High conviction US equity portfolio with strong large cap tilt and concentrated stock bets
Report created on Mar 30, 2026Risk profile
- Secure Speculative
The risk profile, derived from past market volatility, reflects the level of risk the portfolio is exposed to. This assessment helps align your investments with your financial goals and comfort with market fluctuations.
Diversification profile
- Focused Diversified
The diversification assessment evaluates the spread of investments across asset classes, regions, and sectors. This ensures a balanced mix, reducing risk and maximizing returns by not concentrating in any single area.
What type of investor this portfolio is suitable for
Balanced Investors
An equity-heavy, concentrated US portfolio like this is best suited to an investor with a long horizon and moderate-to-high risk tolerance. The ideal profile is someone focused on capital growth rather than income, comfortable weathering -25% to -30% drawdowns without panicking. Goals might include building wealth for retirement, funding long-term education, or growing a nest egg over 10+ years, rather than meeting near-term spending needs. Patience and emotional discipline are important, because returns will be closely tied to the fortunes of a few mega-cap growth names and the US market overall. This setup fits someone who can think in decades, not months.
Positions
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VO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO - US9229083632 84.57% -
AM Amazon.com Inc
AMZN - US0231351067 10.54% -
GO Alphabet Inc Class C
GOOG - US02079K1079 4.12% -
QQ Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
QQQM - US46138G6492 0.66% -
LC Lucid Group Inc
LCID - US5494982029 0.11%
The portfolio is almost entirely anchored in one broad US equity ETF, with two large single-stock positions and a small tilt to a growth-heavy index ETF. This means most risk and return come from a handful of well-known US companies, rather than a wide mix of assets. Structurally, it is a pure equity, buy-and-hold setup with no bonds or cash buffer. That keeps things simple and very growth-oriented. The key takeaway is that outcomes will be driven by US stock market performance and especially by a few big growth names, so this setup fits someone comfortable riding stock market ups and downs for long-term growth.
Growth
Historically, a $1,000 investment grew to $1,939, giving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.95%. CAGR is like average speed on a road trip: it smooths the ride to show how fast you grew overall. Performance basically kept pace with the US market (just 0.16% per year behind) and clearly beat the global market by 1.78% per year. The worst drawdown was about -26%, which is meaningful but in line with broad equities. This shows the portfolio captured strong equity returns without being more volatile than typical stock benchmarks, though future results can differ from the past.
Asset classes
- Stocks 100%
All assets are in stocks, with zero allocation to bonds, cash, or alternatives. This pure-equity stance greatly simplifies the portfolio but removes the stabilizing role safer assets can play during market stress. In many blended benchmarks, bonds or defensive assets might make up 20–40% for a “balanced” profile, which tends to reduce drawdowns. Here, equity risk is fully unbuffered, so short-term losses can be sharp even if long-term returns are attractive. The upside is strong growth potential; the trade-off is comfort with swings. For anyone wanting smoother ride or near-term spending needs, adding other asset classes is usually how that’s addressed.
Sectors
- Technology 28%
- Consumer Discretionary 19%
- Telecommunications 13%
- Financials 10%
- Health Care 8%
- Industrials 7%
- Consumer Staples 5%
- Energy 3%
- Utilities 2%
- Real Estate 2%
- Basic Materials 2%
Sector exposure is broad across the economy but tilted toward growth-oriented areas. Technology and consumer discretionary together account for nearly half the portfolio, with sizable additional exposure to communication-related names. This pattern is very similar to major US indices, which is a strong indicator of healthy sector diversification while still leaning into growth engines of the modern economy. The flip side is that rate hikes or tech-specific downturns can hit this mix harder than more defensive sector allocations. The good news is that weights in other areas like financials, health care, and industrials help create a more balanced earnings base over cycles.
Regions
- North America 99%
Geographically, the portfolio is almost entirely tied to North America, with roughly 99% exposure. That means performance is closely linked to the US market’s economic and policy environment, rather than a broad mix of global regions. Many global benchmarks have a lower US share, often around 60%, so this is a clear home-country tilt. While US companies include many global multinationals, their stock prices are still driven mainly by US market sentiment. The upside: strong participation in one of the world’s most dynamic markets. The trade-off: less diversification if the US underperforms other regions for a multi-year stretch.
Market capitalization
- Mega-cap 54%
- Large-cap 30%
- Mid-cap 15%
- Small-cap 1%
Market cap exposure is heavily skewed toward mega and large caps, with only a sliver in smaller companies. About 84% sits in the biggest firms, which tend to be more stable, widely followed, and closely tied to major indices. This aligns well with broad market benchmarks and is a positive sign for diversification within the large-cap universe. However, it means there is little participation in potential small-cap growth or value rebounds, which sometimes lead in certain cycles. Large caps also tend to move together during big macro events. Overall, the size profile is conservative within equities, favoring established giants over higher-risk small names.
