There are many ways to express your views on the market—or your concerns about drawdowns.
Here’s a simple framework we use when thinking about allocations within the model:
- Conservative or cautious? You might opt for the 10/40 version—10% TQQQ in normal years, moving to 40% in hard down years.
- Unsure? The 20/40 version gives you a more balanced exposure.
- Confident in the model? The 40/60 version offers the most potential upside.
📊 Another way to express your market view: determine what percent of your portfolio is dedicated to Stars. In this case, you might use the 40/60 model and simply adjust your portfolio exposure to Stars based on your conviction.
💬 Here’s the part to really track:
Compare the performance of the Stars portion of your portfolio to the rest over 5 years. Odds are, you’ll see that Stars have grown at twice the rate of the rest of your portfolio.
📈 That kind of performance makes a compelling case for increasing your allocation to Stars over time.