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My future portfolio: Opportunity-oriented, broadly diversified and long-term oriented!

In the world of investing, structure and weighting are crucial, especially if you want to build a sustainable and high-yielding portfolio. The following chart shows my target weighting

target weighting, based on the core-satellite principle. This model combines stability with targeted growth potential, a balance between risk and opportunity.

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The portfolio structure at a glance:


1. core component - 73.7% (between 70-80%) FTSE All-World (blue) $VWRL (+1.46%)
and $FWRG (+1.62%) The majority of my portfolio is made up of the FTSE All-World ETFwhich tracks over 4,000 companies worldwide. This broad diversification is the basis for long-term asset accumulation and protects against individual risks.


Advantages:

  • Worldwide diversification in industrialized and emerging countries
  • Automatic access to the world's largest companies
  • High stability with moderate risk
  • Automatic rebalancing if, for example, America loses economic power.


2. satellite components - 26.3% (max. 30%) opportunity-oriented additions

These components increase the return potential through targeted investments outside the broad market index:


- 15.8 % Bitcoin (brown) $BTC (+0.66%)

I see Bitcoin as a promising but volatile investment. As a decentralized store of value and possible "digital gold", it can benefit greatly in the long term, especially if demonetization continues or institutional acceptance grows.


- 10.5 % gold ETF (orange) $ZGLD

This is a physically deposited gold ETFa classic safe haven with digital access. Gold has historically provided reliable protection against inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and currency risks. ZGLD combines these advantages with the efficiency of an ETF.


(Currently: portfolio still has too little gold and All-World monthly savings plan runs on the FWRG and weekly savings plan on the ZGLD.

Bitcoin is more of a lump sum if more fallen and aligned to 4-year cycle.

Otherwise just a small gamble on Take-Two $TTWO (+2.01%) with the GTA 6 hype going on but will then be sold shortly before release and regrouped).


Why this portfolio?


The core-satellite model offers me several advantages:


  • Stability through the core share (FTSE All-World)
  • Flexibility & innovation through satellites (Bitcoin and gold)
  • Risk control through clear weightings


It is a portfolio that is designed for the long term, i.e. not a short-term speculative portfolio, but a well thought-out structure with a strategic focus on the next 10-40 years.


Possible further developments


Of course, no portfolio is set in stone or perfect. Here are a few considerations for possible further development:


  • Further satellite ideasEmerging markets, AI ETFs, small caps, dividend stocks
  • Rebalancing strategy: Review the weighting once a year and adjust if necessary
  • Hedging strategiesE.g. through cash quota or bonds for times of crisis


And now it's up to you:


  • What does your portfolio weighting look like?
  • Are you more interested in stability or do you take more risk?
  • What role do crypto or precious metals play in your strategy?
  • Do you also use the core-satellite model or do you take a different approach?


I look forward to your input, your experiences and your questions in the comments!


Your Lord Vader!


#etf
#cryoto
#gold
#langfristig

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Top! That's all you need: ACWI, BTC, GLD. 👍

The only question that remains is the weighting. Why this? Is it maxSharperatio, min max drawdown or...?
Rebalanced you?

My research on the Epi portfolio has shown that a vola-weighted ratio of BTC and GLD is optimal for the risk/reward ratio, i.e. approx. gold:BTC = 3:1.

Otherwise, you are welcome to turbo-charge the portfolio by using Wisdomtree Efficient Core Global instead of ACWI
and 2xGLD instead of gold, weighting everything equally and layering an SMA200 strategy on top. Doubles the return and halves the risk. 😬

