Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
XEG.TO iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF | Energy Equities | 50% |
ZMT.TO BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight Global Base Metals (CAD Hedged) | Energy Equities | 50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Energy and commodities, 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 Oct 26, 2009, corresponding to the inception date of ZMT.TO
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the Energy and commodities returned 27.23% Year-To-Date and 15.88% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.44% | 0.25% | -2.46% | -2.17% | 26.93% | 18.24% | 12.68% | 12.98% |
Portfolio Energy and commodities | 0.63% | 6.76% | 27.23% | 38.02% | 109.03% | 28.33% | 26.67% | 15.88% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
XEG.TO iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF | 2.07% | 11.00% | 39.47% | 47.05% | 82.12% | 24.03% | 32.37% | 12.99% |
ZMT.TO BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight Global Base Metals (CAD Hedged) | -0.62% | -0.37% | 12.25% | 24.91% | 128.69% | 28.92% | 17.55% | 15.98% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 27, 2009, Energy and commodities's average daily return is +1,010.40%, while the average monthly return is +20,213.73%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 0.0 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Apr 2010 with a return of +4,022,395.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -36.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, Energy and commodities closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 20, 2010 with a return of +4,166,755.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -20.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13.50% | 10.01% | 1.40% | 0.49% | 27.23% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.16% | -1.43% | 1.31% | -6.74% | 8.76% | 6.92% | 1.49% | 3.61% | 9.71% | 4.16% | 3.79% | 2.85% | 39.15% |
| 2024 | -1.16% | 4.31% | 11.26% | 5.38% | 3.32% | -5.01% | 1.74% | -2.31% | 0.93% | 0.61% | 3.58% | -6.91% | 15.45% |
| 2023 | 9.82% | -3.70% | -2.01% | 1.70% | -8.90% | 7.88% | 9.28% | -0.94% | 0.05% | -6.26% | 1.05% | 4.05% | 10.55% |
| 2022 | 7.67% | 12.15% | 6.71% | -1.05% | 4.79% | -17.69% | 4.63% | 0.76% | -9.38% | 14.35% | 6.58% | -4.21% | 22.64% |
| 2021 | -2.61% | 19.80% | 2.66% | 3.46% | 6.77% | 0.48% | -5.21% | -3.47% | 6.62% | 8.56% | -3.55% | 6.00% | 43.96% |
Benchmark Metrics
Energy and commodities has an annualized alpha of 68434616439917604938577582974804829415984882701131783384872945109654727690721813615538259072246093716627648133094322364375073982466661881441029033985828014837242770627929797812164847132277134872799006302329851972077636565049855323114624339095101081546150113367705664880640.00%, beta of -966.73, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 27, 2009.
- This portfolio captured 582.66% of S&P 500 Index gains and 100.72% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- Beta of -966.73 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.00 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 68,434,616,439,917,610,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.00%
- Beta
- -966.73
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 582.66%
- Downside Capture
- 100.72%
Expense Ratio
Energy and commodities has an expense ratio of 0.61%, 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
Energy and commodities ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.77 | 0.75 | +2.03 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.32 | 1.13 | +2.18 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.52 | 1.18 | +0.34 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.83 | 1.15 | +2.68 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 18.22 | 4.19 | +14.03 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XEG.TO iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF | 84 | 2.09 | 2.54 | 1.38 | 2.69 | 9.63 |
ZMT.TO BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight Global Base Metals (CAD Hedged) | 90 | 2.28 | 2.80 | 1.40 | 3.95 | 12.21 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Energy and commodities provided a 1.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.46% | 1.92% | 1.90% | 2.56% | 2.38% | 2.23% | 2.00% | 2.52% | 3.10% | 1.35% | 1.32% | 2.34% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
XEG.TO iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF | 2.75% | 3.63% | 3.46% | 4.26% | 3.31% | 1.64% | 2.96% | 2.70% | 2.25% | 1.41% | 1.40% | 3.58% |
ZMT.TO BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight Global Base Metals (CAD Hedged) | 0.18% | 0.21% | 0.34% | 0.87% | 1.46% | 2.82% | 1.03% | 2.34% | 3.95% | 1.29% | 1.24% | 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 Energy and commodities. 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 Energy and commodities was 81.59%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 1013 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -81.59% | Apr 11, 2011 | 2246 | Mar 23, 2020 | 1013 | Apr 5, 2024 | 3259 |
| -28.28% | May 22, 2024 | 222 | Apr 8, 2025 | 59 | Jul 3, 2025 | 281 |
| -23.48% | Apr 27, 2010 | 48 | Jul 5, 2010 | 85 | Nov 4, 2010 | 133 |
| -8.99% | Mar 7, 2011 | 7 | Mar 15, 2011 | 14 | Apr 4, 2011 | 21 |
| -8.92% | Oct 15, 2025 | 15 | Nov 4, 2025 | 21 | Dec 3, 2025 | 36 |
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 2.00, 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 | XEG.TO | ZMT.TO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.34 |
| XEG.TO | 0.30 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.84 |
| ZMT.TO | 0.32 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.87 |
| Portfolio | 0.34 | 0.84 | 0.87 | 1.00 |