Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SPXU ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 60% |
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 40% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in TSX/S&P500, 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 Jun 25, 2009, corresponding to the inception date of SPXU
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the TSX/S&P500 returned 9.43% Year-To-Date and -18.90% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio TSX/S&P500 | -0.03% | 5.95% | 9.43% | 9.52% | -13.56% | -15.77% | -13.21% | -18.90% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 0.00% | -3.07% | 2.33% | 9.64% | 32.62% | 18.32% | 12.04% | 11.98% |
SPXU ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 | -0.18% | 10.17% | 12.16% | 6.59% | -41.32% | -36.94% | -31.76% | -39.94% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 26, 2009, TSX/S&P500's average daily return is -0.08%, while the average monthly return is -1.82%.
Historically, 31% of months were positive and 69% were negative. The best month was Dec 2018 with a return of +15.4%, while the worst month was Apr 2020 at -17.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, TSX/S&P500 closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2020 with a return of +20.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 24, 2020 at -21.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.95% | 4.27% | 8.17% | -1.04% | 9.43% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -3.02% | 2.60% | 10.11% | -3.12% | -6.90% | -5.44% | -3.24% | -0.74% | -3.60% | -3.73% | 1.29% | 1.87% | -14.04% |
| 2024 | -2.60% | -7.56% | -2.90% | 6.91% | -6.71% | -6.04% | 0.42% | -2.40% | -1.96% | 1.41% | -7.05% | 1.93% | -24.36% |
| 2023 | -6.42% | 2.05% | -6.05% | -0.84% | -2.80% | -7.14% | -3.84% | 1.85% | 8.36% | 2.34% | -10.50% | -3.30% | -24.52% |
| 2022 | 9.17% | 4.23% | -6.60% | 14.23% | -2.90% | 12.84% | -13.04% | 4.26% | 13.58% | -11.58% | -5.87% | 5.78% | 20.61% |
| 2021 | 0.75% | -3.31% | -5.41% | -7.12% | 1.15% | -3.78% | -4.46% | -5.11% | 7.01% | -8.45% | -1.08% | -5.54% | -30.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
TSX/S&P500 has an annualized alpha of -1.29%, beta of -1.48, and R² of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 26, 2009.
- This portfolio tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -147.61%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-91.64%) — a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
- Beta of -1.48 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
- -1.29%
- Beta
- -1.48
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- -91.64%
- Downside Capture
- -147.61%
Expense Ratio
TSX/S&P500 has an expense ratio of 0.63%, placing it in the medium range. 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
TSX/S&P500 ranks 2 for risk / return — in the bottom 2% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.46 | 0.88 | -1.34 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.44 | 1.37 | -1.81 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.93 | 1.21 | -0.28 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.89 | 1.39 | -2.27 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.12 | 6.43 | -7.56 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 90 | 2.03 | 2.73 | 1.40 | 3.20 | 15.57 |
SPXU ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 | 3 | -0.76 | -0.94 | 0.87 | -0.65 | -0.76 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
TSX/S&P500 provided a 4.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.07% | 5.17% | 6.89% | 5.50% | 1.45% | 0.97% | 1.63% | 2.43% | 2.12% | 1.10% | 1.06% | 1.28% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 2.32% | 2.39% | 2.92% | 3.16% | 3.02% | 2.43% | 3.03% | 2.87% | 3.18% | 2.58% | 2.65% | 3.19% |
SPXU ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 | 5.23% | 7.02% | 9.53% | 7.06% | 0.39% | 0.00% | 0.70% | 2.14% | 1.41% | 0.10% | 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 TSX/S&P500. 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 TSX/S&P500 was 98.55%, occurring on Oct 29, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current TSX/S&P500 drawdown is 98.34%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -98.55% | Jul 13, 2009 | 4176 | Oct 29, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -1.51% | Jun 29, 2009 | 1 | Jun 29, 2009 | 3 | Jul 2, 2009 | 4 |
| -0.95% | Jul 6, 2009 | 1 | Jul 6, 2009 | 1 | Jul 7, 2009 | 2 |
| -0.65% | Jul 8, 2009 | 1 | Jul 8, 2009 | 2 | Jul 10, 2009 | 3 |
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 1.92, 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 | XIU.TO | SPXU | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.74 | -1.00 | -0.95 |
| XIU.TO | 0.74 | 1.00 | -0.73 | -0.54 |
| SPXU | -1.00 | -0.73 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| Portfolio | -0.95 | -0.54 | 0.96 | 1.00 |