A tech-heavy balanced portfolio with strong growth potential and limited geographic diversification

Report created on Feb 24, 2025

Risk profile Info

4/7
Balanced
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Diversification profile Info

1/5
Single-Focused
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Positions

The portfolio is heavily weighted towards equities, with 85% in stocks and 10% in bonds, creating a strong growth potential. The equity portion is dominated by large-cap U.S. stocks, primarily through the Invesco S&P 500 and NASDAQ-100 ETFs. While this composition aligns with a typical balanced profile, the limited bond allocation could reduce stability during market downturns. Consider increasing bond exposure to enhance diversification and reduce volatility, especially if nearing retirement or needing more income stability.

Growth Info

Historically, this portfolio has demonstrated impressive growth with a CAGR of 16.95%. This is notably higher than many traditional balanced portfolios, primarily due to its heavy weighting in U.S. equities, particularly tech stocks. However, the max drawdown of -24.70% highlights its vulnerability during market corrections. While past performance is not indicative of future results, the strong historical returns suggest potential for continued growth. To mitigate potential downturns, consider rebalancing to include more defensive assets, or maintain a cash buffer for opportunistic buys.

Projection Info

Monte Carlo simulations project a wide range of possible future outcomes, with a median return of 798.7% and an annualized return of 19.42%. These simulations use historical data to model potential future performance, but they don't guarantee exact results. The high variability in outcomes underscores the portfolio's growth potential but also its risk. Given the high return projections, maintaining a disciplined rebalancing strategy could help capture gains while managing risk. Consider adjusting allocations as market conditions change to optimize performance.

Asset classes Info

  • Stocks
    85%
  • Bonds
    10%

The portfolio's asset allocation is concentrated in equities, with only 10% in bonds. This skew towards stocks suggests a focus on growth over income or stability. Compared to typical balanced portfolios, this allocation is more aggressive. While equities offer higher growth potential, they also increase volatility. To enhance diversification, consider incorporating additional asset classes, such as real estate or international bonds, to balance risk and return. This could provide more consistent performance across varying market conditions.

Sectors Info

  • Technology
    36%
  • Consumer Discretionary
    10%
  • Telecommunications
    10%
  • Financials
    7%
  • Health Care
    7%
  • Industrials
    5%
  • Consumer Staples
    4%
  • Energy
    2%
  • Utilities
    2%
  • Basic Materials
    1%
  • Real Estate
    1%

The portfolio is heavily concentrated in the technology sector, comprising 36% of the total allocation. This tech focus has likely driven strong past performance but also increases vulnerability to sector-specific downturns, such as interest rate hikes affecting tech valuations. Other sectors, like consumer cyclicals and communication services, offer some diversification, but the overall sector exposure remains narrow. To mitigate sector risk, consider diversifying into underrepresented sectors like healthcare or utilities, which may provide more stability in volatile markets.

Regions Info

  • North America
    83%
  • Europe Developed
    1%

Geographically, the portfolio is overwhelmingly concentrated in North America, with 83% exposure. This focus on the U.S. market has benefited from recent strong performance but also limits diversification. There's minimal exposure to Europe, Asia, or other regions, which could reduce resilience against U.S.-specific economic downturns. Expanding geographic diversification to include emerging markets or developed Europe could enhance growth opportunities and reduce risk. Diversifying geographically can also hedge against currency fluctuations and region-specific risks.

Market capitalization Info

  • Mega-cap
    41%
  • Large-cap
    30%
  • Mid-cap
    13%
  • Small-cap
    1%

The portfolio is skewed towards large-cap stocks, with 41% in mega and 30% in big caps. This allocation aligns with a focus on established companies, offering stability and lower volatility compared to smaller caps. However, the limited exposure to small and micro-cap stocks may restrict upside potential. Introducing more mid and small-cap stocks could enhance growth opportunities and provide a hedge against large-cap volatility. This approach can offer a balanced risk-return profile, capturing both stability and growth.

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.

This portfolio can benefit from optimization using the Efficient Frontier, which helps identify the best possible risk-return ratio based on current assets. This approach doesn't necessarily mean adding new assets but reallocating existing ones for optimal performance. By analyzing historical returns and volatility, you can adjust allocations to achieve a more efficient portfolio. Regularly revisiting this optimization strategy can ensure the portfolio remains aligned with your risk tolerance and investment goals, maximizing potential returns.

Ongoing product costs Info

  • Invesco EQQQ NASDAQ-100 UCITS ETF (GBP Hdg) 0.35%
  • WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence UCITS ETF - USD Acc 0.40%
  • SPDR Barclays 10+ U.S. Corporate Bond UCITS 0.12%
  • Invesco S&P 500 UCITS ETF 0.05%
  • Weighted costs total (per year) 0.16%

The portfolio's total expense ratio (TER) stands at a competitive 0.16%, which is impressively low. This cost efficiency supports better long-term performance, as lower fees mean more of your money remains invested. The low TER aligns well with best practices for cost management. To maintain this advantage, continue monitoring fees and consider lower-cost alternatives if available. Keeping costs in check can significantly enhance net returns over time, particularly in a growth-focused portfolio.

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