True holdings
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Part of fund(s):
- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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NV NVIDIA Corporation 6.25%
Part of fund(s):- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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Part of fund(s):
- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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AA Apple Inc 5.66%
Part of fund(s):- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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MS Microsoft Corporation 4.23%
Part of fund(s):- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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GO Alphabet Inc Class A 2.63%
Part of fund(s):- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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AV Broadcom Inc 2.19%
Part of fund(s):- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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ME Meta Platforms Inc. 2.05%
Part of fund(s):- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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TS Tesla Inc 1.65%
Part of fund(s):- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- LS 1x Tesla Tracker ETP Securities GBP
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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BR Berkshire Hathaway Inc 1.33%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
- Top 10 total 45.72%
Looking through the ETFs, the biggest hidden overlap is in Amazon and Alphabet, where direct holdings stack on top of index exposure. Amazon ends up around 13.5% and Alphabet (both share classes combined) above 8%, which is quite concentrated in two companies. Other mega-caps like NVIDIA, Apple, and Microsoft also appear via the ETFs, creating a cluster of exposure to a small group of giant tech-adjacent firms. Overlap data is incomplete because it only uses ETF top-10s, so true concentration is probably a bit higher. The main takeaway: this is not just “the market”; it leans heavily into a few dominant growth companies.
Factors
Across common investment factors—value, size, momentum, quality, yield, and low volatility—the portfolio is essentially market-like. All readings sit in the neutral band, with only a mild lean away from smaller stocks and toward large companies. Factor exposure describes the “personality” of a portfolio; here, that personality is close to the overall market rather than strongly value, high-yield, or low-volatility. This balanced factor profile is helpful because it avoids over-reliance on any one style that can go in and out of favor. It also means most differences versus the market come from security selection and concentration, not systematic factor bets.
Risk contribution
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
Weight: 84.57% 77.4% -
Amazon.com Inc
Weight: 10.54% 16.5% -
Alphabet Inc Class C
Weight: 4.12% 5.2% -
Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
Weight: 0.66% 0.8% -
Lucid Group Inc
Weight: 0.11% 0.2%
Risk contribution shows how much each holding drives the portfolio’s overall ups and downs, which can differ from its weight. The main ETF is about 85% of the portfolio but contributes around 77% of risk, so it’s actually a bit less “spicy” than the total package. Amazon is only about 11% by weight yet adds over 16% of total risk, and Alphabet also contributes more risk than its size suggests. Lucid, though tiny, still adds slightly outsized volatility. With the top three positions driving roughly 99% of risk, any change to those weights would meaningfully change how bumpy the portfolio feels.
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.
Sharpe ratios in this chart use the active CMA risk-free rate of 2.00% annualized.
Click on the colored dots to explore allocations.
On the risk–return chart, the current portfolio sits below the efficient frontier, with a Sharpe ratio of 0.66. The efficient frontier represents the best possible return for each risk level using the existing holdings in different weights. Here, a reweighted mix of the same assets could achieve either a higher Sharpe of about 0.9 at more risk, or similar returns with slightly lower volatility. That means the current setup is not fully efficient: for the same 18% risk, expected return could be roughly 2.6 percentage points higher, or risk could drop without sacrificing much return. Fine-tuning weights—especially around the concentrated stocks—could meaningfully improve the trade-off.
Dividends
- Alphabet Inc Class C 0.30%
- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF 0.50%
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 0.90%
- Weighted yield (per year) 0.78%
The overall dividend yield is modest, at about 0.78%, which is lower than many broad equity income strategies. Most of the engine here is capital growth rather than cash payouts. For long-term compounders, reinvested dividends can still quietly add to returns over time, especially from the main ETF. But this setup is not designed to generate meaningful current income for spending. Instead, it targets appreciation, with any dividends acting as a small bonus. That can be ideal for accumulators focused on growing wealth, while retirees or income-focused investors might want higher-yielding components elsewhere to support regular withdrawals.
Ongoing product costs
- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF 0.15%
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 0.03%
- Weighted costs total (per year) 0.03%
Costs are impressively low, with the main ETF charging around 0.03% and the smaller growth ETF at 0.15%. The combined total expense ratio rounds to about 0.03%, which is far below average for actively managed funds. Low fees matter because they are one of the few things investors can control; every 0.1% saved annually can compound into a meaningful amount over decades. Holding individual stocks directly also eliminates fund-layer fees on those portions. Overall, the cost structure here is a real strength and strongly supports better long-term performance relative to higher-fee approaches with similar exposures.
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