Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 40% |
XSB.TO iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF | Short-Term Bond, Canadian Government Bonds | 20% |
XLB.TO iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF | Canadian Government Bonds | 20% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 20% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Canadian Golden Butterfly, 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 19, 2026, the Canadian Golden Butterfly returned 7.52% Year-To-Date and 9.06% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.84% | 4.68% | 12.81% | 13.25% | 29.22% | 21.96% | 15.51% | 14.73% |
Portfolio Canadian Golden Butterfly | 0.99% | 3.05% | 7.52% | 7.59% | 20.45% | 16.89% | 10.26% | 9.06% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.36% | -3.45% | 0.57% | -0.65% | 28.57% | 31.48% | 21.80% | 13.18% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 1.90% | 6.38% | 15.75% | 16.43% | 32.99% | 22.39% | 14.47% | 13.89% |
XLB.TO iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF | 0.32% | 3.82% | 2.72% | 3.11% | 3.82% | 3.02% | -2.02% | 0.81% |
XSB.TO iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF | 0.11% | 1.12% | 1.25% | 1.33% | 3.26% | 4.99% | 2.14% | 2.00% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 26, 2008, Canadian Golden Butterfly's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Jan 2015 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -6.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, Canadian Golden Butterfly closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -6.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.98% | 4.07% | -4.79% | 2.38% | 2.79% | 0.14% | 7.52% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.55% | 0.48% | -0.16% | -1.11% | 2.20% | 1.42% | 0.50% | 1.90% | 5.41% | 2.17% | 1.47% | -1.26% | 17.67% |
| 2024 | -0.17% | 2.59% | 3.17% | -1.43% | 3.04% | 1.14% | 3.42% | -0.17% | 2.84% | 1.32% | 2.24% | -0.45% | 18.85% |
| 2023 | 4.69% | -2.33% | 3.22% | 1.52% | -1.44% | 0.47% | 1.45% | -0.29% | -4.12% | 1.89% | 5.03% | 2.15% | 12.50% |
| 2022 | -3.75% | -0.17% | -1.42% | -3.78% | -1.27% | -3.41% | 3.52% | -2.08% | -2.40% | 1.44% | 6.26% | -2.08% | -9.25% |
| 2021 | -0.97% | -2.28% | 0.40% | 0.63% | 1.39% | 1.09% | 1.48% | 1.55% | -2.32% | 0.04% | 1.06% | 3.08% | 5.13% |
Benchmark Metrics
Canadian Golden Butterfly has an annualized alpha of 3.13%, beta of 0.39, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 26, 2008.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (43.18%) than losses (33.25%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.13% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.39 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
- 3.13%
- Beta
- 0.39
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 43.18%
- Downside Capture
- 33.25%
Expense Ratio
Canadian Golden Butterfly has an expense ratio of 0.16%, 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
Canadian Golden Butterfly ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Canadian Golden Butterfly 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 | 1.96 | 2.28 | -0.32 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.64 | 3.15 | -0.51 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.40 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.73 | 3.20 | -0.47 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.29 | 11.88 | -1.59 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 29 | 1.04 | 1.42 | 1.21 | 1.29 | 3.52 |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 80 | 2.40 | 3.32 | 1.42 | 3.95 | 15.67 |
XLB.TO iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF | 15 | 0.48 | 0.71 | 1.09 | 0.79 | 1.51 |
XSB.TO iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF | 49 | 1.63 | 2.34 | 1.32 | 2.22 | 7.37 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Canadian Golden Butterfly provided a 2.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.20% | 2.17% | 2.16% | 2.11% | 2.13% | 1.74% | 1.68% | 2.04% | 2.20% | 2.01% | 2.15% | 2.21% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 1.95% | 1.82% | 1.95% | 2.08% | 2.20% | 1.82% | 1.66% | 2.32% | 2.53% | 2.11% | 2.39% | 2.45% |
XLB.TO iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF | 4.01% | 4.05% | 3.82% | 3.73% | 3.97% | 3.03% | 2.90% | 3.18% | 3.56% | 3.45% | 3.62% | 3.64% |
XSB.TO iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF | 3.10% | 3.15% | 3.05% | 2.67% | 2.28% | 2.05% | 2.21% | 2.39% | 2.39% | 2.36% | 2.36% | 2.50% |
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 Canadian Golden Butterfly. 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 Canadian Golden Butterfly was 15.82%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 42 trading sessions.
The current Canadian Golden Butterfly drawdown is 0.25%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -15.82%Mar 2020 | 23d | 2mo 1d | 2mo 24dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -14.89%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 1y 1mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -13.68%Nov 2008 | 3mo 11d | 9mo 9d | 1y 15dAug 2008 - Aug 2009 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.36%Mar 2026 | 24d | 2mo 3d | 2mo 27dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 selloff2025 | -6.87%Apr 2025 | 2mo 3d | 1mo 5d | 3mo 8dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.57, 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 | 1.29 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.40 | 1.48 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.48, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Canadian Golden Butterfly correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.74 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.72 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.75 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.77 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 26, 2008 | 0.77 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.95, while XLB.TO has the lowest at -0.12.
Asset Correlations Table
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