https://www.justetf.com/en/etf-profile.html?isin=IE00077IIPQ8#overview

https://www.portfoliovisualizer.com/tactical-asset-allocation-model?s=y&sl=71lZB2Ud3JVlZBrJf9G590
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@Epi I'll have a look at💪 Weighting is not yet set in stone, hence this post. Rebalancing would certainly be 1-2x per year to see if everything still fits!
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@TheRealDarthVader Added the backtest of the power portfolio above.
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@Epi Wow thank you🫡
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@Epi this would mean that if one of the three values is above the sma200 it is bought and if it falls it is sold. i just wanted to look into it with a small position in an extra depot.
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@Epi great thanks. Ok, I just had a look. Gold and bitcoin are just above the sma200. the etf is below it. But it hasn't really been around for long have I got that right?
So if I take 3000 euros as initial money, I buy double leveraged gold and bitcoin for 1000 each. With the etf I wait for the sma200 buy signal?
What I don't quite understand is when and if at all I rebalance if bitcoin, for example, rises significantly more than gold or the etf.
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@Happysurfer Exactly, observe the SMA200 1/3 at a time. Trading only takes place on a fixed date each month, e.g. the 1st. Everything in between is irrelevant. This is important in order to reduce false signals and bring calm to the strategy.

You can keep rebalancing pragmatic. Although you would theoretically have to create the 3x 1/3 weighting on each key date, this is hardly possible at a favorable price for the small amount. Simply rebalance as soon as it fits, e.g. when two assets are traded.

Incidentally, you can also simply use a 2xSPY or the holy Amumbo for the equity portion.
@Epi Thanks again for the quick reply. Which day then where I trade does not matter?
And how does it look like if I would like to invest additionally every month? just buy more if the values are still above the sm200? with that I could also rebalance a little if there is more than one value in the depot.
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@Happysurfer Which day is optimal depends on the assets and the model. This is then shown by a backtest. Sometimes it tends to be the middle of the month, sometimes the end. But a day in the last week of the month usually works well.

As long as you are building up the portfolio, rebalancing is easier. You can be creative. 😬
@Epi Hopefully the last question first. With the leveraged values, do you take the sma200 from the unleveraged values? Or is it the same in the end? I just thought that with leveraged values, the path dependency could result in different values, right?
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50% FTSE
25% BTC
15% Gold
10% Bonds
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@Bein-Godik perfect!!! Silver is also a good option
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I save for the long term:

70% $VWCE
30% $BTC

I also hold smaller positions in watches, gold coins, multi-factor ETFs and a Wikifolio certificate.

I currently feel very comfortable with this :)
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@Thesaurus I also have a nice watch and gold coins. Pokemon and stuff like that too😆 but only the very liquid things are in this portfolio above💪
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@TheRealDarthVader Yes, I do the same :D
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@TheRealDarthVader although I didn't quite understand what makes a Rolex more liquid than Pokémon cards haha
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@Thesaurus Both were similarly liquid back then, Rolex was just more hype and you could really get rid of it almost for the market price if you wanted to. Today it's still a good investment, but I now put it at a similar level to Pokemon cards, provided they are in very good condition of course!
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@HyFive Bitcoin FTW! Can you sleep well at night with it? Do you also plan to realize profits or are you hodling through?
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@TheRealDarthVader Hi, of course 👍. I'm currently still invested at around 64% and am gradually realizing with a lot of patience. I'm holding 90% for the long term, at least 5-10 years. I'm even planning to sell a property to put everything into Bitcoin. This is of course risky and not for everyone, but I see the greatest potential here. I'm aware of the volatility, so this is MY personal strategy, not general advice. I am fully behind it. 🙌 the journey starts very soon. 🤠
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@HyFive Then have fun and may the force be with you!
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@TheRealDarthVader I wish you the same, Padawan. If you choose a different path, may the darkness not find you for it. :)
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@HyFive I am already Lord Vader of the dark side of the Force, so please! ;)
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@TheRealDarthVader Vader. The dark path you walk, but may fate not judge you for it. :D
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That's exactly how I feel. ☺️
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Exactly the same for me, only without gold. Is gold a must-have for you? Somehow I have followed the development of gold over the last year but always missed the entry point a little.
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@federalreserve Yes, the way the world is currently developing, I see gold as a unique asset because it really does the opposite of the stock or crypto market, i.e. it does its own thing to a certain extent😉 But I only recently got into gold, so I'm running a weekly savings plan for a few months because it's also all time high right now!
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will also include BTC in the 2026 bear market, a fixed component then
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@Depot_7777 Perfect, I'll buy in again both in the medium and long term!
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My core consists of 3 ETFs (one of which is the FTSE AllWorld in distributing form) because the aim is to grow the dividend. They pay out alternating quarterly dividends. Apart from that, I still have around 23% in equities to gain experience and experiment. (Although I'm considering separating them from my main portfolio and moving them separately into an experimental portfolio)...
Gold and BTC run alongside in the savings plan. 👍🏻
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Thank you for the detailed and informative article, Your Lordship 😄. The structure of my portfolio would be similarly simple. However, it is currently still under construction. The core component is the $FWRG (~60%) and the satellites $965515 (~20%), $SPICHA (~10%) and $BTC (~10%).

