Portfolio Charts turns more than half a century of global market history into goal-driven visualizations so you can identify the right portfolio for your needs. It is a labor of love by an individual investor just like you, and my mission is to provide free resources that empower everyday people to achieve their financial goals while enjoying the journey.
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Sophisticated tools for DIY investors
The charts are designed for exploration. Try it!
With 56 years of market data spanning 71 unique assets, the charts are also fully customizable to study deep histories of any portfolio you can imagine.
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Built on a few core beliefs
PURPOSEFUL PHILOSOPHY

Minimum effort, maximum satisfaction
A well-designed portfolio will grow and protect your money on autopilot so that you can focus your energy on the things in life that truly matter.
DATA-DRIVEN PRINCIPLES

A faith not tested cannot be trusted
Like engineers testing a parachute, the tools run thorough tests on all types of portfolios so that diligent savers can invest with confidence.
VISUAL SENSIBILITY

A picture is worth a thousand calculations
Raw numbers are only as valuable as your ability to see their impact. The unique charts show the best and worst outcomes in a single image.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

The investing world is bigger than ever
The research looks beyond old-school assumptions and translates many modern assets to the inflation and currency of different countries.
UNBIASED MINDSET

No one portfolio is suitable for all people
Everyone is different. Rather than promoting one asset allocation to rule them all, the collection offers good options for all types of investors.
TRUSTWORTHY APPROACH

Good data with no ulterior motives
The site offers free tools with no ads, affiliate links, or data harvesting. It’s a hobby project supported by the generosity of patrons.
About the author
Writing independently about investing since 2015
Portfolio Charts is run by one creative mechanical engineer with a passion for DIY investing. I’m a visual thinker who appreciates the stories that well-presented data can tell, and I’m happy to share what I’ve learned. You can call me Tyler.
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