Globally diversified stock and bond mix with low costs and steady risk managed growth focus
Report created on Apr 17, 2026Risk profile
- Secure Speculative
The risk profile, derived from past market volatility, reflects the level of risk the portfolio is exposed to. This assessment helps align your investments with your financial goals and comfort with market fluctuations.
Diversification profile
- Focused Diversified
The diversification assessment evaluates the spread of investments across asset classes, regions, and sectors. This ensures a balanced mix, reducing risk and maximizing returns by not concentrating in any single area.
Positions
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VT Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
VT - US9220427424 60.00% -
BN Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares
BND - US9219378356 40.00%
The portfolio is built from just two broad index ETFs: about 60% in global stocks and 40% in a total bond market fund. That creates a classic “balanced” 60/40 structure, which is a common setup for cautious to moderate long-term investors. Using only total-market building blocks keeps things simple while still spreading exposure across thousands of underlying securities. This structure helps smooth the ride: stocks drive growth, bonds help cushion downturns. The clear takeaway is that the design is intentionally plain and robust, which is a strength for someone who values clarity, diversification, and ease of maintenance over fine-tuned tactical bets or complexity.
Growth
From 2016 to 2026, $1,000 grew to about $2,336, giving a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.88%. CAGR is like the average yearly “speed” of growth over the whole period. The portfolio lagged both the US and global equity benchmarks, which is expected because it holds a big chunk of lower-return bonds. In return, your max drawdown was smaller at about -24%, versus roughly -34% for the benchmarks. Drawdown is the worst peak-to-trough drop. That tradeoff—giving up some upside to reduce painful declines—fits a cautious risk profile and shows the mix has done what it’s meant to do.
Projection
The Monte Carlo simulation uses many random “what-if” paths based on historical patterns to project future outcomes. Think of it as running 1,000 alternate futures for this same mix of assets. Over 15 years, the median path takes $1,000 to about $2,454, which is around 6.65% annualized in the simulations. There’s a wide possible range, from roughly $1,289 to $5,013 in most scenarios, showing both uncertainty and upside potential. Importantly, about 78% of simulations end positive. While this doesn’t predict the future, it suggests that staying invested for the long haul has historically favored growth over cash for this type of balanced allocation.
Asset classes
- Stocks 60%
- Bonds 40%
The split is 60% stocks and 40% bonds, lining up nicely with a cautious risk classification. Stocks provide the main engine for growth, while bonds act like shock absorbers when markets get rough. Many global benchmarks for balanced funds use something close to this mix, so the allocation is well-aligned with common standards. Compared with an all-stock portfolio, you’re intentionally trading some long-run return for smoother performance and smaller drawdowns. That’s a perfectly reasonable choice if capital preservation and emotional comfort during downturns matter as much as chasing maximum returns.
Sectors
- Technology 15%
- Financials 10%
- Industrials 7%
- Consumer Discretionary 6%
- Health Care 5%
- Telecommunications 5%
- Consumer Staples 3%
- Basic Materials 3%
- Energy 2%
- Utilities 2%
- Real Estate 2%
This breakdown covers the equity portion of your portfolio only.
Within the stock slice, sector exposure is broad: technology leads at 15%, followed by financials, industrials, consumer areas, health care, telecoms, and smaller allocations to materials, energy, utilities, and real estate. This spread looks similar to global equity benchmarks and avoids heavy tilts toward any single economic area. Tech is meaningful but not extreme, so you benefit if innovative companies outperform without being overexposed if that theme cools off or rates rise. This balanced sector mix is a strong sign of healthy diversification, supporting more stable behavior across different parts of the economic cycle.
Regions
- North America 38%
- Europe Developed 9%
- Japan 4%
- Asia Developed 4%
- Asia Emerging 3%
- Australasia 1%
- Africa/Middle East 1%
- Latin America 1%
This breakdown covers the equity portion of your portfolio only.
Geographically, about 38% of the portfolio’s equity exposure is in North America, with the rest spread across developed Europe, Japan, other developed Asia, and various emerging regions. That North American tilt reflects the reality that the US makes up a big share of global market value, so it’s actually very benchmark-like. At the same time, you do have material exposure to other economies and currencies, which can help if growth or market leadership shifts outside the US. This allocation is well-balanced and aligns closely with global standards, providing a solid geographic diversification foundation.
Market capitalization
- Mega-cap 26%
- Large-cap 19%
- Mid-cap 11%
- Small-cap 3%
This breakdown covers the equity portion of your portfolio only.
