Quality tilted global equity core with focused tech bets and satellite gold and bitcoin positions
Report created on Mar 29, 2026Risk profile
4/7
Diversification profile
4/5
Positions
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VW Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulation
VWCE - IE00BK5BQT80 80.00% -
4G Xetra-Gold
4GLD - DE000A0S9GB0 5.00% -
MS Microsoft Corporation
MSF - US5949181045 5.00% -
NV NVIDIA Corporation
NVD - US67066G1040 5.00% -
IB iShares Bitcoin ETP
IB1T - XS2940466316 5.00%
The structure is dominated by a single global equity ETF at 80%, with three 5% satellite positions in gold, bitcoin, and two large tech stocks. This creates a clear “core and satellites” setup: one diversified foundation plus a few targeted tilts. That pattern is useful because it keeps most of the money in a broad basket while allowing some higher‑conviction ideas around the edges. With only around one year of data, it’s hard to conclude how this mix behaves in different market cycles, but the layout looks intentional and easy to understand. A general takeaway is that any future tweaks will likely be about fine‑tuning satellite sizes rather than rebuilding the whole structure.
Growth
Over the limited one‑year window, €1,000 grew to about €1,075, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.35%. CAGR is the “average speed” of growth per year, smoothing out bumps. The portfolio slightly beat the US market but trailed the global market by a small margin, while experiencing a max drawdown of about -14.8%, similar to both benchmarks. Max drawdown measures the worst peak‑to‑trough fall, which helps gauge pain during rough patches. With only a year of history, these figures mostly show how the mix handled one specific environment rather than revealing long‑term patterns. The reasonable return with benchmark‑like drawdowns is broadly reassuring but too early to treat as a stable trend.
Asset classes
- Stocks 90%
- No data 5%
- Crypto 5%
Asset‑class exposure is dominated by equities at 90%, with 5% in crypto and 5% in a “no data” category that corresponds to the gold position. Equities are the main growth engine, typically offering higher expected returns but also sharper swings than cash or bonds. Crypto introduces an additional high‑volatility layer, while gold often behaves differently from stocks and can sometimes cushion equity stress. With no bonds present, the portfolio leans firmly toward growth rather than capital stability. For a balanced‑risk profile, the heavy equity focus is on the punchier side. Given the limited history, it’s worth acknowledging that this mix may feel much more volatile in a deep equity downturn than it has so far.
Sectors
- Technology 31%
- Financials 13%
- Industrials 9%
- Consumer Discretionary 8%
- Health Care 7%
- Telecommunications 7%
- Consumer Staples 4%
- Basic Materials 3%
- Energy 3%
- Utilities 2%
- Real Estate 2%
This breakdown covers the equity portion of your portfolio only.
Sector exposure is clearly tilted toward technology at 31%, with financials, industrials, and consumer areas making up much of the rest. This tech‑heavy stance can be powerful during periods of innovation and growth optimism, but it often reacts sharply to interest‑rate moves and changes in sentiment about future earnings. Other sectors such as health care, telecom, and staples provide some balance, yet the overall pattern still leans toward growth‑oriented, economically sensitive businesses. When central banks are hiking rates or markets rotate toward more defensive companies, a tech‑tilted portfolio can lag or feel bumpier. Over only a year of data, that dynamic hasn’t fully played out, so it’s wise to be mentally prepared for both strong surges and sharp setbacks in this mix.
Regions
- North America 60%
- Europe Developed 12%
- Japan 5%
- Asia Developed 5%
- Asia Emerging 4%
- Australasia 1%
- Africa/Middle East 1%
- Latin America 1%
This breakdown covers the equity portion of your portfolio only.
Geographically, the portfolio is anchored in North America at 60%, with additional exposure across developed Europe and parts of Asia plus smaller slices in other regions. This aligns fairly closely with global equity benchmarks where US and North American markets dominate, which is a positive sign for diversification and familiarity of holdings. The modest allocations to emerging and smaller regions mean the portfolio is less exposed to local shocks in any single non‑US market. At the same time, it relies heavily on North American economic conditions and policy choices. With only a short observation window, it’s important to remember that regional leadership can rotate, so staying close to global weights is generally a solid way to avoid heavy geographic bets unintentionally.
Market capitalization
- Mega-cap 49%
- Large-cap 27%
- Mid-cap 13%
This breakdown covers the equity portion of your portfolio only.
