Compare two investment portfolios head-to-head with market event simulations. Test your investment strategies with our advanced backtesting tool.
Compare two investment portfolios head-to-head. Add market crash scenarios, test different strategies, and see which approach wins over time.
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Our Portfolio Battle Simulator lets you compare two different investment strategies side-by-side through various market conditions. See which portfolio performs better during bull markets, bear markets, recessions, and recovery periods.
Create Portfolio A and Portfolio B with different asset allocations. Try aggressive vs conservative, or stocks vs bonds.
Test against bull markets, bear markets, crashes, recessions, and recovery periods to see how each portfolio handles stress.
See side-by-side performance, risk metrics, and which portfolio wins in different conditions. Make data-driven decisions.
Allocation: 90% Stocks, 10% Bonds
Maximum growth potential with high volatility. Best for young investors (20s-30s) with 20+ year horizons. Can handle 40-50% drawdowns during crashes. Historical return: 9-10% annually.
Allocation: 70% Stocks, 30% Bonds
Balanced approach with good growth and moderate stability. Suitable for mid-career investors (40s-50s). Typical drawdowns: 30-35%. Historical return: 8-9% annually.
Allocation: 60% Stocks, 40% Bonds
Classic balanced portfolio. Good for pre-retirees (50s-60s) wanting growth with reduced volatility. Typical drawdowns: 25-30%. Historical return: 7-8% annually.
Allocation: 40% Stocks, 60% Bonds
Capital preservation with modest growth. Ideal for retirees or those within 5 years of retirement. Typical drawdowns: 15-20%. Historical return: 6-7% annually.
Allocation: 30% Stocks, 40% Long-term Bonds, 15% Intermediate Bonds, 7.5% Gold, 7.5% Commodities
Ray Dalio's famous strategy designed to perform in all economic conditions. Lower returns but exceptional stability. Historical return: 7-8% with minimal drawdowns.
Sustained upward trend with 20%+ gains. Stocks outperform bonds significantly. Aggressive portfolios shine. Lasts 3-10 years typically.
20%+ decline from recent highs. Bonds provide stability. Conservative portfolios lose less. Average duration: 9-18 months. Happens every 3-5 years.
Sudden 30-50%+ drop. Tests your risk tolerance. Bonds and cash cushion the blow. 2008: -57%, 2020: -34%. Rare but inevitable.
Rebound after crash. Aggressive portfolios recover fastest. Stocks can gain 50-100%+ in 1-2 years. Those who stay invested win big.
Little net change over years. Frustrating but normal. Dividend stocks and bonds provide returns. Patience required. 2000-2013 was mostly sideways.
Overall gain/loss over the period. Higher is better, but consider risk taken to achieve it.
Largest peak-to-trough decline. Shows worst-case scenario. Can you stomach a 40% drop? This metric reveals it.
Risk-adjusted return. Higher is better. Above 1.0 is good, above 2.0 is excellent. Measures return per unit of risk.
How much returns fluctuate. Lower means smoother ride. Stocks: 15-20%, Bonds: 5-10%, Balanced: 10-15%.
How long to recover from drawdowns. Aggressive portfolios drop more but often recover faster. Conservative portfolios drop less but may lag in recoveries.
It depends on your age, risk tolerance, and timeline. Young investors can handle aggressive portfolios. Near-retirees need conservative approaches. The "best" portfolio is one you'll stick with through volatility.
No. Market timing rarely works. Set an allocation based on your situation and rebalance annually. Trying to predict markets usually leads to buying high and selling low.
Once or twice per year, or when allocations drift 5%+ from targets. Rebalancing forces you to sell winners and buy losers, maintaining your risk level.
Absolutely! Test different glide paths (gradually shifting from aggressive to conservative as you age). See how different strategies perform through various market cycles.