The author proposes a 60/40 US/international ETF portfolio with small-cap value tilts and ex-China emerging markets, designed to beat QQQ/QQQM in 2026.
SCHK — LONG Author includes SCHK as the US large/mid cap core of a 60/40 portfolio intended to beat QQQ/QQQM in 2026 total return. SCHK provides cap-weighted exposure to the top 1000 US companies. The portfolio uses a 60% US allocation and the author expects this structure to outperform QQQ.
The goal of the God Hand is to spank QQQ/QQQM in 2026 in total return.
AVUV — LONG Author includes AVUV as a US small-cap value allocation in a portfolio designed to beat QQQ/QQQM in 2026 total return. The author believes small-cap value exposure adds a premium, and the US sleeve is built as a 3x-small-cap-value style box.
The goal of the God Hand is to spank QQQ/QQQM in 2026 in total return.
SCHF — LONG Author includes SCHF as the developed international large/mid cap core of the 60/40 portfolio intended to beat QQQ/QQQM in 2026. It provides cap-weighted exposure to ex-US developed markets. The author allocates 40% to international based on Vanguard's recommended split.
The goal of the God Hand is to spank QQQ/QQQM in 2026 in total return.
AVDV — LONG Author includes AVDV as an international small-cap value tilt in the portfolio designed to outperform QQQ/QQQM in 2026. The author believes small-cap value premiums are stronger internationally, so the international sleeve tilts heavier to these factors.
The goal of the God Hand is to spank QQQ/QQQM in 2026 in total return.
VEXC — LONG Author includes VEXC as the emerging markets ex-China allocation in the portfolio meant to beat QQQ/QQQM in 2026. The author excludes China due to housing bubble, oil-linked loan repayment risk, and vulnerability to blockades/tariffs. This provides emerging market exposure while avoiding perceived China-specific risks.
Emerging market excludes China. Crystal ball reasons. Housing bubble pop. Venezuelan oil can no longer be used to pay back loans. Energy dependent, so double vulnerable to naval blockades in event of Taiwan war. Extremely export dependent in a new tariff world.