I will continue to buy in the coming years to achieve my desired allocation.

May the force in the financial galaxy be with you and greetings to the Emperor 😉.
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@Der_Sparfuchs Hello thrifty fox, you aspiring Sith. Lord Vader likes your strategy, we can use it to conquer the financial galaxies. The Emperor is also pleased with your progress!
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Hello everyone, I am currently rebuilding my portfolio to
10% Bitcoin
10% gold
80% shares
-> I am dividing these in turn into $VWRL
$TDIV
$FEQP
$XBAS

My current portfolio still needs to be adjusted, but I don't want to make any loss-making purchases.
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@fizzelfritz Great plan, you'll definitely be in the black in the long term. May I ask why Singapore etf?
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@TheRealDarthVader Sure, but I don't know if the answer will satisfy you. I am often in Singapore for work and have a certain soft spot for the city. In addition, the ETF $D05 $SE $GRAB also has individual shares, so everything is combined.
As I said, rather subjective opinions
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@fizzelfritz They say the more rational and impersonal the investment, the better, but as long as you don't overweight this ETF, it should work out well in the long term!
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@TheRealDarthVader nope, it's around 2.5% and not really worth mentioning what goes in here every month. But it currently has a performance of 6%
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My portfolio is still under construction, i.e. I am still invested in crypto stocks until it goes towards the top - then reallocation: approx. 30% $SPYL, 30% $JEGP (I am already in here) 30% targeted $BTC 10% variable
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Also exciting! But predicting the crypto top is always difficult. It may already be over... I would recommend going out in stages and not just waiting for a certain price level for Bitcoin, for example!
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@TheRealDarthVader Yes, that's right, I'll try...
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A quick question about the world's beloved FTSE. Why does everyone rave about $VWRL?
I have the MSCI World $IWDA, for example, and it does much better. Can someone please explain this to me?
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@market_maverick_115 Yes, that has been the case in recent years. Nobody knows whether it will always be like this. Keyword diversification: if you want maximum diversification with minimum effort and costs, then $VWRL is simply one of the best. It pays out dividends, so you can also invest the dividends as you wish. Then automatic adjustment to the almost all world situation. All world has twice as many stocks as the MSCI if one of these stocks from a country that is not in the MSCI delivers a mega return and thus becomes a top 100 stock. Then I have the return and you don't. This example is very hypothetical, but it's simply about as little effort and fees and as much return and diversification as possible!
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@TheRealDarthVader then a FTSE All World and an ACWI together hardly makes sense. Correct?
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@market_maverick_115 Exactly just one of the two and don't mix it with msci world just a world etf and that's it👍
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@market_maverick_115 The MSCI only refers to industrialized nations, while the FTSE also includes emerging markets.
And the ACWI even includes emerging and developing countries.
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would make the allocation more aggressive. 50% etf, 35% btc, 15% gold
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Also enter a small percentage of Ethereum. 🖖🏼
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This is great! I would however look into instead of vwrl (that has 0.22% fee) to get the developed market one from vanguard for 90% (0.12% fee) and emerging market from vanguard for 10% (0.22% fee). This basically makes the all world index. The total this way would be 0.13% fees and save you lots of money in the future! Let me know if I may be etong.
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