Global stock portfolio with a strong US tilt and a small technology growth overlay
Report created on Aug 24, 2026Risk profile
5/7
Diversification profile
3/5
Positions
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VO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO - US9229083632 50.00% -
VX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
VXUS - US9219097683 40.00% -
VG Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares
VGT - US92204A7028 10.00%
This portfolio is built entirely from three broad stock ETFs, so it’s a very clean, equity-only setup. Roughly half is in a US large-cap index, about 40% is in a total international stock fund, and the remaining 10% is in a dedicated technology ETF. That structure makes US stocks the anchor, with the international fund widening the global footprint and the tech slice adding a focused growth tilt. Because there are no bonds or cash-like holdings, the portfolio’s ups and downs will closely track global stock markets. Overall, this is a simple, transparent composition that leans on broad market exposure with a modest, intentional tilt toward tech-driven growth.
Growth
From 2016 to 2026, $1,000 in this portfolio grew to about $3,954, which is strong long‑term growth. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8% means it roughly added that percentage per year on average, smoothing out the bumps. It fell about 33.5% in its worst drawdown during early 2020, similar to major equity benchmarks. Over this period, it lagged the US market slightly but outpaced the global market by just over 2 percentage points per year. That pattern fits a structure that is heavily US‑tilted but still diversified overseas. As always, these numbers are backward-looking and don’t guarantee anything about future returns.
Projection
The Monte Carlo simulation projects many possible 15‑year paths using the portfolio’s past behavior as a guide. Think of it as running 1,000 different “what if” market histories, then seeing where $1,000 might end up. The median outcome lands around $2,795, with a fairly wide typical range from about $1,803 to $4,161. There are also occasional very weak or very strong paths, from under $1,000 to well above $7,000. The average simulated annual return of 7.94% is noticeably lower than the historical 14.8%, which is a common result when models build in variability and some poor sequences. These simulations are useful for framing uncertainty, not for predicting a single precise result.
Asset classes
- Stocks 100%
Asset class exposure is straightforward here: 100% stocks. That eliminates the complexity of mixing in bonds or alternatives, but it also means there’s no built-in dampener during market stress. Historically, stocks have offered higher long-term returns than bonds, but with sharper swings. When compared with more mixed portfolios, an all‑equity mix tends to experience larger drawdowns and quicker recoveries. The absence of other asset classes also simplifies what’s driving performance: company earnings, valuations, and global economic conditions. This setup aligns well with a growth-focused risk profile, but it does rely entirely on equity markets behaving reasonably over time, without the stabilizing role that fixed income can sometimes provide in tough periods.
Sectors
- Technology 36%
- Financials 16%
- Industrials 10%
- Consumer Discretionary 8%
- Health Care 7%
- Telecommunications 7%
- Consumer Staples 4%
- Basic Materials 4%
- Energy 4%
- Utilities 2%
- Real Estate 2%
Sector exposure is tilted meaningfully toward technology at 36%, boosted by the dedicated tech ETF on top of the broad market funds. Financials, industrials, and consumer sectors appear with moderate weights, while areas like utilities and real estate are small. Compared with a typical global equity benchmark, this looks more growth‑oriented and slightly more sensitive to tech cycles. Tech-heavy allocations often benefit when innovation-driven companies outperform and interest rates are stable or falling, but they can feel more volatile when rates rise or investors rotate into more defensive areas. The diversification across other sectors is still present, which helps, but technology clearly acts as a key performance driver in this portfolio.
Regions
- North America 63%
- Europe Developed 15%
- Asia Developed 7%
- Japan 6%
- Asia Emerging 5%
- Australasia 2%
- Africa/Middle East 1%
- Latin America 1%
Geographically, about 63% of the portfolio is in North America, with the rest spread across Europe, developed Asia, Japan, and smaller allocations to emerging regions. That US‑led mix is fairly typical of many global portfolios and not far off from the overall market value weights. Having meaningful exposure to developed markets outside North America, plus a modest slice in emerging regions, broadens the opportunity set beyond one economy and one currency. This geographic spread can help when different regions go through their own cycles, as leadership often rotates over years. The allocation is well-balanced and aligns closely with global standards, which supports diversification while still letting US markets be the main engine.
Market capitalization
- Mega-cap 47%
- Large-cap 32%
- Mid-cap 17%
- Small-cap 3%
Market capitalization exposure is dominated by mega‑cap and large‑cap companies, together around 79% of the portfolio. Mid‑caps add another 17%, and small‑caps are a small 3% slice. Larger companies tend to be more established, with broader business lines and deeper liquidity, which often leads to somewhat steadier behavior than smaller, more volatile stocks. The smaller weight in mid and small caps means less exposure to the potentially higher growth, but bumpier, part of the market. This cap profile is quite close to broad market indices, which are also top‑heavy in the largest global firms. As a result, portfolio risk and return are disproportionately influenced by a relatively small group of huge companies.
