A growth focused equity portfolio with strong technology tilt and impressive historical but potentially volatile returns
as of Mar 16, 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.
What type of investor this portfolio is suitable for
Growth Investors
This setup fits an investor comfortable with above‑average risk who is primarily chasing long‑term growth rather than income. A typical profile would be someone with a multi‑decade horizon, willing to live through sizable market swings and occasional deep drawdowns in exchange for strong upside potential. This person likely believes in the long‑run strength of innovation‑driven companies and accepts that performance may be bumpy, especially when markets rotate away from growth or technology. They may not need to draw heavily on the portfolio for near‑term cash needs and are more focused on compounding wealth over time, while still appreciating a basic level of diversification across regions, sizes, and sectors.
Positions
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Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
VTI - US9229087690 40.00% -
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares
VGT - US92204A7028 33.00% -
Defiance Quantum ETF
QTUM - US26922A4206 14.00% -
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
VXUS - US9219097683 13.00%
This portfolio is built almost entirely from broad equity index funds with a big satellite tilt to technology and a small slice in a thematic quantum strategy. Around two fifths go to a total domestic market fund, about a third to a focused technology fund, with the remaining split between a high‑growth niche fund and a broad international fund. Compared with a typical growth benchmark, this structure leans more heavily into tech and less into non‑US stocks or defensive assets. That makes it powerful when markets favor innovation. To smooth the ride, consider whether adding a small allocation to more defensive assets or broadening beyond a single theme still fits overall goals and risk comfort.
True holdings
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NVIDIA Corporation 8.77%Part of fund(s):
- Defiance Quantum ETF
- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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Apple Inc 7.03%Part of fund(s):
- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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Microsoft Corporation 5.53%Part of fund(s):
- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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Broadcom Inc 2.37%Part of fund(s):
- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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Amazon.com Inc 1.38%Part of fund(s):
- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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Alphabet Inc Class A 1.34%Part of fund(s):
- Defiance Quantum ETF
- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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Micron Technology Inc 1.31%Part of fund(s):
- Defiance Quantum ETF
- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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Meta Platforms Inc. 0.94%Part of fund(s):
- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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Alphabet Inc Class C 0.93%Part of fund(s):
- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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Lam Research Corp 0.91%Part of fund(s):
- Defiance Quantum ETF
- Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF
- Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
- Top 10 total 30.49%
Looking through the funds into the top underlying holdings, the largest exposures cluster in mega‑cap technology and communication names like NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Broadcom, and Amazon. These companies are global leaders and have historically driven a big share of equity returns, which explains the strong growth profile. However, this also means portfolio behavior may be heavily influenced by news, regulation, and sentiment around a handful of tech giants. Because the analysis only covers top‑10 ETF holdings, overlap is likely understated, so real concentration may be a bit higher. It can be helpful to periodically review whether such big indirect bets on a few companies match the intended level of conviction and risk.
Growth
Using a simple example, a 10,000 dollar starting amount growing at the historical CAGR of about 17.9% would have multiplied several times over a decade. CAGR, or Compound Annual Growth Rate, is like average speed on a long road trip, smoothing out bumps along the way. The trade‑off is visible in the roughly 33% max drawdown, meaning the portfolio at one point fell by about a third from a prior peak. Against many growth benchmarks, this mix would likely look strong on returns but similar on volatility. It helps to remember that past performance does not guarantee future results, so decisions should not rely on this number alone.
Projection
The Monte Carlo analysis uses historical data and volatility patterns to simulate many possible future paths for the portfolio, like running 1,000 alternate timelines. Here, most simulations ended positive, with a median outcome showing values many times the starting amount and a 5th percentile that still modestly grows capital. This suggests a high expected return but with a wide range of outcomes. Monte Carlo results are useful for setting expectations, yet they rest on the assumption that future market behavior looks roughly like the past. Since markets can change regime, these projections should be treated as rough guide rails, not precise forecasts, and combined with personal time horizon and risk comfort.
Asset classes
- Stocks 99%
- Cash 1%
- Other 0%
- No data 0%
The asset mix is almost pure equity, with about 99% in stocks and a tiny cash position. That equity‑only stance is consistent with a growth profile and helps maximize long‑term return potential, especially for long horizons. The flip side is higher sensitivity to market downturns, since there are no meaningful stabilizers like bonds or alternatives. Compared with well‑known balanced benchmarks, this allocation is more aggressive but still diversified within stocks through broad index funds. For someone seeking a smoother ride or needing to draw income in the near term, gradually layering in a modest allocation to lower‑volatility assets or short‑term cash reserves could help manage the impact of sharp market sell‑offs.
Sectors
- Technology 59%
- Financials 8%
- Industrials 7%
- Telecommunications 6%
- Consumer Discretionary 6%
- Health Care 5%
- Consumer Staples 2%
- Energy 2%
- Basic Materials 2%
- Utilities 1%
- Real Estate 1%
Sector exposure is clearly tilted toward technology at close to 60%, with the remainder spread across financials, industrials, communication services, consumer areas, healthcare, and smaller slices of energy, materials, utilities, and real estate. This tech‑heavy structure can be powerful in periods of innovation, low rates, or strong earnings growth in digital and semiconductor areas. However, such portfolios can lag when markets rotate toward more cyclical or defensive parts of the economy, or when higher interest rates pressure growth valuations. Compared with broad equity benchmarks, technology weight is notably higher. It can be useful to decide whether this tilt is a deliberate long‑term bet, or whether diversifying more evenly across sectors better aligns with personal comfort.
