Portfolio Battle

Pick 5 stocks or ETFs from a pool of 28 options. Choose a time period (10, 20, or 30 years). Your portfolio is equally weighted (20% each) and compared against the S&P 500 over the same period. The simulator uses approximate historical compound annual growth rates (CAGR) for each stock.

The returns are simplified approximations based on publicly available historical CAGR data. Real investment returns depend on exact entry/exit dates, dividends, splits, and many other factors. This is an educational tool, not a precise backtester. Never make investment decisions based on this simulation.

The S&P 500 is a self-cleaning index — it drops failing companies and adds successful ones automatically. According to SPIVA Scorecard data, over 92% of large-cap U.S. fund managers underperform the S&P 500 over a 15-year period. The odds are stacked against stock pickers.

For most people, the evidence strongly supports buying low-cost index funds (like VOO, VTI, or VTSAX) and holding for decades. Warren Buffett himself recommends this approach for most investors. It's boring, but it works better than active stock picking for 90%+ of people.

Absolutely not. This is an educational game for entertainment purposes only. Glen Bradford is not a financial advisor. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own research and consider consulting a fiduciary financial advisor before making investment decisions.