Growth focused US heavy equity portfolio with strong large cap tilt and moderate diversification
Report created on Sep 29, 2026Risk profile
4/7
Diversification profile
3/5
Positions
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VO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO - US9229083632 50.00% -
QQ Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
QQQM - US46138G6492 30.00% -
SC Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
SCHD - US8085247976 10.00% -
VX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
VXUS - US9219097683 10.00%
This portfolio is a simple four‑ETF, 100% stock mix, with a clear tilt toward US large growth companies. Half sits in a broad US index, 30% in a concentrated growth index, 10% in US dividend payers, and 10% in international stocks. Structurally, that means most of the engine is US growth, with a smaller stabilizing role from dividends and global exposure. A concentrated core like this is easy to manage and understand because each ETF has a distinct role. The trade‑off is that all holdings are equities, so ups and downs are driven entirely by stock markets rather than bonds or cash, which can matter when markets get choppy.
Growth
From late 2020 to late 2026, $1,000 in this mix grew to about $2,359, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.55%. CAGR is the “average yearly speed” of growth, smoothing out the bumps. That result slightly lagged a broad US market index but beat the global market by a decent margin. The worst peak‑to‑trough drop was about −27%, taking 10 months to fall and 14 months to recover. This shows that while returns have been strong, the ride hasn’t been smooth. The fact that 90% of gains came from just 29 days underlines how missing short bursts of strong performance can dramatically change long‑term outcomes.
Projection
The Monte Carlo projection looks at many possible futures by reshuffling past returns in 1,000 simulated paths. It’s like running the next 15 years thousands of times to see a range of outcomes rather than a single guess. The median outcome grows $1,000 to about $2,758, or roughly 8.19% per year, with a wide “likely” band from around $1,792 to $4,242. There’s also a small but real chance of ending near flat after 15 years. This highlights that even for a strong historical performer, future results can vary a lot, and long‑term stock investing always carries uncertainty.
Asset classes
- Stocks 100%
All of this portfolio is in stocks, with 0% in bonds, cash, or alternatives. That’s a clear choice toward growth potential over smoother short‑term behavior. Asset classes behave differently in crises: stocks can fall sharply, while bonds and cash often move less or even offset some declines. Because this mix is entirely equity, there’s no built‑in buffer from other asset types. The benefit is full participation in equity markets when they rise, without a drag from lower‑return assets. The cost is accepting that portfolio value can swing notably when global stock markets go through volatile or negative periods.
Sectors
- Technology 41%
- Telecommunications 10%
- Financials 9%
- Consumer Discretionary 9%
- Health Care 8%
- Industrials 8%
- Consumer Staples 6%
- Energy 4%
- Basic Materials 2%
- Utilities 2%
- Real Estate 1%
Sector‑wise, technology‑related areas dominate at about 41%, with the rest spread across communication services, financials, consumer areas, health care, and smaller slices in energy, materials, utilities, and real estate. This tech emphasis is typical of modern US‑heavy equity portfolios and close to major growth benchmarks, which rely heavily on large tech names. A tech‑tilted portfolio tends to benefit when innovation and digital businesses lead markets, but it can react more sharply to interest rate changes or shifts in sentiment about high‑growth companies. The presence of more defensive sectors like consumer staples and utilities is relatively modest, so sector balance leans clearly toward growth drivers.
Regions
- North America 90%
- Europe Developed 4%
- Asia Developed 2%
- Japan 2%
- Asia Emerging 1%
Geographically, around 90% is in North America, with only about 10% spread across developed Europe, Japan, other developed Asia, and emerging Asia. This is more US‑focused than the global equity market, where the US is large but not this dominant. A strong home‑country tilt can feel intuitive and has worked well in recent years, but it also ties the portfolio closely to the US economy, policy, and currency. The smaller international slice does add some diversification from different economic cycles and currencies, though its impact is limited by size. Overall, geographic risk is concentrated, with global diversification playing a supporting rather than central role.
Market capitalization
- Mega-cap 44%
- Large-cap 37%
- Mid-cap 17%
- Small-cap 1%
By market cap, roughly 44% is in mega‑caps and 37% in large‑caps, leaving under a fifth in mid‑caps and only 1% in small‑caps. This mirrors the structure of the big US indices, where the largest companies dominate. Large and mega‑cap stocks tend to have more diversified businesses and stronger balance sheets, often making them more resilient than smaller firms in downturns. The flip side is less exposure to the sometimes higher growth — and higher volatility — of small and mid‑caps. So the portfolio’s risk and return are closely tied to how the biggest global companies perform, with smaller companies playing only a minor role.
