What ETF is used in this backtest?

VT, which tracks global equities in one fund.

This is a 100% equity portfolio for investors seeking maximum growth and diversification across regions; it will experience full stock-market drawdowns.

How has total world equity performed?

Run the backtest above to see its return and drawdown. VT history begins in 2008, so earlier ranges are clamped.

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Total World Equity portfolio backtest

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See how $10,000 in the Total World Equity portfolio would have grown — real, dividend-adjusted history, rebalanced yearly. No signup.

One fund, the whole investable stock market — 100% global equities.

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VT · Vanguard Total World Stock ETF100%

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About the Total World Equity strategy

A total world equity portfolio holds the entire global stock market in one fund — US, developed international, and emerging markets, weighted by size. It's the simplest possible way to own equities globally, with the market itself deciding the country weights.

This backtest uses VT, rebalanced annually (a single holding, so effectively held throughout). There are no bonds and no home-country bias — just full, market-cap-weighted global equity exposure.

It suits investors who want maximum equity diversification with zero maintenance and no view on which regions will outperform.

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A single-fund portfolio holding the entire global stock market — US, developed international, and emerging markets — weighted by market size.

For educational and informational purposes only. Backtests use split- and dividend-adjusted historical prices with annual rebalancing and no fees, taxes, or slippage; real-world results differ. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Awalyt does not provide investment advice.