Concentrated quality tilted portfolio with strong US focus and efficient risk return balance
Report created on Apr 2, 2026Risk profile
4/7
Diversification profile
3/5
Positions
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VT Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
VTI - US9229087690 58.70% -
SG iShares Trust
SGOV - US46436E7186 27.50% -
AA Apple Inc
AAPL - US0378331005 13.80%
The portfolio is built from just three positions: a broad US stock market ETF as the core, a sizable bond-heavy iShares fund, and a concentrated single-stock tilt to Apple. Stocks make up the majority of risk and return potential, while the bond sleeve provides stability and income. This simple structure is easy to understand and maintain, which is valuable for long-term investing. The main trade-off is that with only one individual stock, any company-specific issues there can noticeably sway results. A practical takeaway is that this setup already covers a lot of ground through the index funds, so any future tweaks might focus on how much active tilt to Apple feels comfortable.
Growth
Over the period from mid-2020 to early 2026, $1,000 grew to about $2,078, giving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4%. CAGR is like your average speed on a long road trip, smoothing out bumps along the way. The portfolio slightly beat the global market but trailed the US market, with a smaller max drawdown than both. Max drawdown, the worst peak-to-trough fall, was about -20.9%, which is relatively mild given the returns. This mix has delivered solid growth with somewhat softer crashes than broad benchmarks. Keep in mind, though, that this history sits in a very specific market environment; it’s useful context, not a promise.
Projection
The Monte Carlo projection uses past volatility and returns to simulate many possible 15-year paths, a bit like running thousands of alternate futures. The median outcome turns $1,000 into roughly $2,568, implying around 7% annualized, with a wide but reasonable range around that. Most simulations end positive, but some show much lower or much higher results — that spread is the uncertainty you’re signing up for. This tool helps frame expectations rather than predict specifics; actual future returns will depend on conditions that may differ a lot from history. The main takeaway is that, over long horizons, staying invested in this type of balanced mix is statistically more likely than not to grow capital after inflation.
Asset classes
- Stocks 72%
- Bonds 28%
The asset mix is roughly 72% stocks and 28% bonds, which lines up well with a classic “balanced but growth-leaning” profile. Stocks drive long-term growth but swing more; bonds tend to dampen volatility and add income, especially in risk-off periods. This allocation is well-balanced and aligns closely with global standards for moderate risk investors. Compared with a 100% equity portfolio, this setup should feel noticeably smoother in big downturns, at the cost of slightly lower peaks in roaring bull markets. For someone wanting meaningful growth without full-stock rollercoaster behavior, this stock-bond split is a sensible middle ground that doesn’t look overly aggressive or overly cautious.
Sectors
- Technology 32%
- Financials 7%
- Health Care 6%
- Industrials 6%
- Consumer Discretionary 6%
- Telecommunications 6%
- Consumer Staples 3%
- Energy 2%
- Real Estate 1%
- Utilities 1%
- Basic Materials 1%
This breakdown covers the equity portion of your portfolio only.
Sector exposure is clearly tilted toward technology at about 32%, with other sectors like financials, health care, industrials, consumer areas, and telecoms taking smaller, more even slices. Being tech-heavy is common in modern equity portfolios because larger tech companies now dominate major indices. That said, tech can be more sensitive to interest rates and shifts in innovation cycles, so returns may be more volatile when those themes are in flux. The good news is that there is still representation across many other sectors, which helps if tech hits a rough patch. Overall, the sector mix is growth-oriented but not one-dimensional, offering a decent spread across the economic landscape.
Regions
- North America 72%
This breakdown covers the equity portion of your portfolio only.
Geographically, about 72% of the equity exposure sits in North America, which broadly matches the dominance of that region in global equity markets. This alignment with benchmark data is a strong indicator of diversification within the world’s largest capital market. The flip side is that results will be heavily influenced by the US economy, policy decisions, and the dollar’s strength. If North America outperforms, that concentration helps; if it lags other regions, performance could trail more globally diversified portfolios. For many investors based in the US, this home bias can feel natural and convenient, but it does mean less direct participation in growth from other major regions.
Market capitalization
- Mega-cap 38%
- Large-cap 18%
- Mid-cap 11%
- Small-cap 4%
- Micro-cap 1%
This breakdown covers the equity portion of your portfolio only.
Market-cap exposure leans strongly to mega-cap and large-cap stocks, with smaller allocations to mid, small, and micro caps. Mega and large caps are usually more mature, diversified businesses and tend to be less volatile on a company-by-company basis than tiny firms, though they’re still driven by market sentiment. This tilt makes the portfolio’s equity risk more tied to big household names and index heavyweights, which is in line with broad market norms. The presence of smaller caps, even at modest levels, adds some growth and diversification potential because these companies can behave differently across cycles. Overall, the size mix is mainstream and supports a stable core with a touch of higher-risk, higher-reward exposure.
