Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
QQC.TO Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF CAD Hedged | Large Cap Growth Equities | 15% |
VDY.TO Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | Dividend | 25% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | S&P 500 | 40% |
VGG.TO Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF | Dividend, Large Cap Blend Equities | 5% |
XEF.TO iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF | Global Equities | 10% |
XGD.TO iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF | Precious Metals | 5% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in TFSA with less international and VGG, 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 year.
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The earliest data available for this chart is May 28, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of QQC.TO
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.49% | 0.74% | -1.98% | -2.03% | 27.55% | 18.46% | 12.35% | 13.23% |
Portfolio TFSA with less international and VGG | 0.36% | 1.02% | 2.47% | 4.79% | 40.70% | 22.53% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.40% | 0.41% | -1.88% | -1.72% | 28.61% | 19.75% | 13.60% | 14.76% |
VDY.TO Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | 0.37% | 2.94% | 10.16% | 16.04% | 49.00% | 21.84% | 16.82% | 13.77% |
XEF.TO iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF | 0.57% | 2.30% | 3.98% | 4.91% | 33.77% | 15.90% | 9.88% | 9.57% |
XGD.TO iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF | -0.66% | -4.11% | 14.20% | 24.11% | 126.77% | 43.27% | 27.13% | 17.75% |
VGG.TO Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF | 0.36% | 0.54% | 0.11% | -0.23% | 20.75% | 14.60% | 11.29% | 12.67% |
QQC.TO Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF CAD Hedged | 0.50% | 0.43% | -2.89% | -3.26% | 36.41% | 24.54% | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 31, 2021, TFSA with less international and VGG's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.25%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -7.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, TFSA with less international and VGG closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.75% | 2.96% | -3.52% | 1.39% | 2.47% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.11% | -0.85% | -3.20% | -2.50% | 5.44% | 3.51% | 2.90% | 3.52% | 6.25% | 1.79% | 2.37% | -0.47% | 24.81% |
| 2024 | 1.48% | 4.20% | 3.60% | -1.85% | 3.88% | 1.86% | 3.42% | 0.55% | 2.53% | 1.43% | 4.86% | -0.66% | 28.16% |
| 2023 | 6.11% | -0.72% | 2.32% | 2.47% | -0.76% | 3.04% | 2.63% | -0.20% | -3.97% | -0.57% | 6.98% | 2.80% | 21.47% |
| 2022 | -2.41% | -1.44% | 2.59% | -5.73% | -0.77% | -7.58% | 5.68% | -2.17% | -4.09% | 5.23% | 5.12% | -4.44% | -10.58% |
| 2021 | -0.28% | 3.66% | 2.05% | 3.04% | -3.38% | 4.41% | 1.49% | 3.28% | 14.93% |
Benchmark Metrics
TFSA with less international and VGG has an annualized alpha of 5.09%, beta of 0.77, and R² of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 31, 2021.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (88.97%) than losses (70.12%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.09% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 5.09%
- Beta
- 0.77
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 88.97%
- Downside Capture
- 70.12%
Expense Ratio
TFSA with less international and VGG has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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
TFSA with less international and VGG ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.05 | 1.70 | +1.35 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.49 | 2.56 | +1.93 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.65 | 1.37 | +0.28 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.83 | 1.59 | +2.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.03 | 5.47 | +10.56 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 72 | 1.77 | 2.70 | 1.38 | 1.67 | 5.73 |
VDY.TO Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | 98 | 5.07 | 6.69 | 2.08 | 4.98 | 30.49 |
XEF.TO iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF | 80 | 2.27 | 3.30 | 1.44 | 1.92 | 7.88 |
XGD.TO iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF | 92 | 3.02 | 3.07 | 1.46 | 3.63 | 13.01 |
VGG.TO Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF | 60 | 1.52 | 2.32 | 1.30 | 1.35 | 4.51 |
QQC.TO Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF CAD Hedged | 71 | 1.79 | 2.67 | 1.37 | 1.68 | 5.18 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
TFSA with less international and VGG provided a 1.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.55% | 1.65% | 1.95% | 2.14% | 2.21% | 1.77% | 1.95% | 2.05% | 2.14% | 1.84% | 1.80% | 2.04% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.95% | 0.92% | 0.99% | 1.20% | 1.31% | 1.06% | 1.33% | 1.55% | 1.68% | 1.50% | 1.66% | 1.63% |
VDY.TO Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | 3.18% | 3.59% | 4.40% | 4.64% | 4.42% | 3.58% | 4.59% | 4.25% | 4.43% | 3.82% | 3.25% | 4.11% |
XEF.TO iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF | 2.34% | 2.43% | 2.76% | 2.75% | 2.93% | 2.42% | 1.93% | 2.72% | 2.76% | 2.10% | 2.42% | 2.42% |
XGD.TO iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF | 0.54% | 0.62% | 0.93% | 1.49% | 1.80% | 1.38% | 0.35% | 0.54% | 0.25% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.57% |
VGG.TO Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF | 1.11% | 1.16% | 1.23% | 1.37% | 1.35% | 1.21% | 1.25% | 1.24% | 1.50% | 1.46% | 1.63% | 1.70% |
QQC.TO Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF CAD Hedged | 0.40% | 0.39% | 0.45% | 0.54% | 0.91% | 0.56% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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 TFSA with less international and VGG. 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 TFSA with less international and VGG was 17.30%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 189 trading sessions.
The current TFSA with less international and VGG drawdown is 3.11%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -17.3% | Dec 30, 2021 | 197 | Oct 12, 2022 | 189 | Jul 13, 2023 | 386 |
| -14.82% | Jan 31, 2025 | 47 | Apr 8, 2025 | 52 | Jun 23, 2025 | 99 |
| -6.78% | Feb 26, 2026 | 17 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -6.63% | Jul 17, 2024 | 15 | Aug 7, 2024 | 25 | Sep 12, 2024 | 40 |
| -6.5% | Sep 5, 2023 | 38 | Oct 27, 2023 | 12 | Nov 14, 2023 | 50 |
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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.85, 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 | XGD.TO | VDY.TO | XEF.TO | QQC.TO | VGG.TO | VFV.TO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.08 | 0.46 | 0.65 | 0.89 | 0.85 | 0.97 | 0.91 |
| XGD.TO | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.29 |
| VDY.TO | 0.46 | 0.26 | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.35 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.66 |
| XEF.TO | 0.65 | 0.28 | 0.58 | 1.00 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.68 | 0.79 |
| QQC.TO | 0.89 | 0.09 | 0.35 | 0.61 | 1.00 | 0.70 | 0.90 | 0.87 |
| VGG.TO | 0.85 | 0.09 | 0.48 | 0.63 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.83 |
| VFV.TO | 0.97 | 0.09 | 0.48 | 0.68 | 0.90 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.94 |
| Portfolio | 0.91 | 0.29 | 0.66 | 0.79 | 0.87 | 0.83 | 0.94 | 1.00 |