By market capitalization, the equity allocation leans heavily toward mega- and large‑cap companies, with smaller slices in mid- and small‑caps. That’s typical of total-market index funds, which weight companies by their size. Large firms tend to be more stable, with diverse revenue streams and better access to financing, which often means lower volatility than tiny, more speculative companies. The smaller but present mid- and small‑cap exposure adds some extra growth potential and diversification without dominating risk. Overall, the size mix is very market-like, which keeps behavior predictable and avoids extreme bets on any one segment.
True holdings
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NV NVIDIA Corporation 2.25%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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AA Apple Inc 2.09%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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MS Microsoft Corporation 1.58%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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AM Amazon.com Inc 1.09%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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GO Alphabet Inc Class A 0.98%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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23 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 0.82%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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AV Broadcom Inc 0.80%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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GO Alphabet Inc Class C 0.80%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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ME Meta Platforms Inc. 0.77%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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TS Tesla Inc 0.62%
Part of fund(s):- LS 1x Tesla Tracker ETP Securities GBP
- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
- Top 10 total 11.80%
This breakdown covers the equity portion of your portfolio only.
Looking through the stock ETF, the largest underlying exposures are big global names like NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. Each of these shows up only via the ETF; you don’t hold any single stock directly. The biggest position, NVIDIA, is around 2.25% of the total portfolio, so no single company dominates. Because overlap data only covers ETF top-10 holdings, hidden concentration is likely even lower than it appears. This is good news: it means individual company risk is very diluted. The main driver of returns is broad market performance rather than a handful of specific stocks.
Factors
Factor exposures are estimated using statistical models based on historical data and measure systematic (market-relative) tilts, not absolute portfolio characteristics. Results may vary depending on the analysis period, data availability, and currency of the underlying assets.
Factor exposure is very balanced overall, with neutral tilts in value, size, momentum, and quality—meaning it behaves similarly to the broad market on those characteristics. Where it stands out is a mildly high tilt toward yield and low volatility. Factor investing targets traits that historically drive returns; here, higher yield and lower volatility often mean steadier, income-supporting holdings. That’s consistent with including a sizable bond allocation plus a diversified global equity fund. The implication is a portfolio that may lag in wild bull markets but hold up relatively better in choppier periods, which aligns nicely with a cautious investor mindset.
Risk contribution
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Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
Weight: 60.00% 92.7% -
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares
Weight: 40.00% 7.3%
Even though stocks are 60% of the portfolio, they contribute about 93% of total risk, while the 40% in bonds adds only around 7%. Risk contribution measures how much each holding drives the portfolio’s ups and downs, not just how big it is. Here, the stock ETF is the “loud instrument in the orchestra,” while the bond fund plays a quiet background role. That’s totally normal: bonds are usually far less volatile than stocks. The key takeaway is that any change in your equity percentage will have an outsized effect on how bumpy the ride feels, compared with tweaking the bond slice.
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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On the risk–return chart, the current portfolio sits right on or very near the efficient frontier, meaning that for its level of risk, you’re essentially getting the best expected return possible using these two funds. The Sharpe ratio, which measures return per unit of risk, is 0.41 for the current mix, versus 0.69 for a more aggressive, higher-risk version and 0.25 for the lowest-risk option. You’ve chosen a middle path that’s both cautious and efficient. That’s a strong sign the allocation is doing its job without leaving obvious risk-adjusted return on the table.
Dividends
- Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares 3.90%
- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 1.70%
- Weighted yield (per year) 2.58%
The overall yield is about 2.58%, coming from roughly 1.70% on the global stock ETF and 3.90% on the bond ETF. Yield is the annual income paid out as dividends and interest, relative to the portfolio size. For someone who appreciates some cash flow without going full “income investor,” this is a nice middle ground. The bond fund is doing most of the income heavy lifting, while the stock fund provides a modest but steady contribution. Over time, reinvesting these payouts can meaningfully boost total return, especially when combined with the growth from rising share and bond prices.
Ongoing product costs
- Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares 0.03%
- Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 0.07%
- Weighted costs total (per year) 0.05%
Total ongoing costs are impressively low at about 0.05% per year. The expense ratio (TER) is what the funds charge annually to manage the portfolio, and here it’s right at the rock-bottom end of the spectrum. Low costs matter because they come straight out of returns every year—saving even a few tenths of a percent can add up to a significant amount over decades. Being in broad Vanguard index ETFs at these fee levels is a clear structural advantage. The costs are impressively low, supporting better long-term performance and leaving more of the market’s returns in your pocket.
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