Globally diversified stock only portfolio with simple one fund structure and very low ongoing costs
Report created on May 26, 2026Risk profile
4/7
Diversification profile
3/5
Positions
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VT Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
VT - US9220427424 100.00%
This portfolio is as simple as it gets: 100% invested in a single global stock ETF that owns companies around the world. There are no bonds, cash, or alternative assets in the mix, so all of the ups and downs come from global equities. Structurally, this is a “one-bucket” approach where the ETF itself handles all the diversification and rebalancing inside. That simplicity is powerful: everything is transparent and easy to track, and there’s no need to juggle multiple funds. The flip side is that there’s no built‑in cushion from other asset classes, so the experience is fully tied to global stock markets rising and falling over time.
Growth
Over the past decade, a hypothetical $1,000 in this portfolio grew to about $3,290, which works out to a 12.70% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR is like average speed on a road trip: it smooths out the bumps to show overall pace. The portfolio slightly lagged the US market but was almost identical to the global equity benchmark, underperforming it by only 0.07% per year. The worst drop, or max drawdown, was about -34% during early 2020, very similar to the benchmarks. This shows the ETF closely tracks broad global stocks, with no major added risk or extra return versus the overall world market.
Projection
The Monte Carlo simulation projects many possible future paths by reshuffling patterns from historical data and similar environments. Think of it as running 1,000 alternate timelines to see a range of outcomes for $1,000 over 15 years. The median result is about $2,836, with a “middle” range from roughly $1,853 to $4,337 and a wider band from $979 to $7,785. The average annual return across simulations is 8.21%, and about three‑quarters of paths end positive. These numbers aren’t predictions; they just show how a stock‑only portfolio can swing widely, even though most simulated outcomes end higher than where they started.
Asset classes
- Stocks 100%
All of this portfolio is in stocks, with 0% in bonds, cash, or other asset classes. Stocks historically have offered higher long‑term growth than safer assets, but they also move more sharply in both directions. Asset class mix is a key driver of how “bumpy” the ride feels: adding fixed income usually smooths volatility, while going all‑equity leans into growth and drawdowns. Here, the diversification is entirely within global equities rather than across different asset types. That’s why the risk classification lands in the middle of the scale even though it’s 100% stocks: the broad global spread tempers some of the risk that a more concentrated equity portfolio might show.
Sectors
- Technology 28%
- Financials 16%
- Industrials 12%
- Consumer Discretionary 10%
- Telecommunications 8%
- Health Care 8%
- Consumer Staples 5%
- Energy 4%
- Basic Materials 4%
- Utilities 3%
- Real Estate 2%
Sector-wise, the portfolio tilts toward technology at 28%, followed by financials at 16% and industrials at 12%. The rest is spread across consumer groups, telecom, health care, energy, materials, utilities, and real estate. This mix looks very similar to broad global equity indices, where tech has grown to a big slice thanks to strong performance and rising market values. A tech‑heavy chunk can boost returns when innovative and growth‑oriented companies are in favor, but it can also increase sensitivity to changes in interest rates or regulation. Overall, the sector split is well‑balanced and broadly aligned with global benchmarks, which is a strong sign of diversified economic exposure.
Regions
- North America 64%
- Europe Developed 14%
- Asia Developed 6%
- Japan 6%
- Asia Emerging 5%
- Australasia 2%
- Africa/Middle East 1%
- Latin America 1%
Geographically, about 64% of the portfolio is in North America, with 14% in developed Europe, 6% in Japan, 6% in developed Asia, and around 9% spread across emerging regions and smaller markets. This is very close to the real‑world size of stock markets, where US and Canadian companies make up the largest share. A North America tilt has helped recently, as that region has outperformed many others, especially in technology and large global brands. The global reach also means the portfolio isn’t tied to a single economy or currency. That broad alignment with world market weights helps reduce the risk of being over‑exposed to any one country’s fortunes.
