Concentrated equity approach with strong United States tilt and efficient but growth sensitive return profile
Report created on Mar 24, 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.
Positions
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VO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO - US9229083632 80.00% -
VX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
VXUS - US9219097683 20.00%
The structure is very simple: about 99% in global stocks through two broad ETFs and roughly 1% in cash. Around 80% goes to a large domestic index and 20% to international stocks, giving straightforward, transparent exposure. This kind of “core plus” setup is powerful because it avoids unnecessary complexity while still covering most of the investable global market. Simpler portfolios are easier to monitor and stick with during volatility. The main trade-off is that return and risk are almost entirely dictated by global equity markets. Anyone using a mix like this is essentially choosing to ride the stock market cycle rather than trying to smooth it with bonds or other defensive assets.
Growth
From 2016 to early 2026, a hypothetical $1,000 grew to about $3,524, implying a 14.18% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR is the “average speed” of growth per year, smoothing out ups and downs over time. That result is slightly behind the US market benchmark but comfortably ahead of the global market index. The maximum drawdown, around -34%, is similar to both benchmarks, reflecting full equity risk during major selloffs. Only 33 days made up 90% of total returns, underscoring how a handful of strong days drive long-term outcomes. Staying invested and avoiding panic selling on bad days has clearly been crucial to capturing this attractive historical growth.
Projection
The Monte Carlo simulation uses historical returns and volatility to generate 1,000 possible future paths for the portfolio over 10 years. Think of it as running thousands of “what if” market scenarios, then summarizing the range of potential outcomes. The median scenario shows a cumulative gain of around 411%, while the pessimistic 5th percentile still shows a positive 55% over a decade. The average simulated annual return is about 13.28%, with 987 of 1,000 paths ending positive. These numbers are encouraging but not guarantees; markets evolve and future shocks may differ from the past. The main takeaway is that a long horizon meaningfully improves the odds of strong outcomes for a stock-heavy mix.
Asset classes
- Stocks 99%
- Cash 1%
Asset allocation is almost pure equity: 99% stocks and about 1% cash, with no bonds or alternatives. Equities are the primary engine of long-term growth but also the main driver of short-term volatility and drawdowns. Compared with a more traditional “balanced” mix that includes bonds, this setup leans clearly toward growth rather than capital preservation. It aligns best with investors who can handle sizable swings in value without needing to sell. For those wanting smoother ride-through market cycles, gradually adding diversifying asset classes like high-quality bonds or other defensive holdings could reduce volatility and drawdown depth, albeit at the cost of somewhat lower expected returns over time.
Sectors
- Technology 30%
- Financials 14%
- Industrials 10%
- Consumer Discretionary 10%
- Telecommunications 10%
- Health Care 9%
- Consumer Staples 5%
- Energy 4%
- Basic Materials 3%
- Utilities 3%
- Real Estate 2%
Sector exposure is broad but tilted: roughly 30% in technology, followed by financials, industrials, consumer cyclicals, communication services, and healthcare as major slices. Defensive areas like consumer staples, utilities, and real estate are present but smaller. This pattern closely mirrors major global equity benchmarks, which is a strong sign of modern, benchmark-like diversification. The tech and communication tilt has been a tailwind in a growth-driven decade but can be more sensitive when interest rates rise or sentiment shifts away from high-growth names. Understanding this helps set expectations: the portfolio may outperform in innovation-driven rallies but can feel more volatile when growth stocks fall out of favor.
Regions
- North America 81%
- Europe Developed 8%
- Japan 3%
- Asia Developed 3%
- Asia Emerging 3%
- Australasia 1%
- Africa/Middle East 1%
Geographically, around 81% sits in North America, with the rest spread across developed Europe, Japan, other developed Asia, emerging Asia, Australasia, and Africa/Middle East. This is very similar to global market-cap weights, where North America naturally dominates. That alignment is beneficial because it tracks how global investors collectively allocate capital, avoiding big, uncompensated regional bets. The relatively small but present emerging and non-US developed market stakes provide some diversification without overwhelming the US tilt. The main implication is that results will be most sensitive to US economic and policy conditions, with international markets playing a supporting but secondary role in driving returns.
Market capitalization
- Mega-cap 46%
- Large-cap 34%
- Mid-cap 18%
- Small-cap 1%
By market capitalization, the portfolio is heavily tilted toward the largest companies: about 46% in mega caps, 34% in big caps, 18% in mid caps, and only 1% in small caps. This pattern is typical for cap-weighted index funds, which naturally allocate more to bigger firms. Large companies often provide more stability and liquidity but may offer less explosive growth than very small, riskier companies. A mega-cap tilt can help smooth idiosyncratic risk from any single small company, at the cost of less exposure to the “small size” factor. For most long-term investors, this market-cap structure is a reasonable and efficient default choice.