Market‑cap exposure is heavily skewed toward mega‑ and large‑cap companies, together covering over three‑quarters of the equity allocation, with a moderate mid‑cap slice and little to no small‑cap exposure. Larger companies tend to be more established, widely researched, and often less volatile than smaller peers, though they can still swing significantly. This pattern usually means smoother rides than small‑cap‑heavy portfolios but sometimes less explosive upside during small‑cap rallies. The big‑cap tilt also fits with the quality factor exposure seen later, as many mega‑caps are highly profitable industry leaders. With only one year of history, it is hard to judge how this size mix behaves across full cycles, yet the structure is broadly aligned with standard global equity indices, which supports diversification.
True holdings
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NV NVIDIA Corporation 3.37%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulation
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AA Apple Inc 3.13%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulation
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MS Microsoft Corporation 2.37%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulation
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AM Amazon.com Inc 1.64%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulation
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GO Alphabet Inc Class A 1.48%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulation
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23 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 1.26%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulation
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AV Broadcom Inc 1.20%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulation
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GO Alphabet Inc Class C 1.20%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulation
- Top 10 total 25.66%
This breakdown covers the equity portion of your portfolio only.
Looking through the ETF’s top holdings, there is meaningful concentration in the biggest global names, especially technology giants. Microsoft and NVIDIA each appear as 5% direct positions, and both also appear inside the ETF, giving them extra hidden weight. Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, and TSMC also feature via the ETF, so the top layer of the portfolio leans heavily on a handful of mega-cap leaders. Because only ETF top‑10 data is used, the true overlap is likely higher but not fully captured. Hidden concentration matters because issues with one major company or theme can ripple through multiple holdings at once. A practical angle is to periodically check whether these overlapping exposures still match comfort levels for single‑name risk.
Factors
Factor exposures are estimated using statistical models based on historical data and measure systematic (market-relative) tilts, not absolute portfolio characteristics. Results may vary depending on the analysis period, data availability, and currency of the underlying assets.
Factor exposure is dominated by a very high tilt to quality at 100%, with very low exposure to size and momentum. Factors are underlying characteristics like value or quality that help explain why investments behave the way they do. A strong quality tilt typically means profitable, financially robust companies that can be more resilient in downturns, which is a clear strength of this setup. Very low size exposure indicates a strong lean away from smaller firms, reinforcing the big‑cap profile. The very low momentum suggests the holdings are not strongly aligned with the most recently outperforming stocks, which can sometimes lag in hot “chasing winners” markets. Given the limited data window, these factor tilts are best viewed as structural design choices rather than proven performance drivers so far.
Risk contribution
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Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulation
Weight: 80.00% 77.4% -
NVIDIA Corporation
Weight: 5.00% 9.7% -
iShares Bitcoin ETP
Weight: 5.00% 6.7% -
Microsoft Corporation
Weight: 5.00% 5.4% -
Xetra-Gold
Weight: 5.00% 0.9%
Risk contribution shows how much each holding adds to overall volatility, which can differ from simple weights. Here, the global equity ETF at 80% weight drives about 77% of risk, which is roughly proportional. NVIDIA, at only 5% weight, contributes almost 10% of risk, and bitcoin also punches above its size, highlighting their high volatility. Gold’s 5% weight adds less than 1% of risk, acting as a stabilizer. When three holdings explain more than 90% of total risk, actual behaviour is strongly shaped by them even though they are not 90% of the capital. That pattern can be fine if intentional, but it’s useful to reassess periodically whether the extra risk from the satellites still feels justified.
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.
The risk‑return chart shows the current portfolio sits well below the efficient frontier, which represents the best possible return for each risk level using the existing holdings. The Sharpe ratio, a measure of return per unit of risk, is 0.4 for the current mix versus 1.73 for the optimal configuration and 1.13 for the minimum‑variance option. That gap means that, in theory, simply reweighting these same assets could improve risk‑adjusted outcomes without adding new products. However, these optimization numbers are based on only one year of data, so they may be overstating potential returns or underestimating future volatility. Still, they hint that a more balanced weighting between the core ETF, high‑volatility satellites, and gold could potentially deliver a smoother ride for a similar overall risk level.
Ongoing product costs
- Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulation 0.19%
- Weighted costs total (per year) 0.15%
The cost profile is impressively low, with an overall TER around 0.15% and the main global ETF at 0.19%. TER, or total expense ratio, is like an annual service fee charged by funds; lower fees leave more of the return in the investor’s pocket. Over decades, even small differences compound meaningfully, so being under 0.20% on the core holding is a genuine strength and aligns well with cost‑efficient best practices. Individual stocks and some ETPs may have no ongoing fund fee but can involve trading costs and spreads when buying or selling. Given the limited performance history, low costs are one of the few things that can be counted on to reliably support better net outcomes over time.
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