A tech-heavy, globe-trotting portfolio with a curious love affair with Vanguard
Report created on Aug 10, 2025Risk profile
5/7
Diversification profile
4/5
Positions
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VI VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES
VIGAX - US9229086601 80.00% -
VT VANGUARD TOTAL INTERNATIONAL STOCK INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES
VTIAX - US9219098186 20.00%
At first glance, this portfolio screams "I trust Vanguard with my life, and I also love growth stocks more than a tech bro loves his startup." With 80% parked in a Vanguard Growth Index and the remaining 20% in an International Stock Index, it's like putting all your eggs in two baskets and then watching those baskets like a hawk. Broad diversification? Sure, if by "broad" you mean "let's ride the tech wave until it crashes on the shore of reality."
Growth
With a CAGR of 15.70%, this portfolio has been on a joyride, akin to a rollercoaster that only goes up, except for that terrifying -34.75% max drawdown, which is like the ride operator forgetting to lock your seatbelt. It's thrilling until you remember gravity exists. And those 32 days making up 90% of the returns? That's not investing; that's hitting the jackpot on a slot machine — exciting but hardly a strategy.
Projection
The Monte Carlo simulation, with its fancy name, basically throws dice to predict your financial future, showing a wide range of outcomes from "buying a yacht" to "selling your plasma." While the 50th percentile at 363.4% growth sounds like a dream, remember, simulations are as reliable as weather forecasts for your wedding day next year. Hope for sunshine but pack an umbrella.
Asset classes
- Stocks 99%
- Cash 1%
With 99% in stocks, this portfolio is like a diet consisting entirely of steak — great for gains but missing some nutritional balance. The 1% in cash feels like keeping a spare tire in the trunk but forgetting the jack. Diversifying beyond stocks could help smooth the ride without significantly sacrificing the growth you're clearly chasing.
Sectors
- Technology 43%
- Consumer Discretionary 14%
- Telecommunications 12%
- Financials 10%
- Industrials 7%
- Health Care 6%
- Consumer Staples 3%
- Basic Materials 2%
- Real Estate 2%
- Energy 1%
- Utilities 1%
The tech sector's 43% stranglehold on this portfolio is reminiscent of a kid gripping his favorite toy, refusing to let go. While it's fun to ride the wave of innovation, remember that even tech titans can fall. Balancing out with less volatile sectors might prevent your financial castle from being built on digital quicksand.
Regions
- North America 82%
- Europe Developed 8%
- Asia Emerging 3%
- Japan 3%
- Asia Developed 2%
- Australasia 1%
- Africa/Middle East 1%
With 82% in North America, this portfolio is like declaring, "I believe in the American dream," while giving a polite nod to the rest of the world with a 20% international allocation. It's a patriotic strategy, sure, but the global market offers a buffet of opportunities — it might be time to try something other than the home-cooked meals.
Market capitalization
- Mega-cap 61%
- Large-cap 25%
- Mid-cap 13%
- Small-cap 1%
Leaning heavily into mega and big caps (86% combined) is like trusting the school's popular kids to keep being cool — generally a safe bet, but occasionally, they fall from grace. Sprinkling in more medium, small, or even micro-caps could add spice to your investment life without turning it into a four-alarm fire.
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.
Regarding risk vs. return, this portfolio is living on the edge, like a thrill-seeker with no regard for safety nets. The tech-heavy, growth-oriented strategy could lead to outsized returns or outsized regrets. Striving for a more efficient frontier might mean sacrificing some upside for the sake of not watching your portfolio do a full Titanic in a downturn.
Dividends
- VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES 0.30%
- VANGUARD TOTAL INTERNATIONAL STOCK INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES 2.10%
- Weighted yield (per year) 0.66%
With an overall yield of 0.66%, this portfolio isn't going to fund a lavish retirement on dividends alone. It’s more like finding loose change in the couch — nice to have, but you won’t be funding a vacation with it. For those looking for income, a reassessment might be in order.
Ongoing product costs
- VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES 0.05%
- VANGUARD TOTAL INTERNATIONAL STOCK INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES 0.09%
- Weighted costs total (per year) 0.06%
The one place this portfolio shines with the brilliance of a thousand suns is in its costs. With total TER at 0.06%, it's cheaper to maintain than a pet rock. Kudos on keeping costs low; it's like finding a five-star meal at fast-food prices. Now, if only everything else was as well thought out.
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