A growth-tilted version of the classic balanced portfolio.
Asset allocation
History
The 70/30 portfolio evolved as a simple extension of the traditional 60/40 model used throughout the 20th century by institutional investors. As equity returns dominated long-term performance, many investors increased equity exposure while retaining bonds as a stabilizer.
Philosophy
Increase expected returns by raising equity exposure while maintaining a meaningful bond allocation for risk control.
Performance
Annual rebalancing, local bond and cash proxies where relevant, and optional inflation adjustment through CPI.
CAGR
9.2%
1970-2024
Max drawdown
-24.1%
Volatility
12.3%
Worst year
-22.2%
2008
Implementation
🇪🇸 Spain implementation
Growth-oriented investor.
Use global equity UCITS funds (VWCE/IWDA) plus EUR bond funds (AGGH).
Account notes: Prefer accumulating funds.
Costs: Keep equity exposure low-cost.
Rebalancing: Annual.
Tax: Fund transfers can help reduce taxes.
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