Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | S&P 500 | 80% |
CGL-C.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF | Precious Metals, Gold | 10% |
VDY.TO Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | Dividend | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in vfv vdy cgl, 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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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | 0.25% | 7.86% | 7.47% | — | — | — | — |
Portfolio vfv vdy cgl | -2.22% | 0.14% | 9.20% | 9.27% | — | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
CGL-C.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF | 0.46% | -1.94% | 3.61% | 5.87% | 31.52% | 30.89% | 18.07% | 12.98% |
VDY.TO Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | 0.00% | 3.10% | 20.44% | 21.63% | — | — | — | — |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.00% | 3.15% | 11.28% | 10.87% | — | — | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 9, 2025, vfv vdy cgl's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.94%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.
Historically, 85% of months were positive and 15% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, vfv vdy cgl closed higher 60% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 31, 2026 with a return of +2.8%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -2.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.67% | 0.93% | -5.27% | 9.12% | 4.10% | -2.07% | 9.20% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.02% | 1.75% | 2.49% | 4.45% | 2.35% | 1.13% | 0.54% | 16.79% |
Benchmark Metrics
vfv vdy cgl has an annualized alpha of 8.98%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 09, 2025.
- This portfolio captured 114.15% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 71.88% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 8.98% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.86 and R2 of 0.86, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 8.98%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 114.15%
- Downside Capture
- 71.88%
Expense Ratio
vfv vdy cgl has an expense ratio of 0.15%, 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
vfv vdy cgl ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for vfv vdy cgl and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CGL-C.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF | 33 | 1.19 | 1.59 | 1.24 | 1.64 | 4.02 |
VDY.TO Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | — | — | — | — | — | — |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
vfv vdy cgl provided a 0.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.97% | 1.09% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
CGL-C.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VDY.TO Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | 2.89% | 3.59% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.85% | 0.92% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 vfv vdy cgl. 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 vfv vdy cgl was 8.56%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 11 trading sessions.
The current vfv vdy cgl drawdown is 0.17%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -8.56%Mar 2026 | 1mo 29d | 16d | 2mo 15dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.98%Nov 2025 | 7d | 8d | 15dNov 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.59%Oct 2025 | 1d | 10d | 11dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.39%Jun 2026 | 2d | — | 3d 2hJun 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.98%Nov 2025 | 8d | 5d | 13dOct 2025 - Nov 2025 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.52, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
All Time | |
|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.19 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.19, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
vfv vdy cgl correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 9, 2025 | 0.92 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VFV.TO has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.96, while CGL-C.TO has the lowest at 0.20.
Asset Correlations Table
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