True holdings
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Part of fund(s):
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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NV NVIDIA Corporation 3.63%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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MS Microsoft Corporation 2.59%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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XT BlackRock Cash Funds Treasury SL Agency 2.03%
Part of fund(s):- iShares Trust
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AM Amazon.com Inc 1.79%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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GO Alphabet Inc Class A 1.61%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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AV Broadcom Inc 1.34%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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GO Alphabet Inc Class C 1.27%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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ME Meta Platforms Inc. 1.25%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
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TS Tesla Inc 1.01%
Part of fund(s):- LS 1x Tesla Tracker ETP Securities GBP
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
- Top 10 total 33.77%
This breakdown covers the equity portion of your portfolio only.
Looking through the funds, Apple ends up being the standout exposure at over 17% when you combine the direct stock and its presence in the ETFs. Several other big US names like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet appear via the ETFs, but each is a much smaller slice. Because only ETF top-10 holdings are captured, actual overlap is higher than reported, but Apple is clearly the only truly concentrated name. Hidden overlap matters because it can make a portfolio less diversified than it looks on the surface. A key implication is that portfolio ups and downs will be meaningfully tied to how large US tech and growth giants perform, especially Apple.
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 mostly neutral across value, size, momentum, yield, and low volatility, meaning the portfolio behaves a lot like the broad market on those dimensions. The one notable tilt is toward quality at 61%. Quality, in this context, refers to companies with stronger balance sheets, stable earnings, and generally more resilient business models. Historically, quality-tilted portfolios can hold up better in downturns and avoid some of the weakest firms, though they might lag in speculative, risk-on frenzies. This balance — broadly market-like with a nudge toward quality — is a positive alignment with evidence-based investing and should help smooth the ride slightly without making the portfolio overly defensive or niche.
Risk contribution
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Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
Weight: 58.70% 74.8% -
Apple Inc
Weight: 13.80% 25.3% -
iShares Trust
Weight: 27.50% 0.0%
Risk contribution shows how much each holding drives overall ups and downs, which can be very different from simple weights. Here, the broad US stock ETF accounts for about 75% of total risk despite being 59% of the portfolio, and Apple contributes around 25% of the risk from just under 14% weight. The bond-heavy iShares fund barely moves the needle on volatility. This means the portfolio’s behavior is essentially a two-asset story: US stocks in general and Apple in particular. If either has a rough stretch, the total portfolio will feel it strongly. Tweaking position sizes over time is one way to keep risk contribution closer to what feels comfortable.
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.
The risk–return chart shows the portfolio sitting on or very near the efficient frontier, meaning that for its current mix of holdings, it’s achieving close to the best possible tradeoff between risk and expected return. The Sharpe ratio, a measure of risk-adjusted return, is solid at 0.68, while a different mix of the same holdings could raise it, but with much higher volatility. This suggests the present balance is sensible for a moderate risk level. It’s reassuring that you don’t need to overhaul the holdings list to get efficiency gains — the structure is already doing what it should. Any future adjustments would mainly be about personal comfort with risk, not fixing inefficiency.
Dividends
- Apple Inc 0.40%
- iShares Trust 3.70%
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares 1.20%
- Weighted yield (per year) 1.78%
The blended dividend yield of about 1.78% is modest but meaningful, with most of the income coming from the bond-focused iShares fund’s higher yield and the broad ETF’s typical equity yield. Apple’s yield is very low, which is common for growth-focused companies that reinvest profits back into the business. For an investor more focused on total return than high current income, this level of yield is perfectly reasonable. Dividends can help cushion returns during flat or slightly negative markets, but they’re just one part of the picture. In this setup, growth from price appreciation is expected to be the main driver, with dividends acting as a small, steady tailwind.
Ongoing product costs
- iShares Trust 0.07%
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares 0.03%
- Weighted costs total (per year) 0.04%
The overall cost level is impressively low, with a total expense ratio (TER) of around 0.04%. TER is the annual fee charged by funds, similar to a tiny management toll on your investment highway. Being this close to rock-bottom costs is a major structural advantage because fees compound just like returns — but in reverse. Over many years, even a small cost gap versus pricier funds can add up to thousands of dollars. This allocation is well-balanced and aligns closely with best practices on cost efficiency, leaving more of the investment growth in the investor’s pocket rather than being eaten away by ongoing charges.
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