Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
QQC.TO Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF CAD Hedged | Large Cap Growth Equities | 33.39% |
VA.TO Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 16.51% |
VE.TO Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF | Europe Equities | 13.87% |
XEMC.TO iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 20.43% |
XIC.TO iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | Canada Equities | 15.80% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Questrade TFSA ETF, 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 Feb 15, 2023, corresponding to the inception date of XEMC.TO
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.00% | -2.01% | -2.73% | -2.59% | 13.21% | 18.14% | 12.62% | 12.95% |
Portfolio Questrade TFSA ETF | -0.24% | -1.27% | 3.56% | 6.57% | 28.79% | 21.14% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
QQC.TO Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF CAD Hedged | 0.40% | -0.90% | -3.37% | -3.54% | 19.81% | 24.29% | — | — |
VA.TO Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index ETF | -1.29% | -1.32% | 10.40% | 13.58% | 36.21% | 18.01% | 8.97% | 9.70% |
VE.TO Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF | 0.02% | -0.58% | 1.49% | 4.00% | 18.12% | 15.76% | 11.01% | 9.54% |
XEMC.TO iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | -1.10% | -1.86% | 9.57% | 16.25% | 40.82% | 20.31% | — | — |
XIC.TO iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | 0.44% | -1.80% | 5.02% | 11.00% | 33.99% | 21.12% | 14.69% | 12.66% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 16, 2023, Questrade TFSA ETF's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.57%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -6.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Questrade TFSA ETF closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -4.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.00% | 4.96% | -5.97% | 0.90% | 3.56% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.90% | -1.45% | -2.87% | -1.30% | 5.85% | 4.59% | 2.09% | 1.83% | 5.85% | 4.62% | -0.36% | -0.15% | 24.48% |
| 2024 | 1.14% | 4.52% | 2.55% | -1.88% | 3.06% | 2.75% | 2.41% | -0.51% | 2.00% | -0.21% | 2.81% | 0.53% | 20.72% |
| 2023 | -1.44% | 3.19% | 1.58% | 1.72% | 2.32% | 3.13% | -0.86% | -3.71% | -1.35% | 7.45% | 3.40% | 16.02% |
Benchmark Metrics
Questrade TFSA ETF has an annualized alpha of 5.79%, beta of 0.82, and R² of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 16, 2023.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (90.11%) than losses (52.32%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.79% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 5.79%
- Beta
- 0.82
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 90.11%
- Downside Capture
- 52.32%
Expense Ratio
Questrade TFSA ETF has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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
Questrade TFSA ETF ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.65 | 0.73 | +0.92 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.24 | 1.11 | +1.13 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.17 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.57 | 1.12 | +1.45 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.38 | 4.09 | +6.29 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQC.TO Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF CAD Hedged | 47 | 0.89 | 1.36 | 1.20 | 1.61 | 4.78 |
VA.TO Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index ETF | 85 | 1.81 | 2.38 | 1.36 | 3.00 | 11.11 |
VE.TO Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF | 53 | 1.11 | 1.55 | 1.22 | 1.45 | 5.59 |
XEMC.TO iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | 88 | 2.06 | 2.70 | 1.38 | 3.15 | 11.31 |
XIC.TO iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | 92 | 2.24 | 2.83 | 1.45 | 3.23 | 14.37 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Questrade TFSA ETF provided a 1.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.61% | 1.70% | 1.83% | 1.82% | 1.75% | 1.37% | 1.17% | 1.42% | 1.47% | 0.98% | 1.02% | 1.16% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
QQC.TO Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF CAD Hedged | 0.40% | 0.39% | 0.45% | 0.54% | 0.91% | 0.56% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VA.TO Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index ETF | 1.97% | 2.17% | 2.31% | 2.57% | 3.09% | 2.35% | 2.14% | 2.53% | 2.84% | 1.71% | 1.62% | 1.88% |
VE.TO Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF | 2.54% | 2.58% | 2.97% | 2.97% | 3.20% | 2.97% | 2.41% | 3.79% | 3.57% | 2.22% | 2.33% | 2.47% |
XEMC.TO iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | 2.26% | 2.48% | 2.28% | 1.67% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
XIC.TO iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | 2.13% | 2.23% | 2.64% | 2.95% | 3.10% | 2.44% | 3.03% | 3.01% | 3.19% | 2.49% | 2.72% | 3.21% |
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 Questrade TFSA ETF. 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 Questrade TFSA ETF was 15.23%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 26 trading sessions.
The current Questrade TFSA ETF drawdown is 5.60%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -15.23% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 26 | May 15, 2025 | 60 |
| -9.68% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -8.35% | Jul 17, 2024 | 15 | Aug 7, 2024 | 35 | Sep 26, 2024 | 50 |
| -7.17% | Jul 31, 2023 | 62 | Oct 27, 2023 | 12 | Nov 14, 2023 | 74 |
| -4.51% | Nov 4, 2025 | 13 | Nov 20, 2025 | 29 | Jan 5, 2026 | 42 |
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 4.45, 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
| Benchmark | XIC.TO | VE.TO | XEMC.TO | VA.TO | QQC.TO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.89 | 0.85 |
| XIC.TO | 0.58 | 1.00 | 0.59 | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 0.71 |
| VE.TO | 0.53 | 0.59 | 1.00 | 0.52 | 0.63 | 0.46 | 0.71 |
| XEMC.TO | 0.53 | 0.49 | 0.52 | 1.00 | 0.61 | 0.55 | 0.77 |
| VA.TO | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.63 | 0.61 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0.78 |
| QQC.TO | 0.89 | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.55 | 0.54 | 1.00 | 0.87 |
| Portfolio | 0.85 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.77 | 0.78 | 0.87 | 1.00 |