Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
XQQ.TO iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | Nasdaq-100 | 42% |
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | Gold, Precious Metals | 22% |
XCH.TO iShares China Index ETF | China Equities | 13% |
VEE.TO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 13% |
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 25 9 11, 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
As of Jun 13, 2026, the 25 9 11 returned 8.05% Year-To-Date and 12.63% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.65% | 1.97% | 10.35% | 10.82% | 26.39% | 19.66% | 12.33% | 13.81% |
Portfolio 25 9 11 | 2.31% | 0.30% | 8.05% | 8.11% | 22.54% | 19.44% | 8.97% | 12.63% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 2.58% | -6.89% | -2.66% | -2.00% | 19.72% | 25.56% | 13.81% | 10.32% |
VEE.TO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF | 2.28% | 4.02% | 12.94% | 15.08% | 28.95% | 16.17% | 5.07% | 8.57% |
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | 0.13% | 0.34% | -0.24% | 0.51% | 1.31% | 2.52% | -1.98% | 0.84% |
XCH.TO iShares China Index ETF | 0.32% | -2.51% | -7.78% | -7.81% | -1.12% | 9.09% | -2.96% | 2.88% |
XQQ.TO iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 3.11% | 3.00% | 17.28% | 16.08% | 32.00% | 22.21% | 11.82% | 19.25% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 6, 2011, 25 9 11's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -11.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, 25 9 11 closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.62% | -0.54% | -7.67% | 9.31% | 3.26% | -1.32% | 8.05% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.38% | 1.12% | 0.16% | 3.09% | 4.81% | 4.92% | 0.35% | 2.67% | 5.61% | 2.22% | -0.02% | 0.65% | 31.58% |
| 2024 | -2.28% | 2.58% | 2.93% | -0.74% | 3.52% | 2.71% | -0.23% | 3.47% | 5.77% | -2.08% | 0.31% | -1.98% | 14.48% |
| 2023 | 9.28% | -4.59% | 7.10% | -0.66% | 1.50% | 5.67% | 4.11% | -4.56% | -3.83% | -2.07% | 7.27% | 5.38% | 25.87% |
| 2022 | -3.82% | -2.07% | 2.01% | -9.68% | -0.13% | -4.74% | 3.95% | -4.81% | -11.53% | -1.57% | 9.79% | -2.55% | -23.89% |
| 2021 | 0.03% | 0.11% | -1.00% | 5.68% | 2.56% | -0.42% | -0.79% | 1.16% | -5.39% | 6.82% | -2.54% | -0.74% | 4.99% |
Benchmark Metrics
25 9 11 has an annualized alpha of 1.18%, beta of 0.65, and R2 of 0.52 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 06, 2011.
- This portfolio participated in 88.16% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 77.47% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- 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
- 1.18%
- Beta
- 0.65
- R²
- 0.52
- Upside Capture
- 77.47%
- Downside Capture
- 88.16%
Expense Ratio
25 9 11 has an expense ratio of 0.44%, 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
25 9 11 ranks 19 for risk / return — in the bottom 19% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 25 9 11 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.48 | 2.14 | -0.66 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.03 | 2.89 | -0.86 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.39 | -0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.69 | 2.91 | -1.23 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.25 | 13.08 | -6.84 |
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.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 20 | 0.70 | 1.06 | 1.15 | 0.73 | 2.09 |
VEE.TO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF | 53 | 1.73 | 2.41 | 1.32 | 2.65 | 9.30 |
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | 11 | 0.22 | 0.35 | 1.04 | 0.33 | 0.79 |
XCH.TO iShares China Index ETF | 8 | -0.06 | 0.06 | 1.01 | -0.07 | -0.14 |
XQQ.TO iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 49 | 1.76 | 2.32 | 1.31 | 2.23 | 8.14 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
25 9 11 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% | 1.01% | 1.12% | 1.43% | 1.57% | 0.95% | 1.08% | 1.56% | 1.58% | 1.54% | 1.82% | 1.76% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VEE.TO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF | 1.89% | 2.26% | 2.45% | 2.83% | 3.35% | 2.18% | 1.62% | 2.71% | 2.24% | 1.93% | 2.01% | 2.53% |
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | 3.40% | 3.39% | 3.25% | 3.01% | 2.91% | 2.54% | 2.55% | 2.80% | 2.92% | 2.83% | 2.81% | 2.87% |
XCH.TO iShares China Index ETF | 2.25% | 2.11% | 1.54% | 2.86% | 2.35% | 1.51% | 2.17% | 2.50% | 2.45% | 2.41% | 2.21% | 2.58% |
XQQ.TO iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 0.21% | 0.25% | 0.67% | 0.93% | 1.27% | 0.52% | 0.80% | 1.44% | 1.61% | 1.64% | 2.35% | 1.93% |
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 25 9 11. 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 25 9 11 was 34.18%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. Recovery took 408 trading sessions.
The current 25 9 11 drawdown is 4.23%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -34.18%Nov 2022 | 11mo 21d | 1y 7mo | 2y 7moNov 2021 - Jun 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -27.20%Jan 2016 | 1y 4mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 8moSep 2014 - May 2017 |
COVID crash2020 | -26.26%Mar 2020 | 29d | 2mo 20d | 3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.85%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 10mo 4d | 1y 8moJan 2018 - Oct 2019 |
2013 correction2013 | -13.53%Jun 2013 | 9mo 3d | 4mo | 1y 28dSep 2012 - Oct 2013 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.72, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.28 | 1.34 | 1.35 | 1.31 | 1.33 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.33, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
25 9 11 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.73 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.73 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.73 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.70 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 6, 2011 | 0.65 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. XQQ.TO has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.77, while XBB.TO has the lowest at -0.04.
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