A conservative portfolio with a strong cash foundation and a focus on future growth

Report created on Jul 20, 2025

Risk profile Info

2/7
Conservative
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Diversification profile Info

5/5
Highly Diversified
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Positions

The portfolio is notably weighted towards the Fidelity® Government Money Market Fund at 43.91%, indicating a conservative stance with high liquidity and low risk. The significant allocation to the FIDELITY FREEDOM INDEX 2060 FUND INVESTOR CLASS at 37.37% suggests a forward-looking growth orientation, balancing the conservative cash position. The remainder of the portfolio is diversified across various asset classes, including stocks and ETFs, with a minor allocation in international and tech sectors. This composition underscores a cautious approach to growth, leveraging the stability of money market funds while still aiming for long-term capital appreciation.

Growth Info

The portfolio has demonstrated a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.17%, which is commendable given its conservative profile. The maximum drawdown of -10.98% indicates resilience during market downturns, likely cushioned by the significant cash position. The performance is further characterized by a few days contributing disproportionately to returns, suggesting that timing the market plays a negligible role in the portfolio's strategy. Comparing this performance to benchmarks would depend on the specific goals and risk tolerance of the investor, but generally, this portfolio shows a strong balance between growth and preservation.

Projection Info

Monte Carlo simulations, which use historical data to project a range of possible future outcomes, suggest a wide variance in potential returns for this portfolio. With a median projected increase of 1,176.0% and a notable percentage of simulations resulting in positive returns, the forward outlook appears optimistic. However, the extreme range from a 5th percentile of -93.2% to a 67th percentile of 5,609.8% underscores the inherent uncertainties in market behavior. While promising, these projections should be viewed as one of many tools in assessing future performance, not a guarantee.

Asset classes Info

  • Stocks
    52%
  • No data
    44%
  • Bonds
    3%

The portfolio's asset allocation reveals a conservative approach, with 52% in stocks and a significant 44% in an "Unknown" category, presumably cash or cash equivalents like the government money market fund. The small bond allocation (3%) suggests minimal reliance on fixed income for returns or diversification. This composition aligns with a conservative investment strategy that prioritizes capital preservation while still allowing for growth through equity investments. Adjusting this mix could enhance returns or reduce risk, depending on the investor's changing goals or market conditions.

Sectors Info

  • No data
    44%
  • Technology
    13%
  • Financials
    9%
  • Industrials
    6%
  • Health Care
    6%
  • Telecommunications
    5%
  • Consumer Staples
    5%
  • Consumer Discretionary
    4%
  • Energy
    3%
  • Basic Materials
    2%
  • Utilities
    1%
  • Real Estate
    1%
  • Consumer Discretionary
    1%

Sectoral allocation leans towards technology, financial services, and industrials, reflecting a modern growth-oriented strategy within the equity portion of the portfolio. The technology sector, in particular, can offer high growth but comes with increased volatility, which is somewhat mitigated by the portfolio's substantial cash position. Diversification across sectors is present but could be enhanced to reduce sector-specific risks further and capitalize on opportunities in under-represented areas like healthcare and consumer defensive sectors.

Regions Info

  • No data
    44%
  • North America
    40%
  • Europe Developed
    7%
  • Asia Emerging
    3%
  • Japan
    3%
  • Asia Developed
    2%
  • Australasia
    1%
  • Africa/Middle East
    1%

Geographically, the portfolio is heavily skewed towards North America (40%), with modest exposures to developed Europe (7%) and emerging Asian markets (3%). This concentration in North American assets, while potentially reducing exposure to geopolitical risks and currency fluctuations, may limit opportunities for global diversification. Expanding into more diverse international markets could offer additional growth prospects and risk mitigation through geographical spread.

Market capitalization Info

  • No data
    44%
  • Mega-cap
    22%
  • Large-cap
    19%
  • Mid-cap
    9%
  • Small-cap
    2%
  • Micro-cap
    1%

The market capitalization breakdown shows a preference for mega (22%) and big (19%) cap stocks, indicating a tilt towards more established, less volatile companies. This is consistent with the portfolio's conservative approach, as larger companies tend to be more stable and resilient during market fluctuations. However, the relatively low exposure to medium, small, and micro-cap stocks suggests potential missed opportunities for higher growth, albeit with increased risk.

Redundant positions Info

  • FIDELITY FREEDOM INDEX 2060 FUND INVESTOR CLASS
    Fidelity 500 Index Fund
    High correlation

The high correlation observed between the FIDELITY FREEDOM INDEX 2060 FUND INVESTOR CLASS and the Fidelity 500 Index Fund suggests redundancy, which could be limiting the portfolio's diversification benefits. Diversification aims to spread risk across uncorrelated assets, so reducing overlap between investments could enhance the portfolio's overall risk management without necessarily sacrificing expected returns.

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.

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Optimizing the portfolio using the Efficient Frontier suggests that a more efficient allocation could yield an expected return of 7.75% at a slightly lower risk level (1.88%). This implies that the current portfolio may be improved by adjusting asset allocations to achieve a better balance between risk and return. Specifically, addressing the overlap in highly correlated assets could enhance diversification and efficiency. Adopting this optimized allocation could align the portfolio more closely with the investor's conservative profile while potentially improving performance.

Dividends Info

  • FIDELITY FREEDOM INDEX 2060 FUND INVESTOR CLASS 1.80%
  • FIDELITY TOTAL INTERNATIONAL INDEX FUND INSTITUTIONAL PREMIUM CLASS 2.40%
  • Fidelity 500 Index Fund 0.90%
  • Alphabet Inc Class A 0.40%
  • Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF 3.80%
  • Fidelity® Government Money Market Fund 4.00%
  • Weighted yield (per year) 2.86%

Dividend yields across the portfolio contribute to its income generation, with a total yield of 2.86%. This income complements the portfolio's growth strategy, providing a steady cash flow that can be reinvested or used as income. The high yield from the government money market fund and the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF, in particular, underscores the portfolio's balance between growth and income, suitable for conservative investors seeking both capital appreciation and income.

Ongoing product costs Info

  • FIDELITY FREEDOM INDEX 2060 FUND INVESTOR CLASS 0.12%
  • FIDELITY TOTAL INTERNATIONAL INDEX FUND INSTITUTIONAL PREMIUM CLASS 0.06%
  • Fidelity 500 Index Fund 0.02%
  • Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF 0.06%
  • Weighted costs total (per year) 0.05%

The portfolio's overall cost, reflected in a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.05%, is impressively low, enhancing long-term return potential by minimizing the drag on performance due to fees. This cost efficiency is crucial for a conservative portfolio, where the objective is to preserve capital and grow wealth steadily over time. Keeping costs low is a best practice in investment management, directly benefiting the investor by leaving more of their returns intact.

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