Highly concentrated growth portfolio tilted to international and emerging markets with elevated single stock risk
Report created on Mar 23, 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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IE iShares Public Limited Company - iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF
IEMIF 52.49% -
VE Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares
VEU - US9220427754 41.46% -
SL Sellas Life Sciences Group Inc
SLS - US81642T2096 6.05%
The portfolio is built from two broad international equity ETFs plus one small single stock holding. Together, the ETFs make up roughly 94% of the allocation, with the remaining 6% in Sellas Life Sciences, and a tiny slice in cash. This design keeps things structurally simple while still giving exposure to thousands of companies outside the U.S. A structure like this is typical for a growth approach that wants equity-driven returns without a lot of moving parts. The one thing that stands out is the meaningful single stock stake, which introduces extra idiosyncratic risk on top of the diversified ETF core.
Growth
From mid‑2020 to March 2026, the portfolio turned $1,000 into about $1,682, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.14%. CAGR is like your average speed on a long road trip, smoothing out bumps along the way. Compared with the U.S. market and global market CAGRs of 31.90% and 27.36%, returns lagged, mainly because international and emerging stocks have trailed U.S. equities in this period. The max drawdown of −39.26% is much deeper than the benchmarks’ roughly −22% to −25%, showing sharper downside. Only six days generated 90% of returns, underlining how missing a few strong days can seriously hurt long‑term outcomes.
Projection
The Monte Carlo simulation uses past returns and volatility to create 1,000 possible 10‑year futures, like running thousands of “what‑if” market paths. It shows a wide range: at the 5th percentile, outcomes are almost a total loss, while the median points to roughly tripling the money. The very high reported average annualized return and extreme 67th percentile result highlight how sensitive simulations can be to a short, volatile history. It’s important to treat these figures as rough scenarios, not promises. Historical data feeds the engine, but the future won’t match any single path, especially for a growth‑oriented portfolio focused outside the U.S.
Asset classes
- Stocks 47%
- Cash 1%
The portfolio is overwhelmingly in stocks, with about 47% classified directly as equity plus the rest of the ETFs also holding equities, and only about 1% in cash. That makes it clearly equity‑dominated, consistent with a growth‑oriented risk profile. Equities historically offer higher long‑term returns but come with larger swings, especially during market shocks. Compared with a more balanced mix that includes bonds or other stabilizers, this structure will likely experience deeper drawdowns and faster recoveries. This equity‑heavy stance is well aligned with long horizons but can feel uncomfortable in severe downturns, so it suits investors who can tolerate meaningful ups and downs.
Sectors
- Financials 10%
- Health Care 9%
- Technology 7%
- Industrials 7%
- Consumer Discretionary 4%
- Basic Materials 3%
- Consumer Staples 2%
- Telecommunications 2%
- Energy 2%
- Utilities 1%
- Real Estate 1%
Sector exposure is reasonably spread out, with financial services, healthcare, technology, and industrials each taking notable slices, and smaller allocations to consumer areas, basic materials, communication services, energy, utilities, and real estate. Nothing dominates to an extreme degree, which is positive and broadly in line with diversified global patterns outside the U.S. A mix like this means returns depend on a blend of business types rather than a single theme. For instance, financials and industrials can be more cyclical, while healthcare and consumer defensive areas may help during economic slowdowns. This balanced sector mix is a strong indicator of healthy diversification.
Regions
- Europe Developed 15%
- North America 10%
- Japan 6%
- Asia Developed 6%
- Asia Emerging 6%
- Australasia 2%
- Africa/Middle East 1%
- Latin America 1%
Geographically, the portfolio leans heavily outside the U.S., with meaningful exposure to developed Europe, Asia (both developed and emerging), plus smaller slices of Japan, Australasia, Latin America, and Africa/Middle East. North America is only about 10%, far below global‑market norms where the U.S. usually makes up a large share. This creates strong diversification away from the U.S. economy and dollar but also means returns have recently lagged the U.S. market boom. Currency moves and local political or regulatory shifts can have a bigger impact here. For investors seeking non‑U.S. growth and diversification, this global tilt aligns well with that objective.
Market capitalization
- Mega-cap 21%
- Large-cap 13%
- Small-cap 6%
- Mid-cap 5%
By market capitalization, the portfolio tilts toward large and mega‑cap companies, with 21% in mega caps and 13% in big caps, plus smaller slices in medium and small caps. Large companies tend to be more established, with broader revenue streams and better access to capital, which can reduce company‑specific risk compared with very small firms. The inclusion of some small and mid‑caps adds growth potential and diversification, since these can behave differently from giants. Overall, the balance skews toward stability via large caps while still retaining some exposure to the more volatile but potentially higher‑return smaller companies.