True holdings
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NV NVIDIA Corporation 5.86%
Part of fund(s):- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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AA Apple Inc 5.31%
Part of fund(s):- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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MS Microsoft Corporation 3.97%
Part of fund(s):- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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AM Amazon.com Inc 2.78%
Part of fund(s):- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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GO Alphabet Inc Class A 2.46%
Part of fund(s):- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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AV Broadcom Inc 2.06%
Part of fund(s):- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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GO Alphabet Inc Class C 1.97%
Part of fund(s):- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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ME Meta Platforms Inc. 1.92%
Part of fund(s):- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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TS Tesla Inc 1.54%
Part of fund(s):- LS 1x Tesla Tracker ETP Securities GBP
- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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BR Berkshire Hathaway Inc 1.26%
Part of fund(s):- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
- Top 10 total 29.11%
Looking through the ETFs, the top underlying holdings are the big global names: NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Broadcom, Meta, Tesla, and Berkshire Hathaway. These giants appear via the broad funds, creating a meaningful “hidden” tilt toward a small group of mega-cap growth and tech-related companies. Because only top-10 ETF holdings are captured, actual overlap is likely a bit higher than reported. This concentration has boosted returns in recent years but also ties portfolio behavior closely to the fortunes of a few dominant firms. Being aware of this dynamic helps set expectations: sharp swings in these stocks will be very visible in overall portfolio performance.
Factors
Factor exposure shows strong tilts toward low volatility and momentum. Factors are like underlying “personality traits” of stocks—such as cheapness, quality, or recent outperformance—that research links to long-term return patterns. A high low-volatility exposure suggests a tilt to stocks that historically move less than the market, which can help somewhat in drawdowns. The momentum tilt means meaningful exposure to stocks that have done well recently, which often boosts returns in trending markets but can hurt when trends sharply reverse. Average signal coverage is limited, so factor measurement is imperfect, but the combination of low volatility and momentum can be attractive for investors seeking growth with a slightly smoother ride than a pure high-beta growth tilt.
Risk contribution
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
Weight: 80.00% 82.3% -
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
Weight: 20.00% 17.7%
Risk contribution highlights how much each holding drives the portfolio’s overall ups and downs. While weight shows how much money is in each asset, risk contribution shows which pieces are really “steering the ship.” The S&P 500 ETF is 80% of the allocation but contributes about 82% of total risk, a near 1:1 pattern that looks well aligned. The international ETF is 20% and contributes about 18% of risk, slightly less than its weight due to diversification benefits. This evenness is positive: there are no hidden small slices causing outsized volatility. Periodic rebalancing can help keep these risk shares roughly in line with intended allocations over time.
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.
On the risk–return chart, the current mix sits on the efficient frontier, meaning that given these two holdings, the weights are already used very effectively. The Sharpe ratio, which measures return per unit of risk, is solid at 0.69, though not at the absolute maximum possible with these ETFs. The optimal point on the frontier has a higher Sharpe ratio of 0.78 with slightly higher expected return and slightly higher risk. The minimum-variance portfolio would reduce volatility somewhat but also cut expected returns. Since the current allocation is efficient, any changes would be about fine-tuning preferences for slightly more return versus slightly less volatility, not fixing a fundamental inefficiency.
Dividends
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 1.20%
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 3.00%
- Weighted yield (per year) 1.56%
The overall dividend yield is about 1.56%, combining roughly 1.20% from the domestic ETF and 3.00% from the international ETF. Dividends are cash payments companies distribute from profits, and over long periods they can be a significant part of total return. Here, the yield is relatively modest, reflecting the growth-oriented composition dominated by large US companies and international large caps. For investors focused mainly on long-term wealth building rather than current income, this is perfectly sensible and aligns with many modern equity portfolios. Those seeking higher regular cash flow would typically need either a higher equity yield tilt or the addition of dedicated income-oriented assets.
Ongoing product costs
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 0.03%
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 0.05%
- Weighted costs total (per year) 0.03%
Costs are impressively low, with a total expense ratio around 0.03%. TER, or total expense ratio, represents the annual fee charged by the funds to cover management and operating costs. Paying 0.03% means just $0.30 per year on every $1,000 invested, which is extremely efficient. Low costs matter because every dollar not spent on fees stays invested and compounds over decades. This fee level is firmly in best-practice territory and strongly supports long-term performance. There is very little to cut further here; the focus can stay on asset allocation, discipline, and tax efficiency rather than fee reductions.
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