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Wealthsimple RRSP
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VEQT.TO 95.14%1 position 4.86%EquityEquityPreferred StockPreferred Stock

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Wealthsimple RRSP, 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


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.58%-2.90%-2.73%-2.30%13.41%18.05%12.62%12.98%
Portfolio
Wealthsimple RRSP
0.78%-3.34%1.48%4.00%22.40%18.78%12.02%
VEQT.TO
Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio
0.80%-3.52%1.43%3.81%22.58%18.83%12.21%
RPF.TO
RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF
0.36%0.21%2.30%7.72%18.61%17.65%8.00%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 6, 2019, Wealthsimple RRSP's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.05%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.5 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 -12.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Wealthsimple RRSP closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.78%3.29%-4.21%0.78%1.48%
20254.02%-0.81%-3.36%-2.63%5.35%3.64%2.42%2.73%4.71%2.19%1.09%-0.28%20.32%
20241.62%4.20%3.29%-1.75%2.97%1.14%3.68%0.28%2.60%0.81%5.26%-1.40%24.92%
20236.11%-1.09%0.61%2.04%-2.17%3.28%2.93%-0.87%-3.59%-1.50%6.96%2.82%16.02%
2022-2.98%-2.12%1.31%-5.56%-0.48%-7.10%5.59%-1.36%-4.90%4.85%5.99%-3.85%-11.11%
20210.50%3.07%2.13%1.79%1.11%3.26%0.96%2.87%-3.10%3.31%-0.08%2.59%19.82%

Benchmark Metrics

Wealthsimple RRSP has an annualized alpha of 1.39%, beta of 0.80, 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 (81.70%) than losses (81.41%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.

Alpha
1.39%
Beta
0.80
0.83
Upside Capture
81.70%
Downside Capture
81.41%

Expense Ratio

Wealthsimple RRSP has an expense ratio of 0.26%, 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 RRSP ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% 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.


Wealthsimple RRSP Risk / Return Rank: 6464
Overall Rank
Wealthsimple RRSP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6969
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Wealthsimple RRSP Sortino Ratio Rank: 6464
Sortino Ratio Rank
Wealthsimple RRSP Omega Ratio Rank: 7373
Omega Ratio Rank
Wealthsimple RRSP Calmar Ratio Rank: 5555
Calmar Ratio Rank
Wealthsimple RRSP Martin Ratio Rank: 6161
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.47

0.74

+0.73

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.01

1.13

+0.89

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.32

1.18

+0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.93

1.10

+0.83

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.78

4.05

+4.73


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VEQT.TO
Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio
761.431.961.311.918.59
RPF.TO
RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF
902.653.141.682.2212.09

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Wealthsimple RRSP Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.47
  • 5-Year: 0.98
  • All Time: 0.83

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.00 to 1.70, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Wealthsimple RRSP compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Wealthsimple RRSP provided a 1.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM2025202420232022202120202019201820172016
Portfolio1.57%1.59%1.77%2.09%2.26%1.53%1.66%1.60%0.22%0.19%0.05%
VEQT.TO
Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio
1.40%1.42%1.58%1.88%2.09%1.40%1.48%1.42%0.00%0.00%0.00%
RPF.TO
RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF
5.09%5.08%5.48%6.17%5.65%4.22%5.24%5.06%4.51%3.94%1.10%

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 RRSP. 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 RRSP was 30.83%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 159 trading sessions.

The current Wealthsimple RRSP drawdown is 4.00%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-30.83%Feb 13, 202027Mar 23, 2020159Nov 9, 2020186
-18.12%Dec 30, 2021197Oct 12, 2022292Dec 8, 2023489
-15.03%Jan 31, 202547Apr 8, 202553Jun 24, 2025100
-7.68%Feb 27, 202616Mar 20, 2026
-6.28%Jul 17, 202415Aug 7, 202426Sep 13, 202441

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 1.10, 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

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkRPF.TOVEQT.TOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.230.880.87
RPF.TO0.231.000.310.34
VEQT.TO0.880.311.001.00
Portfolio0.870.341.001.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Feb 6, 2019