History
A classic example of lazy portfolio design: understandable enough to explain quickly.
Philosophy
Prefer broad funds and easy rebalancing over elaborate asset allocation.
Lazy PassiveMarket betaStock / bondModerateLow complexity
Second Grader Portfolio
A deliberately simple index mix built for clarity and low maintenance.
Asset allocation
US Stocks
50%International Stocks
20%Bonds
30%Performance
How this allocation behaved across modern markets
Annual rebalancing, local bond and cash proxies where relevant, and optional inflation adjustment through CPI.
1970-2024Log scale
CAGR
9.7%
1970-2024
Max drawdown
-24.7%
Volatility
12.0%
Worst year
-20.3%
2008
Implementation
Local products and proxies
🌐 Second Grader Portfolio implementation
Long-term individual investor
Use broad, low-cost funds or ETFs matching each asset class.
Account notes: Implementation depends on local account types and tax wrappers.
Costs: Prefer low-cost, liquid vehicles.
Rebalancing: Annual rebalancing or tolerance bands.
Tax: Country-specific tax treatment should be reviewed before implementation.
Product names are implementation examples for research. Availability, taxation, share classes and suitability should be checked with the investor's broker and tax situation.
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