True holdings
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23 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 7.57%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares
- iShares Asia 50 ETF
- iShares Public Limited Company - iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF
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SL Sellas Life Sciences Group Inc 6.05%
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07 Tencent Holdings Ltd 2.18%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares
- iShares Asia 50 ETF
- iShares Public Limited Company - iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF
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99 Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 1.56%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares
- iShares Asia 50 ETF
- iShares Public Limited Company - iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF
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SS Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 0.72%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares
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AS ASML Holding N.V. 0.58%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares
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HD HDFC Bank Limited 0.53%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares
- iShares Public Limited Company - iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF
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09 China Construction Bank Corp 0.51%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares
- iShares Asia 50 ETF
- iShares Public Limited Company - iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF
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RE Reliance Industries Limited 0.49%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares
- iShares Public Limited Company - iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF
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23 Delta Electronics Inc 0.46%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares
- iShares Asia 50 ETF
- iShares Public Limited Company - iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF
- Top 10 total 20.65%
Looking through the ETFs, the biggest underlying exposure is Taiwan Semiconductor at a sizeable 7.57% of the portfolio, followed by Tencent, Alibaba, Samsung Electronics, and several large financials and industrials. This means a noticeable chunk of risk is tied to a handful of mega companies, even though they are held via diversified funds. Overlap can create hidden concentration: a stock like TSMC held in multiple funds behaves more like a large single position during market stress. Because the data only covers ETF top‑10 holdings, total overlap is likely higher, so true concentration in these giants is understated by the available numbers.
Factors
Factor exposure shows strong tilts to size, momentum, and low volatility, with weaker exposure to value and quality and moderate yield. Factors are like underlying “traits” that drive performance, such as stocks that have been trending (momentum) or that fluctuate less (low volatility). A portfolio leaning into momentum can do well when trends persist but may suffer when markets abruptly reverse. The size tilt suggests relatively more exposure to smaller companies than a purely mega‑cap index, adding both opportunity and risk. Signal coverage is only about 27.6%, so readings are approximate, but the combination suggests a growthy profile with some built‑in volatility dampening.
Risk contribution
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iShares Public Limited Company - iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF
Weight: 52.49% 42.6% -
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares
Weight: 41.46% 29.5% -
Sellas Life Sciences Group Inc
Weight: 6.05% 27.9%
Risk contribution shows how much each holding adds to overall ups and downs, which can differ a lot from its weight. The core emerging markets ETF is over half the weight but contributes about 43% of risk, while the Vanguard ex‑US ETF is roughly 41% weight and 30% risk. The standout is Sellas Life Sciences at just 6% weight but nearly 28% of total portfolio risk, with a very high risk‑to‑weight ratio. That means this single stock behaves like a major risk driver, similar to a loud instrument dominating an orchestra. Adjusting this position size is a powerful lever for moderating total volatility.
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 portfolio sits on the efficient frontier, meaning that given these holdings, the mix is already using risk efficiently. The Sharpe ratio of 0.96 is the same as the minimum‑variance portfolio, but slightly below the optimal portfolio’s 1.08, which has a bit more risk and higher expected return. The “same‑risk optimized” point in the data looks distorted, likely from modeling quirks, but the key message stands: with just reweighting among current holdings, it may be possible to improve risk‑adjusted returns slightly if desired. Still, being right on the frontier is a strong sign of a well‑tuned allocation.
Dividends
- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares 2.90%
- Weighted yield (per year) 1.20%
The overall dividend yield is about 1.20%, with the major ETF yielding roughly 2.90%. Dividend yield is the annual cash payout as a percentage of price, like interest from stocks. For a growth‑oriented allocation, this level of income is modest but reasonable, and most of the expected return will likely come from price changes rather than dividends. For investors focused on long‑term growth, reinvesting dividends can quietly boost compounding over time. While this portfolio is not built as an income engine, its dividends still add a small, steady contribution that helps offset volatility and supports total return.
Ongoing product costs
- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares 0.07%
- Weighted costs total (per year) 0.03%
Costs look impressively low, with a total expense ratio (TER) around 0.03% and the main Vanguard ETF at 0.07%. TER is the annual fee charged by a fund, like a tiny haircut taken each year from your investment. Keeping fees low is one of the few things investors can reliably control, and tiny differences compound into meaningful sums over decades. This cost profile is very well aligned with best practices for long‑term investing and supports better net performance versus higher‑fee alternatives. It means more of the portfolio’s gross return ends up in your pocket rather than going to fund managers.
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