A globally diversified all stock portfolio tilted to growth with strong cost efficiency and income

Report created on Aug 21, 2024

Risk profile Info

4/7
Balanced
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Diversification profile Info

4/5
Broadly Diversified
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Positions

The structure is very simple and very equity-heavy: roughly three quarters in a broad international stock fund, with the rest split across a broad US fund, a US growth-tilted fund, and a focused semiconductor fund. This means 100% of the money is in stocks and zero in bonds or cash, which is more aggressive than many “balanced” benchmarks that usually include a sizable bond slice. That equity-only stance can be powerful for long-term growth but creates bigger swings in value. If smoother returns are desired, shifting a modest slice into lower-volatility assets could make the ride more comfortable while keeping the overall growth focus intact.

Growth Info

Historically, the portfolio shows a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 12.3%. CAGR is like your “average speed” over the full investing journey, smoothing out bumps along the way. A drawdown of about -33% indicates that during tough markets, the value has dropped by a third from peak to trough, which is typical for an all-stock mix and broadly in line with major global equity benchmarks. The fact that 90% of returns came from just 30 days highlights how missing a few big up days can hurt outcomes. Staying consistently invested instead of trying to time exits and entries supports capturing those rare but crucial rallies.

Projection Info

The Monte Carlo analysis, which runs 1,000 random “what-if” market paths using historical patterns, shows a very wide range of potential futures. In simple terms, it shuffles past returns to see many plausible outcomes rather than relying on a single forecast. The 5th percentile landing around 90% suggests that in more pessimistic scenarios, values can end lower than today, while the median and higher percentiles show large potential growth. The average annualized return of nearly 20% in the simulations may be optimistic versus long-run norms. Treat these simulations as rough weather maps rather than guarantees, and consider how you would feel if returns ended up nearer the low end.

Asset classes Info

  • Stocks
    100%

All of the money is currently in one asset class: stocks. This creates a very clean, growth-oriented profile, and the broad diversification within equities is genuinely strong. However, compared with many “balanced” benchmarks that hold a mix of stocks and bonds, this approach accepts higher volatility for potentially higher returns. Stocks and bonds often behave differently, especially in market stress, so adding even a modest bond or stable-value slice can help cushion steep drawdowns. If the intention is to stay fully in stocks, then mentally reframing this as a growth rather than a classic balanced allocation can help set expectations about future ups and downs.

Sectors Info

  • Technology
    26%
  • Financials
    18%
  • Industrials
    13%
  • Consumer Discretionary
    9%
  • Health Care
    7%
  • Telecommunications
    7%
  • Basic Materials
    6%
  • Consumer Staples
    5%
  • Energy
    4%
  • Utilities
    3%
  • Real Estate
    2%

Sector exposure is impressively broad: technology leads at 26%, followed by meaningful weights in financials, industrials, consumer sectors, healthcare, and others. This alignment with common global benchmarks suggests healthy diversification. The explicit semiconductor ETF and presence of a growth-tilted fund add an extra tech and innovation tilt, which can be a strong growth driver but may swing more when interest rates move or when risk appetite shifts. This structure works well if you’re comfortable with higher volatility in exchange for upside potential. If a smoother ride is preferred, lightly trimming concentrated growth themes while keeping broad exposure can help reduce sector-driven whiplash.

Regions Info

  • North America
    32%
  • Europe Developed
    28%
  • Japan
    11%
  • Asia Emerging
    11%
  • Asia Developed
    10%
  • Australasia
    3%
  • Africa/Middle East
    3%
  • Latin America
    2%
  • Europe Emerging
    1%

Geographic exposure is truly global: about a third in North America, a bit more than a quarter in developed Europe, and the rest spread across Japan, other developed Asia, emerging Asia, and smaller allocations to other regions. This actually looks more internationally tilted than many US-based benchmarks, which often lean heavily toward the domestic market. That broader global footprint can reduce dependence on any single country’s economy, policies, or currency, which is a real strength. It does mean returns may lag in periods when US markets strongly outperform. Keeping this tilt is reasonable if long-term global diversification is a core principle rather than a focus on home-market dominance.

Market capitalization Info

  • Mega-cap
    45%
  • Large-cap
    31%
  • Mid-cap
    17%
  • Small-cap
    5%
  • Micro-cap
    1%

The mix by company size is anchored in larger firms: roughly 45% mega cap, 31% big, with smaller slices in mid, small, and micro caps. This looks similar to major global market-cap-weighted benchmarks and is a solid sign of diversification and liquidity. Large companies typically provide more stability and lower business risk, while the mid and small allocations add some extra growth potential and diversification. This balance is well-calibrated and doesn’t appear overly speculative. If the goal is to seek even more growth at the cost of bumpier performance, gradually increasing mid and small exposure could be an option, but the current blend is already robust and benchmark-like.

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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From a risk versus return standpoint, this portfolio sits firmly on the growthy side of the spectrum. The Efficient Frontier is a concept that shows the best possible return for each level of risk using only the current ingredients and different weights. With all assets being equities, “efficiency” here mainly means finding the sweet spot between broad global exposure and the more aggressive tilts. There is likely room to shift slightly toward the broad, lower-cost funds and rely less on narrower themes while keeping long-run return expectations similar. Any move along the frontier should still respect comfort with volatility and drawdowns, rather than chasing theoretical perfection.

Dividends Info

  • iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF 2.80%
  • Invesco QQQ Trust 0.50%
  • SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust 1.10%
  • SPDR® S&P Semiconductor ETF 0.20%
  • Weighted yield (per year) 2.25%

The total dividend yield around 2.25% is a nice baseline income for an all-equity portfolio, driven mainly by the international fund’s higher yield. Yield is simply the cash paid out each year as a percentage of your investment, like rent from owning a property. This level of income supports a blend of growth and some ongoing cash flow, which can help with partial withdrawals or automatic reinvestment. The growth-tilted and semiconductor exposures naturally pay less, which is typical for companies reinvesting profits into expansion. For someone aiming more at long-term wealth building than immediate income, this mix of modest yield and growth focus is well-aligned.

Ongoing product costs Info

  • iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF 0.07%
  • Invesco QQQ Trust 0.20%
  • SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust 0.10%
  • SPDR® S&P Semiconductor ETF 0.35%
  • Weighted costs total (per year) 0.10%

The overall cost level is impressively low, with a total expense ratio (TER) of about 0.10%. TER is the annual fee taken by funds, and even small differences compound over decades. The core international and broad US exposure are particularly cheap, which is a strong structural advantage versus many actively managed alternatives. The more specialized growth and semiconductor funds cost a bit more, but given their relatively small weights, they don’t drag the blended cost up much. This fee profile supports better long-term performance by leaving more of the market’s return in your pocket. Keeping this low-cost mindset going forward is a real competitive edge.

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