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Balanced (3-bucket) model portfolio
Growth, income, and aristocrats split roughly in thirds. The "default starter" for the long term.
Portfolio yield2.88%Weighted average, live
Portfolio safety7.3/10Weighted average, 0-10
Income on $100K$2,884/year, pre-tax
Holdings7Tickers in this model
The holdings
| Ticker | Weight | Yield | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOO · Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 35% | 1.07% | 7.4/10 · Solid |
| SCHD · Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 25% | 3.30% | 7.9/10 · Solid |
| NOBL · ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 15% | 1.94% | 7.6/10 · Solid |
| JEPQ · JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | 10% | 9.95% | 5.4/10 · Mixed |
| O · Realty Income Corporation | 5% | 5.05% | 5.8/10 · Mixed |
| JNJ · Johnson & Johnson | 5% | 2.10% | 8.0/10 · Strong |
| MSFT · Microsoft Corporation | 5% | 0.81% | 8.3/10 · Strong |
Why this mix
Mid-range yield with most return coming from VOO growth.
Best account: Either
See the descriptive write-up of this archetype on the investor-archetypes page for the behavioral context — what kind of investor naturally lands here, and what to watch for.
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