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A tech-heavy portfolio riding the S&P 500 coattails with a side of international flavor

Report created on Aug 16, 2025

Risk profile Info

5/7
Growth
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Diversification profile Info

3/5
Moderately Diversified
Less diversification More diversification

Positions

Diving into this portfolio is like realizing someone tried to make a gourmet meal by mixing caviar with instant noodles. With 45% in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, it's like betting half your farm on the tried and true, only to throw caution to the wind with a hefty 30% in the tech sector via the Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares. The small cap and international diversifications feel like afterthoughts, not strategic moves. It's moderately diversified in theory, but in practice, it's a roller coaster built on tech stocks and large caps.

Growth Info

Historically, this portfolio's been a wild ride, boasting a CAGR of 18.59%, which sounds fantastic until you notice the -34.92% max drawdown. This is the financial equivalent of bragging about how fast your car is, but ignoring that the brakes don't work. It's like your portfolio is sprinting, only to trip over every tech sector hiccup. Remember, past performance is as reliable as a weather forecast for next year's picnic — informative but hardly a guarantee.

Projection Info

The Monte Carlo simulation, a fancy way of saying "educated guessing," suggests this portfolio could swing wildly, with a 5th percentile at a dismal 48.8% growth and a 50th percentile soaring to 664.4%. These numbers tell a story of potential highs that are intoxicating but come with a hangover risk that can't be ignored. It's like planning for retirement but also for potentially moving back in with your parents.

Asset classes Info

  • Stocks
    99%

Sticking 99% in stocks and ignoring other asset classes is like going to a buffet and only eating the bread. Sure, it can be satisfying, especially with tech's recent bull run, but where's the balance? This approach neglects the stabilizing presence of bonds, real estate, or even commodities. It's a high-stakes gamble, betting everything on black and hoping the roulette wheel is kind.

Sectors Info

  • Technology
    47%
  • Financials
    13%
  • Consumer Discretionary
    9%
  • Industrials
    8%
  • Health Care
    6%
  • Telecommunications
    5%
  • Consumer Staples
    4%
  • Energy
    4%
  • Basic Materials
    2%
  • Utilities
    1%
  • Real Estate
    1%

With nearly half your portfolio in technology, you're not just riding the tech wave; you're handcuffed to it. The other sectors, like financial services and consumer cyclicals, are like distant cousins at a family reunion — acknowledged but not really engaged with. This tech addiction exposes you to sector-specific crashes, making your portfolio as stable as a one-legged stool in a bar fight.

Regions Info

  • North America
    90%
  • Europe Developed
    4%
  • Asia Emerging
    2%
  • Japan
    2%
  • Asia Developed
    1%

The geographic allocation screams "home bias" with 90% in North America. It's like planning a world tour but only visiting Canada and the U.S. The token international exposure is like buying a global cookbook and only making the American cheese sandwich. Expanding your horizons could reduce risk and tap into growth opportunities elsewhere, making your portfolio more of a worldly traveler than a homebody.

Market capitalization Info

  • Mega-cap
    41%
  • Large-cap
    26%
  • Mid-cap
    13%
  • Small-cap
    10%
  • Micro-cap
    9%

Your market cap allocation leans heavily towards the giants and ignores the little guys, with a combined 67% in mega and big caps. It's like always picking the heavyweight boxer without considering the agility of a lightweight. Small and micro caps offer growth potential and diversification benefits that you're currently sidelining. It's a missed opportunity to balance the portfolio's risk and return.

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.

When it comes to risk vs. return, this portfolio is like a sports car that's all engine and no brakes. Sure, the potential for speed (read: gains) is thrilling, but without balance, you're one sharp turn (market downturn) away from a crash. The Efficient Frontier, a concept you're loosely acquainted with, suggests there's a better balance between risk and return. Think less wild rodeo, more calculated chess moves.

Dividends Info

  • Avantis® U.S. Small Cap Value ETF 1.70%
  • Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares 0.40%
  • Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 1.20%
  • Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 2.70%
  • Weighted yield (per year) 1.18%

The dividend yield here is trying its best, but it's not the portfolio's shining star. It's like expecting a trickle from a garden hose to fill a swimming pool. While some income is better than none, relying on these dividends for significant income or reinvestment opportunities is like hoping a small bandaid will fix a broken arm. Consider balancing high-growth prospects with steadier, income-generating investments.

Ongoing product costs Info

  • Avantis® U.S. Small Cap Value ETF 0.25%
  • Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares 0.10%
  • Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 0.03%
  • Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 0.05%
  • Weighted costs total (per year) 0.09%

The total TER of 0.09% is impressively low, like finding a designer dress at a thrift store price. It's one of the few areas where this portfolio doesn't need a makeover. Keeping costs down is crucial, especially when other aspects of the strategy are as volatile as a soap opera plotline. Here's a pat on the back for not letting fees eat away at your returns.

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