Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
FIE.TO iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF | Canada Equities | 0.54% |
VEQT.TO Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | Global Equities, Actively Managed | 99.46% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Wealthsimple FHSA, 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 5, 2019, corresponding to the inception date of VEQT.TO
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.48% | -1.70% | -2.42% | -2.28% | 13.57% | 18.26% | 12.69% | 12.98% |
Portfolio Wealthsimple FHSA | 0.11% | -1.44% | 1.53% | 3.68% | 21.76% | 18.79% | 12.23% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VEQT.TO Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | 0.11% | -1.45% | 1.55% | 3.67% | 21.77% | 18.79% | 12.23% | — |
FIE.TO iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF | 0.31% | -0.80% | -0.80% | 4.62% | 20.41% | 19.27% | 11.10% | 10.58% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 6, 2019, Wealthsimple FHSA's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.07%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Wealthsimple FHSA closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.82% | 3.36% | -4.39% | 0.91% | 1.53% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.07% | -0.84% | -3.50% | -2.58% | 5.31% | 3.65% | 2.37% | 2.85% | 4.89% | 2.21% | 1.13% | -0.41% | 20.39% |
| 2024 | 1.31% | 4.41% | 3.26% | -1.97% | 3.02% | 1.20% | 3.76% | 0.23% | 2.70% | 0.89% | 5.39% | -1.60% | 24.74% |
| 2023 | 6.12% | -1.11% | 0.92% | 2.12% | -2.09% | 3.29% | 3.02% | -0.74% | -3.75% | -1.43% | 6.82% | 2.93% | 16.68% |
| 2022 | -3.13% | -2.08% | 1.37% | -5.48% | -0.74% | -7.25% | 5.94% | -1.54% | -4.77% | 5.13% | 6.31% | -3.97% | -10.78% |
| 2021 | 0.36% | 2.96% | 2.10% | 1.80% | 1.00% | 3.39% | 0.97% | 2.95% | -3.27% | 3.36% | -0.04% | 2.69% | 19.66% |
Benchmark Metrics
Wealthsimple FHSA has an annualized alpha of 1.24%, beta of 0.82, and R² of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 06, 2019.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (83.22%) than losses (82.85%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Alpha
- 1.24%
- Beta
- 0.82
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 83.22%
- Downside Capture
- 82.85%
Expense Ratio
Wealthsimple FHSA has an expense ratio of 0.24%, 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
Wealthsimple FHSA ranks 57 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.38 | 0.75 | +0.63 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.91 | 1.14 | +0.77 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.18 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.92 | 1.15 | +0.76 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.60 | 4.21 | +4.40 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VEQT.TO Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | 71 | 1.38 | 1.90 | 1.30 | 1.91 | 8.59 |
FIE.TO iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF | 82 | 1.93 | 2.44 | 1.39 | 2.56 | 8.18 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Wealthsimple FHSA provided a 1.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.41% | 1.43% | 1.60% | 1.91% | 2.12% | 1.42% | 1.51% | 1.45% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.04% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VEQT.TO Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | 1.39% | 1.42% | 1.58% | 1.88% | 2.09% | 1.40% | 1.48% | 1.42% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
FIE.TO iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF | 4.90% | 4.81% | 5.66% | 6.77% | 7.09% | 5.68% | 6.80% | 6.36% | 7.07% | 6.02% | 6.31% | 7.11% |
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 Wealthsimple FHSA. 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 Wealthsimple FHSA was 30.52%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 159 trading sessions.
The current Wealthsimple FHSA drawdown is 4.11%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -30.52% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 159 | Nov 9, 2020 | 186 |
| -18.31% | Dec 30, 2021 | 117 | Jun 16, 2022 | 358 | Nov 20, 2023 | 475 |
| -15.42% | Jan 31, 2025 | 47 | Apr 8, 2025 | 53 | Jun 24, 2025 | 100 |
| -8.04% | Feb 27, 2026 | 16 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -6.49% | Jul 17, 2024 | 15 | Aug 7, 2024 | 26 | Sep 13, 2024 | 41 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.01, 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 | FIE.TO | VEQT.TO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.57 | 0.88 | 0.88 |
| FIE.TO | 0.57 | 1.00 | 0.73 | 0.73 |
| VEQT.TO | 0.88 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Portfolio | 0.88 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 1.00 |