Regions
- North America 83%
- Europe Developed 7%
- Japan 3%
- Asia Developed 3%
- Asia Emerging 3%
- Africa/Middle East 1%
- Australasia 1%
- Latin America 0%
- Europe Emerging 0%
Geographically, the portfolio is dominated by North America at over 80%, with modest allocations to developed Europe, Japan, other developed Asia, and small slices in emerging regions. This home bias is very common for US‑based investors and has been rewarded over the last decade as US markets outperformed many others. However, it also ties results more closely to the US economic cycle and policy environment. Compared with global equity benchmarks, exposure outside North America is somewhat lower. Gradually increasing non‑US weight, especially across a broad mix of developed and emerging markets, can improve diversification by tapping into different growth drivers, currencies, and policy regimes, while still keeping the US as the core allocation.
Market capitalization
- Mega-cap 42%
- Large-cap 30%
- Mid-cap 17%
- Small-cap 8%
- Micro-cap 3%
Market capitalization exposure skews toward larger companies, with around three quarters in mega and big caps and smaller allocations to mid, small, and micro caps. Large companies often bring stability, strong balance sheets, and better liquidity, which can reduce extreme swings compared with a pure small‑cap approach. At the same time, smaller companies can add growth potential and diversification because they’re driven by different business cycles and innovation niches. Relative to many total‑market benchmarks, this portfolio is slightly more top‑heavy due to the tech tilt. For someone seeking extra diversification, maintaining or slightly increasing exposure to mid and small caps via broad index funds can balance the influence of a handful of mega‑cap names.
Factors
Factor exposure shows strong tilts to size, momentum, and low volatility. Factor exposure means how much the portfolio leans into certain characteristics like trend following or stability that research links to returns. High size exposure here likely reflects a focus on larger, more established companies. Meaningful momentum exposure suggests the holdings tend to be recent winners, which can do well in trending markets but may struggle during sharp reversals. The low volatility tilt indicates some preference for steadier stocks, which can help cushion downturns. Data gaps on value, quality, and yield make the picture incomplete, but compared with a neutral market baseline, this mix points to a growth‑oriented, trend‑following style with some built‑in risk dampening.
Risk contribution
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Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares
Weight: 33.00% 39.1% -
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
Weight: 40.00% 35.7% -
Defiance Quantum ETF
Weight: 14.00% 15.9% -
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
Weight: 13.00% 9.3% - Top 3 risk contribution 90.7%
Risk contribution looks at how much each holding adds to overall ups and downs, which can differ from its weight. For example, the technology index fund is about a third of the portfolio but contributes close to 40% of total risk, showing it’s more volatile than average. The total market fund’s risk share is slightly below its weight, while the thematic quantum ETF contributes a bit more risk than its slice suggests. The international fund adds the least risk relative to its size, partly thanks to diversification. Since the top three positions drive more than 90% of total risk, periodically adjusting position sizes or adding uncorrelated exposures can help align risk with the intended strategy.
Dividends
- Defiance Quantum ETF 1.00%
- Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares 0.40%
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares 1.10%
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 3.10%
- Weighted yield (per year) 1.12%
The overall dividend yield of roughly 1.1% reflects a growth‑oriented equity portfolio that prioritizes capital appreciation over income. Dividend yield is the annual cash payment as a percentage of the investment’s price, and here it’s kept low by the tech and thematic focus, which typically favor reinvesting profits into expansion. The international fund contributes the largest yield component, while the tech and quantum funds pay relatively little. For an investor mainly focused on long‑term growth, this income level is reasonable and tax‑efficient. If future goals involve higher cash flow—such as supplementing living expenses—gradually shifting part of the allocation toward more income‑oriented equity or defensive strategies could boost regular payouts without overhauling the entire structure.
Ongoing product costs
- Defiance Quantum ETF 0.40%
- Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares 0.10%
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares 0.03%
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 0.05%
- Weighted costs total (per year) 0.11%
Total ongoing costs around 0.11% are impressively low for an equity portfolio with both broad and specialized exposure. Costs here refer to the annual expense ratios of the ETFs, which quietly subtract a small percentage from returns each year. Keeping this number low is one of the few levers fully under investor control and compounds meaningfully over decades, much like avoiding small but constant leaks in a bucket. The high‑cost outlier is the thematic quantum fund, but its relatively small weight limits the overall impact. This cost profile aligns well with best practices and supports better long‑term performance compared with more expensive, actively managed approaches offering similar market exposure.
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.
Risk versus return for this set of holdings could be fine‑tuned using the Efficient Frontier, which is the curve showing the best possible trade‑off between volatility and expected return for different mixes of the same assets. Efficiency here means getting the most expected return for a given level of risk, not necessarily the most diversification or income. With these funds, shifting weights among the broad market, tech, thematic, and international pieces could potentially reduce volatility without sacrificing much return, or slightly boost expected return for similar risk. Any optimization would still keep the same building blocks, so it’s mainly about dialing in how aggressive or balanced the mix should be within this existing toolkit.
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