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10% Bonds
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in 10% Bonds, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Oct 29, 2019, corresponding to the inception date of XEF-U.TO

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.48%-1.70%-2.42%-2.28%13.57%18.26%12.69%12.98%
Portfolio
10% Bonds
0.12%-1.34%1.22%2.80%18.61%16.98%11.20%
VCN.TO
Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF
0.58%-1.57%4.82%9.94%32.07%20.93%14.98%12.63%
XUU.TO
iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF
0.33%-1.50%-2.03%-1.93%13.64%19.08%12.92%14.05%
XEF-U.TO
iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF
0.00%-0.26%3.66%5.62%21.60%15.11%9.59%
XEC.TO
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF
-0.81%-0.92%5.23%6.04%28.57%17.06%6.14%8.53%
ZAG.TO
BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF
0.22%-1.38%0.11%-0.25%0.56%3.21%0.59%1.66%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 30, 2019, 10% Bonds's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, 10% Bonds closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.69%3.04%-4.32%0.96%1.22%
20254.23%-0.54%-2.93%-2.39%4.83%2.92%1.95%2.60%4.37%1.99%0.77%-0.45%18.38%
20241.12%4.04%2.97%-1.87%2.91%0.97%3.57%0.44%2.39%0.34%4.45%-0.91%22.17%
20235.49%-0.83%1.20%1.98%-2.10%3.00%2.48%-0.62%-3.82%-0.94%6.70%2.88%15.96%
2022-3.58%-2.03%1.25%-5.23%-0.64%-6.74%5.09%-1.38%-4.09%3.75%7.01%-3.36%-10.42%
20210.66%1.53%2.16%1.72%0.59%2.98%1.53%2.61%-2.26%1.99%0.00%3.00%17.71%

Benchmark Metrics

10% Bonds has an annualized alpha of 3.15%, beta of 0.65, and R² of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 30, 2019.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (77.04%) than losses (73.52%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.15% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.65 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
3.15%
Beta
0.65
0.80
Upside Capture
77.04%
Downside Capture
73.52%

Expense Ratio

10% Bonds has an expense ratio of 0.11%, which is considered low. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

10% Bonds ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


10% Bonds Risk / Return Rank: 5252
Overall Rank
10% Bonds Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5656
Sharpe Ratio Rank
10% Bonds Sortino Ratio Rank: 4949
Sortino Ratio Rank
10% Bonds Omega Ratio Rank: 5858
Omega Ratio Rank
10% Bonds Calmar Ratio Rank: 4848
Calmar Ratio Rank
10% Bonds Martin Ratio Rank: 4949
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.32

0.75

+0.57

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.82

1.14

+0.68

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.18

+0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.85

1.15

+0.70

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.01

4.21

+3.80


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VCN.TO
Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF
902.122.701.423.0413.72
XUU.TO
iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF
370.731.101.171.164.32
XEF-U.TO
iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF
641.361.811.271.636.25
XEC.TO
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF
741.522.061.302.297.92
ZAG.TO
BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF
130.120.191.020.100.20

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

10% Bonds Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.32
  • 5-Year: 1.04
  • All Time: 0.91

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.98 to 1.66, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of 10% Bonds compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

10% Bonds provided a 1.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.78%1.82%1.92%2.08%2.28%1.84%1.82%1.93%1.75%1.51%1.58%1.63%
VCN.TO
Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF
2.11%2.27%2.69%2.99%3.15%2.48%2.70%2.85%2.80%2.29%2.34%2.65%
XUU.TO
iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF
1.17%1.16%1.02%1.22%1.38%1.01%1.33%1.68%1.73%1.49%1.65%1.52%
XEF-U.TO
iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF
1.75%1.78%2.04%2.08%2.43%1.94%1.40%0.77%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
XEC.TO
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF
1.83%1.92%2.03%2.16%2.28%2.78%1.64%2.87%2.66%2.13%1.80%2.19%
ZAG.TO
BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF
3.48%3.48%3.44%3.47%3.56%3.04%2.88%3.03%2.92%2.95%3.07%3.13%

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the 10% Bonds. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the 10% Bonds was 27.69%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.

The current 10% Bonds drawdown is 3.91%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-27.69%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 2020161Nov 11, 2020184
-17.89%Dec 30, 2021117Jun 16, 2022358Nov 20, 2023475
-13.37%Jan 31, 202547Apr 8, 202553Jun 24, 2025100
-7.68%Feb 27, 202616Mar 20, 2026
-5.48%Jul 17, 202415Aug 7, 202417Aug 30, 202432

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Diversification

Diversification Metrics


Number of Effective Assets

The portfolio contains 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.65, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkZAG.TOXEF-U.TOXEC.TOVCN.TOXUU.TOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.090.270.530.650.960.86
ZAG.TO0.091.000.120.060.110.100.18
XEF-U.TO0.270.121.000.310.310.290.52
XEC.TO0.530.060.311.000.540.560.65
VCN.TO0.650.110.310.541.000.690.83
XUU.TO0.960.100.290.560.691.000.91
Portfolio0.860.180.520.650.830.911.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 30, 2019