Allocation Lab

Portfolio Simulator

Customize a strategy's weights, or compare multiple strategies side by side.

Step 1: Choose a Strategy

Step 2: Asset Weights

US Large Cap
10.0%SPY
US Large Value
10.0%VTV
US Small Cap
10.0%IJR
US Small Cap Value
10.0%VBR
International Developed
0.0%VEA
Emerging Markets
0.0%VWO
Total International
10.0%VXUS
US Total Market
0.0%VTI
US Long-Term Bonds
0.0%TLT
US Intermediate Bonds
0.0%IEF
US Short-Term Bonds
0.0%SHY
US Total Bond Market
40.0%BND
TIPS (Inflation-Protected)
0.0%TIP
Gold
0.0%GLD
Commodities
0.0%DBC
REITs
10.0%VNQ
Cash
0.0%BIL
Total: 100.0% — 0.0% remaining

Step 3: Simulation Options

Rebalancing

Fund expenses

Included deducts each primary ETF's expense ratio. Proxy index history (pre-ETF) is unchanged.

Hypothetical historical performance based on backtested data. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Full disclaimer

Choose a strategy or set your own weights, then run a backtest.

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How to read a backtest

Compare like with like

Use the same start date and rebalancing rule for every strategy in a comparison.

Inspect the path, not only CAGR

Maximum drawdown, recovery time, and withdrawal outcomes show risks a final value can hide.

Check the assumptions

Results use historical data and may include clearly marked proxy history; real results use a fixed 2.8% annual inflation assumption.