A speculative thrill ride with a European vacation twist
Report created on Apr 30, 2025Risk profile
7/7
Diversification profile
3/5
Positions
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SP SPDR® Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF
SPYD - US78468R7888 34.00% -
DJ iShares STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF (DE)
DJXXF 33.00% -
FE SPDR® EURO STOXX 50 ETF
FEZ - US78463X2027 33.00%
Your portfolio, with its heavy tilt towards high-dividend and European stocks, screams "I love dividends more than I fear risk!" It's like packing for a beach holiday and only bringing swimsuits in the middle of hurricane season. You've got a third of your money in the SPDR® Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF, another third in the iShares STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF (DE), and the last third in the SPDR® EURO STOXX 50 ETF. This "diversification" is akin to choosing between three types of vanilla ice cream; it's technically variety, but let's not kid ourselves.
Growth
Historically, your portfolio's CAGR of 341.58% would be the envy of every hedge fund manager on Wall Street—if it weren't a clear typo or a dream. With a max drawdown of -36.06% and the bulk of your returns coming from 7 magical days, it's clear you're playing so Russian x. Y exactly the Warren Buffetss ofcont, more like a financial Evel Kreeferish more more to leave your dentist on their dial than your financial more.
Projection
The Monte Carlo analysis results are so astronomically high, they'd be hilarious if your financial future weren't at stake. These projections suggest you've discovered a glitch in the matrix rather than a viable investment strategy. Remember, Monte Carlo simulations are useful for understanding potential outcomes, not for planning space missions with your expected returns. Let's aim for realism, not science fiction.
Asset classes
- Stocks 67%
With 67% in stocks and a mysterious absence of any other asset class, your portfolio is like a car with only one gear—it works until you hit a hill. The lack of bonds, commodities, or even a splash of real estate or cash for liquidity screams "high risk, potential high reward," but also "potential high blood pressure" during market downturns.
Sectors
- Financials 12%
- Real Estate 8%
- Utilities 8%
- Consumer Staples 8%
- Industrials 7%
- Consumer Discretionary 6%
- Technology 6%
- Health Care 4%
- Energy 4%
- Telecommunications 3%
- Basic Materials 2%
Your sector allocation has a slight flavor of diversification, but it's more like sprinkling herbs on a burnt steak. Financial Services, Real Estate, Utilities, and Consumer Defensive lead the way, which is prudent. However, the underweighting in Technology and Healthcare feels like you're skipping the gym and the doctor—fine in the short term, not so much in the long.
Regions
- North America 34%
- Europe Developed 33%
Geographically, you're almost evenly split between North America and developed Europe, which is like having a foot in two boats hoping they won't drift apart. It's a bold move that says, "I believe in Western civilization," but ignores the growth potential in emerging markets. It's diversification, but not as globe-trotting as it could be.
Market capitalization
- Mega-cap 26%
- Mid-cap 23%
- Large-cap 13%
- Small-cap 4%
Your market cap allocation is a cocktail of Mega, Medium, Big, and a hint of Small caps. This mix is cautious yet optimistic, like wearing a helmet when riding a bike but forgetting the knee pads. Mega and Medium caps offer stability, but the tiny splash in Small caps is like adding a drop of hot sauce to a gallon of soup—barely noticeable and not as spicy as you might think.
Redundant positions
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High correlationiShares STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF (DE)SPDR® EURO STOXX 50 ETF
The high correlation between your two European ETFs is like having twins in the same class and expecting them to bring home different grades. It's redundant and diminishes the diversification effect you're aiming for. It's like buying insurance from two companies for the same car and expecting double the payout in an accident.
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.
Before optimizing, let's address the elephant in the room: the highly correlated European ETFs. It's like having two identical players on a football team; it doesn't add strength, it just takes up space. Consider swapping one out for exposure to a different region or asset class. Remember, diversification isn't just about spreading risk, it's about enhancing potential returns without putting all your eggs in one basket—or in this case, one continent.
Dividends
- SPDR® EURO STOXX 50 ETF 2.60%
- SPDR® Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF 4.60%
- Weighted yield (per year) 2.42%
Your dividend yield strategy is the silver lining, provided the companies don't cut dividends during economic downturns. It's like being on a diet and exclusively eating desserts because they're sugar-free. Sure, it works under specific conditions, but it's risky if those conditions change.
Ongoing product costs
- SPDR® EURO STOXX 50 ETF 0.29%
- SPDR® Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF 0.07%
- Weighted costs total (per year) 0.12%
With a total TER of 0.12%, at least you're not overpaying for the rollercoaster ride. It's one of the few aspects of your portfolio that doesn't induce a wince. It's like finding a sale at your favorite store; good job on that front, but let's remember, even a bargain is only worth it if you actually need what you bought.
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