True holdings
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NV NVIDIA Corporation 5.47%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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AA Apple Inc. 4.92%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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MS Microsoft Corporation 3.25%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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AM Amazon.com Inc 1.81%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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AV Broadcom Inc 1.81%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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23 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 1.69%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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GO Alphabet Inc Class A 1.63%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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MU Micron Technology Inc 1.39%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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GO Alphabet Inc Class C 1.30%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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ME Meta Platforms Inc. 0.96%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
- Top 10 total 24.21%
Looking through the ETFs’ top holdings, a handful of big names stand out: Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Broadcom, TSMC, Alphabet, Micron, and Meta together take up a noticeable chunk of the visible slice. Some of these appear in more than one ETF, creating overlap that effectively increases exposure beyond what any single fund weight might suggest. For example, large tech and communication names are shared by the S&P 500 and the tech ETF. Because only top‑10 ETF holdings are used, this overlap is likely understated, but it still signals that a relatively small group of mega‑cap growth companies drives a significant share of the portfolio’s behavior.
Factors
Factor exposures here are very close to neutral across the board: value, size, momentum, quality, yield, and low volatility all sit near the 50% “market-like” level. Factor investing looks at characteristics like how cheap, stable, or fast‑rising a stock is, and uses those as building blocks to explain performance. In this portfolio, there are no pronounced tilts toward or away from any of these traits. That means its return pattern should broadly resemble the wider equity market rather than leaning heavily into specific styles, such as deep value or high momentum. This kind of balance can be helpful if someone wants broad market behavior without adding another layer of style bets on top.
Risk contribution
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
Weight: 50.00% 50.4% -
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
Weight: 40.00% 36.5% -
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares
Weight: 10.00% 13.1%
Risk contribution shows how much each ETF drives the portfolio’s overall volatility, which can differ from its percentage weight. Here, the US S&P 500 fund is 50% of the portfolio and contributes about 50% of the risk, so its impact is right in line with size. The international fund is 40% by weight but only around 36.5% of risk, suggesting it slightly smooths things out. The tech ETF is 10% by weight yet contributes about 13% of total risk, indicating that this smaller position punches above its weight in driving ups and downs. That pattern is common for more concentrated or growth‑oriented slices, which can amplify the overall risk profile even from a modest allocation.
Risk vs. return
This chart shows the Efficient Frontier, calculated using your current assets with different allocation combinations. It highlights the best balance between risk and return based on historical data. "Efficient" portfolios maximize returns for a given risk or minimize risk for a given return. Portfolios below the curve are less efficient. This is informational and not a recommendation to buy or sell any assets.
Click on the colored dots to explore allocations.
The efficient frontier chart compares the current mix with the best possible combinations of these same three ETFs. The current portfolio sits on or very near that frontier, with a Sharpe ratio of 0.61, meaning its risk‑adjusted return is already quite efficient for its risk level. The “optimal” portfolio has a higher Sharpe of 0.96 but does so by taking on more volatility, while the minimum variance option trims risk slightly with a somewhat lower return. Because the present allocation lies right on the efficient frontier, the trade‑off between risk and return is already well‑tuned using these holdings, which is a strong structural alignment rather than an obvious source of drag.
Dividends
- Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares 0.40%
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 1.00%
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 2.50%
- Weighted yield (per year) 1.54%
The overall dividend yield is about 1.54%, blending a relatively high yield from the international fund with lower yields from the US and tech funds. Dividends are the regular cash payments companies make from profits, and over long periods they can be a meaningful part of total return. In this portfolio, they play a secondary role compared with price growth, which fits the growth‑heavy equity composition and sizable tech exposure. A moderate yield like this suggests that many holdings reinvest more earnings back into their businesses rather than paying them out. That can support long‑term growth, while still giving a small but steady income component alongside capital appreciation.
Ongoing product costs
- Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares 0.10%
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 0.03%
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 0.05%
- Weighted costs total (per year) 0.04%
Costs are a real strength here. The total expense ratio (TER) across the three ETFs averages just 0.04%, which is extremely low by industry standards. TER is the annual fee charged by the funds, taken out of returns behind the scenes. Keeping this number small means more of the portfolio’s performance stays in your pocket each year, and the difference really compounds over long periods. The use of broad, low‑cost index funds keeps costs impressively low, supporting better long-term performance. This cost profile is very well aligned with best practices for passive investing and is one of the most clearly positive features of the portfolio’s overall design.
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