Extremely concentrated single stock portfolio with aggressive growth profile and high historical outperformance

Report created on May 4, 2024

Risk profile Info

6/7
Aggressive
Less risk More risk

Diversification profile Info

1/5
Single-Focused
Less diversification More diversification

Positions

This portfolio is as concentrated as it gets: one single stock at 100% weight. There’s no mix of funds, no other companies, and no defensive assets like cash or bonds. That makes the structure very easy to understand but also very binary: the entire outcome depends on how one business performs. This matters because diversification is what usually spreads risk across many drivers. With just one holding, there’s no cushion if that company stumbles, faces regulation, or simply falls out of favor. The big takeaway is that this setup is closer to a focused business bet than a traditional investment portfolio.

Growth Info

Historically, the ride has been spectacular: $1,000 grew to about $10,202, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.2%. CAGR is like your average yearly speed on a long road trip, smoothing out bumps along the way. That’s roughly double the US market and more than double the global market, which is outstanding. Max drawdown was about -38.5%, slightly worse than broad markets around -33%, showing you paid for that outperformance with deeper temporary losses. The data shows huge reward for tolerating big swings, but it’s all backward-looking; there’s no guarantee the next decade looks like the last.

Asset classes Info

  • Stocks
    100%

All of the capital sits in stocks, and within that, in just one stock. There’s no balance from other asset classes like bonds, real estate, or cash that typically soften drawdowns and provide income. Pure equity exposure amplifies both the upside and downside of market moves, and having it all in a single name pushes that even further. Compared with diversified portfolios that mix asset classes, this approach is likely to have sharper swings and more emotional highs and lows. The clear positive is maximum exposure to equity growth; the trade‑off is maximum exposure to equity risk with no built‑in dampener.

Sectors Info

  • Technology
    100%

Sector exposure is 100% in technology, so the entire portfolio’s fate is tied to the tech business cycle and interest rate environment. Tech‑heavy allocations can soar when innovation is rewarded and borrowing costs are low, but they may get hit hard when rates rise or regulation tightens. Broad market benchmarks usually spread across many sectors like healthcare, finance, and consumer areas, reducing reliance on any single theme. Here, there is no such balance. This all‑in tilt means that sector‑specific issues—supply chain changes, competition, or policy shifts—directly dominate portfolio performance, for better or worse, without any offset from more defensive areas.

Regions Info

  • North America
    100%

Geographically, everything is concentrated in North America, specifically one major US company. While that region has led global returns in recent years, it also introduces single‑country risk: policy changes, tax shifts, or regulation can hit harder when all exposure sits in one jurisdiction. Many global benchmarks diversify across multiple regions to buffer country‑specific shocks. Here, there’s no exposure to other economies that might zig when the US zags. The upside is alignment with a very strong and innovative market; the downside is that any US‑centric downturn, legal risk, or currency move affects 100% of the portfolio at once.

Market capitalization Info

  • Mega-cap
    100%

The position is entirely in a mega‑cap stock, one of the world’s largest companies. Mega‑caps tend to be more stable than small companies in terms of business operations, often with strong balance sheets and diversified revenue streams. That said, their size can make future growth harder, because moving the needle from an already huge base gets tougher over time. Broad indexes mix mega‑caps with mid and smaller companies that may grow faster but are bumpier. Here, the portfolio is fully tied to how a single very large firm navigates maturity, competition, and innovation, with no exposure to smaller, potentially higher‑growth names.

Factors Info

Value
Preference for undervalued stocks
Very low
Data availability: 100%
Size
Exposure to smaller companies
Low
Data availability: 100%
Momentum
Exposure to recently outperforming stocks
Neutral
Data availability: 100%
Quality
Preference for financially healthy companies
Very high
Data availability: 100%
Yield
Preference for dividend-paying stocks
Low
Data availability: 100%
Low Volatility
Preference for stable, lower-risk stocks
Low
Data availability: 100%

Factor exposure shows a very low tilt to value and a very high tilt to quality, which is notable. A very low value score means the stock is priced more like a premium brand than a bargain bin item—investors are paying up for perceived strengths. The very high quality tilt suggests strong profitability, solid balance sheet metrics, and consistent earnings, which often support resilience during rough patches. Factor investing views these traits as key drivers of returns over time. The takeaway: this is a classic “high‑quality, growth‑oriented” bet, which may hold up better than lower‑quality peers but can still be hit if sentiment toward expensive stocks turns.

Risk contribution Info

  • Apple Inc
    Weight: 100.00%
    100.0%

Risk contribution—how much each holding drives the portfolio’s ups and downs—is 100% from this single stock, matching its 100% weight. That sounds obvious, but it’s important: in diversified portfolios, risk contribution often looks very different from simple weights. Here, every bit of volatility, every drawdown, and every rally stems from one position. That greatly simplifies analysis but means position sizing is everything. There’s no way to shift risk from one holding to another through rebalancing because there’s nothing else to rebalance into. Any attempt to moderate risk would require introducing additional holdings or keeping some capital in cash.

Dividends Info

  • Apple Inc 0.40%
  • Weighted yield (per year) 0.40%

The dividend yield is modest at about 0.40%, so income is a very small part of the overall return story. Most of the historical performance has come from price appreciation, not cash payouts. For investors who care about regular income—like funding living expenses—a yield this low would normally be supplemented with other income‑oriented assets. On the positive side, a low yield often reflects a company focusing on reinvesting profits into growth, which can support capital gains. The main takeaway: this setup is growth‑driven rather than income‑driven, so it fits best where cash flow needs from the portfolio are minimal.

What next?

Ready to invest in this portfolio?

Select a broker that fits your needs and watch for low fees to maximize your returns.

Create your own report?

Join our community!

The information provided on this platform is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or investment advice. Insightfolio does not provide investment advice, personalized recommendations, or guidance regarding the purchase, holding, or sale of financial assets. The tools and content are intended for educational purposes only and are not tailored to individual circumstances, financial needs, or objectives.

Insightfolio assumes no liability for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Users are solely responsible for verifying the information and making independent decisions based on their own research and careful consideration. Use of the platform should not replace consultation with qualified financial professionals.

Investments involve risks. Users should be aware that the value of investments may fluctuate and that past performance is not an indicator of future results. Investment decisions should be based on personal financial goals, risk tolerance, and independent evaluation of relevant information.

Insightfolio does not endorse or guarantee the suitability of any particular financial product, security, or strategy. Any projections, forecasts, or hypothetical scenarios presented on the platform are for illustrative purposes only and are not guarantees of future outcomes.

By accessing the services, information, or content offered by Insightfolio, users acknowledge and agree to these terms of the disclaimer. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform.

Instrument logos provided by Elbstream.

Help us improve Insightfolio

Your feedback makes a difference! Share your thoughts in our quick survey. Take the survey