Market capitalization
- Mega-cap 43%
- Large-cap 31%
- Mid-cap 18%
- Small-cap 5%
- Micro-cap 1%
By market capitalization, the portfolio leans toward the biggest companies: 43% in mega‑caps and 31% in large‑caps, with the remaining slice in mid, small, and micro‑caps. This pattern mirrors most global indices, which are “market‑cap weighted” — the more a company is worth, the bigger its slice. Large firms often bring stability, global revenue streams, and deeper trading liquidity, which can make the portfolio’s behavior more predictable than a small‑cap‑heavy strategy. At the same time, having nearly a quarter in mid and smaller companies still introduces some exposure to earlier‑stage growth and more cyclical businesses, adding a bit of extra dynamism without dominating the overall risk profile.
True holdings
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NV NVIDIA Corporation 4.15%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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AA Apple Inc 3.47%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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MS Microsoft Corporation 2.69%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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AM Amazon.com Inc 2.26%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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GO Alphabet Inc Class A 2.01%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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AV Broadcom Inc 1.71%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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GO Alphabet Inc Class C 1.58%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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23 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 1.50%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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ME Meta Platforms Inc. 1.19%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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TS Tesla Inc 0.96%
Part of fund(s):- LS 1x Tesla Tracker ETP Securities GBP
- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
- Top 10 total 21.52%
Looking through to the ETF’s top holdings, the biggest underlying positions are familiar mega‑cap names like NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Broadcom, TSMC, Meta, and Tesla. None of these is held directly; they appear only through the ETF. The largest single position, NVIDIA, is about 4.15%, and the rest of the top ten each sit between roughly 1% and 3.5%. Because this is one ETF, there’s no “double counting” overlap across multiple funds, which keeps hidden concentration low. The coverage only includes top‑ten holdings, so smaller positions aren’t shown, but the data already highlights that a meaningful share of performance comes from a relatively small group of large global leaders.
Factors
Factor exposure is almost perfectly market‑like across value, size, momentum, quality, yield, and low volatility, all sitting in the neutral range. Factors are like the underlying “personality traits” of stocks — such as being cheap (value), fast‑rising (momentum), or stable (low volatility) — that research links to long‑term returns. A neutral profile means the portfolio isn’t strongly leaning into or away from any particular trait; it’s basically taking whatever factor mix the global market offers at each point in time. This is consistent with a broad index approach and helps avoid big style bets that might outperform in some environments but struggle badly in others.
Risk contribution
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Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
Weight: 100.00% 100.0%
Because the entire portfolio is in a single ETF, that one holding contributes 100% of the portfolio’s risk. Risk contribution measures how much each position drives the portfolio’s overall ups and downs, which can be very different from weight when multiple holdings are involved. Here, weight and risk are identical: if the ETF moves, the portfolio moves in step. Inside the ETF, risk is spread across thousands of companies, but at the portfolio level, there is still a single point of implementation. That simplicity makes the risk picture very easy to understand: one position, one source of market exposure, and no additional layering from multiple separate funds.
Dividends
- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 1.60%
- Weighted yield (per year) 1.60%
The ETF’s dividend yield is about 1.60%, which is in line with many broad global equity funds. Dividend yield is the annual cash payout as a percentage of the current price, and it’s one component of total return alongside price changes. A moderate yield like this suggests the portfolio holds a mix of growth‑oriented and income‑paying companies, rather than leaning heavily into high‑dividend stocks. In practice, most of the long‑term return from a global equity index tends to come from a combination of capital gains and reinvested dividends. The yield level here fits well with a broad world stock approach rather than a dedicated income‑focused strategy.
Ongoing product costs
- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 0.07%
- Weighted costs total (per year) 0.07%
The ongoing cost, or TER, of 0.07% per year is extremely low by industry standards. TER (Total Expense Ratio) is like a small annual service fee that the fund takes out before returns reach investors. Even tiny differences in fees can add up over decades, because they apply every year on a growing base. At 0.07%, very little performance is being shaved off to pay for management, trading, and administration. This cost advantage is a key strength of the portfolio: it leaves more of the underlying market return in investors’ hands and supports better long‑term compounding compared with higher‑fee solutions tracking similar global indices.
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