True holdings
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NV NVIDIA Corporation 6.49%
Part of fund(s):- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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AA Apple Inc. 5.74%
Part of fund(s):- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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MS Microsoft Corporation 4.52%
Part of fund(s):- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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AM Amazon.com Inc 3.14%
Part of fund(s):- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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GO Alphabet Inc Class A 2.41%
Part of fund(s):- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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MU Micron Technology Inc 2.34%
Part of fund(s):- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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GO Alphabet Inc Class C 2.05%
Part of fund(s):- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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ME Meta Platforms Inc. 2.00%
Part of fund(s):- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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TS Tesla Inc 1.68%
Part of fund(s):- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
- LS 1x Tesla Tracker ETP Securities GBP
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
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AV Broadcom Inc 1.33%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
- Top 10 total 31.70%
Looking through ETF top holdings, a handful of companies show up repeatedly. NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet (both share classes), Meta, Tesla, and Broadcom together account for a meaningful chunk of total exposure, even though none is held directly. Because several ETFs hold the same giants, overlap creates hidden concentration: when those names move, they can move several funds at once. Coverage here is only about 38% of the portfolio because we’re only looking at ETF top 10 positions, so overlap outside the top 10 isn’t fully captured. Still, the pattern is clear: the portfolio leans heavily on a small group of dominant global tech and tech‑adjacent companies.
Factors
On factor exposures, everything sits in the neutral band for value, size, momentum, quality, yield, and low volatility. Factors are like investing “styles” — such as cheap versus expensive (value) or stable versus jumpy (low volatility) — that research links to long‑term return patterns. A neutral reading means the portfolio behaves a lot like the broad market on these dimensions instead of strongly favoring one style. That’s consistent with a mix of large index ETFs rather than specialized factor funds. The implication is that day‑to‑day behavior is mainly driven by overall market direction and sector mix, rather than by any big style tilts.
Risk contribution
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
Weight: 50.00% 48.0% -
Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
Weight: 30.00% 37.9% -
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
Weight: 10.00% 7.9% -
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
Weight: 10.00% 6.3%
Risk contribution shows how much each holding drives overall ups and downs, which can differ from its weight. Here, the 50% S&P 500 ETF contributes about 48% of risk, so it’s roughly in line. The NASDAQ 100 ETF is 30% of the portfolio but about 38% of total risk, reflecting its higher volatility; its risk/weight ratio above 1 confirms this. The international and dividend ETFs contribute less risk than their weights. All together, the top three holdings generate nearly 94% of portfolio risk. That means portfolio behavior is dominated by the broad and growth‑heavy US pieces, while the smaller slices mainly fine‑tune rather than fundamentally change risk.
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 portfolio sits on or very close to the efficient frontier. The efficient frontier is the curve showing the best possible return for each risk level using only these four holdings with different weightings. The current Sharpe ratio — a measure of return per unit of risk — is 0.71, while the maximum Sharpe portfolio from these same ETFs reaches 0.93 at slightly lower risk. There’s also a minimum‑risk mix with even less volatility and a still‑solid Sharpe of 0.86. Being near the frontier means the current allocation is already making good use of its ingredients for the amount of risk it takes.
Dividends
- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF 0.40%
- Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF 3.20%
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 1.00%
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 2.30%
- Weighted yield (per year) 1.17%
The overall dividend yield is about 1.17%, with a notable contrast between holdings. The dedicated US dividend ETF yields about 3.2%, while the NASDAQ 100 ETF yields just 0.4%, reflecting its growth focus. Dividends are cash payouts from companies and can form an important part of total return over time, especially when reinvested. In this portfolio, income plays a secondary role: most of the expected return comes from price changes rather than steady cash flow. The international ETF’s higher yield around 2.3% adds a bit of income diversification, but the combined profile still leans clearly toward growth over current yield.
Ongoing product costs
- Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF 0.15%
- Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF 0.06%
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 0.03%
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 0.05%
- Weighted costs total (per year) 0.07%
Total ongoing costs are very low at about 0.07% per year (often called TER or expense ratio). TER is the annual fee charged by funds, taken directly from returns. Here, the individual ETFs range from 0.03% to 0.15%, which is well below many actively managed funds and in line with low‑cost index products. Small differences in fees can compound significantly over decades, so keeping costs this low is a real structural strength. It means more of the portfolio’s market performance stays in the portfolio instead of being paid out in expenses, supporting better long‑term compounding without needing any extra effort.
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