My $500 Investment Plan

An interactive dashboard visualizing your new portfolio allocation.

This 2026 Investment Plan avoids Magnificent 7 stocks. The best ETFs were chosen to perform well in an environment with Quantitative Easing, Low Non-Financial Liquidity, and High Corporate Bankruptcies.

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Top-Level Allocation

Your total investment is first divided into three core tranches. This chart shows how your capital is split at the highest level.

This view breaks down the "recipe" for each of the three tranches. Each card shows the specific ETFs, their percentage allocation *within* that tranche, and the exact dollar amount.

Tranche 1: Defensive & Bonds ($225.00)

ETF % $ Amount
TLT 80% $180.00
XLU 10% $22.50
XLP 10% $22.50

Tranche 2: Equity Allocation ($225.00)

Stock/ETF % $ Amount
BRK-B 33.33% $75.00
MKL 33.33% $75.00
BN 33.34% $75.00

Tranche 3: Dividend Equities ($50.00)

ETF % $ Amount
VPU 90% $45.00
VCIT 10% $5.00