Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
XSB.TO iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF | Canadian Government Bonds | 50% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 15% |
MNT.TO Royal Canadian Mint - Canadian Gold Reserves | Gold, Precious Metals | 12.50% |
SVR.TO iShares Silver Bullion ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 12.50% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Emergency and opportunity fund, 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 16, 2026, the Emergency and opportunity fund returned -1.80% Year-To-Date and 15.11% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.59% | 3.75% | 12.52% | 12.40% | 29.80% | 21.85% | 15.43% | 14.70% |
Portfolio Emergency and opportunity fund | 1.23% | -2.47% | -1.80% | -0.02% | 11.78% | 17.88% | 10.33% | 15.11% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 4.14% | -14.78% | -22.84% | -22.29% | -35.92% | 38.48% | 14.62% | 57.70% |
MNT.TO Royal Canadian Mint - Canadian Gold Reserves | 2.93% | -4.56% | -3.11% | -5.52% | 21.36% | 33.28% | 21.68% | 13.12% |
SVR.TO iShares Silver Bullion ETF | 3.80% | -8.22% | -2.28% | 8.04% | 87.16% | 39.91% | 18.39% | 12.73% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 0.07% | 2.14% | 3.53% | 3.07% | 7.74% | 5.74% | 3.90% | 3.34% |
XSB.TO iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF | 0.04% | 1.12% | 1.21% | 1.33% | 3.34% | 4.92% | 2.11% | 1.98% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2012, Emergency and opportunity fund's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.64%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +68.1%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -19.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Emergency and opportunity fund closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +20.8%, while the worst single day was Dec 6, 2013 at -11.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.92% | 1.60% | -4.49% | 0.24% | 0.20% | -2.11% | -1.80% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.10% | -1.06% | 2.24% | 0.02% | 0.95% | 1.78% | 1.56% | 1.49% | 5.18% | 0.05% | 1.49% | 3.28% | 23.03% |
| 2024 | 0.30% | 4.52% | 4.50% | -0.27% | 3.94% | -0.98% | 2.96% | -1.42% | 3.25% | 3.07% | 3.48% | -0.44% | 25.14% |
| 2023 | 4.61% | -1.70% | 6.00% | 1.26% | -2.26% | -0.75% | 1.30% | -0.92% | -2.22% | 5.62% | 3.05% | 0.59% | 15.06% |
| 2022 | -2.84% | 2.93% | -1.19% | -2.75% | -3.09% | -4.07% | 2.45% | -3.77% | 0.71% | 0.45% | 2.13% | 1.02% | -8.09% |
| 2021 | 2.31% | 1.28% | 2.77% | 0.23% | -1.28% | -2.22% | 2.90% | 1.09% | -2.13% | 3.99% | -0.17% | -2.00% | 6.72% |
Benchmark Metrics
Emergency and opportunity fund has an annualized alpha of 16.45%, beta of 0.15, and R2 of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 2012.
- This portfolio captured 54.62% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -13.59%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.15 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.03 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 0.03 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
- 16.45%
- Beta
- 0.15
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 54.62%
- Downside Capture
- -13.59%
Expense Ratio
Emergency and opportunity fund 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
Emergency and opportunity fund ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% 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 Emergency and opportunity fund 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 | 0.89 | 2.35 | -1.46 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.15 | 3.22 | -2.06 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.41 | -0.23 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.83 | 3.26 | -2.43 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.00 | 12.12 | -10.13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 37 | -0.85 | -1.14 | 0.87 | -0.70 | -1.19 |
MNT.TO Royal Canadian Mint - Canadian Gold Reserves | 21 | 0.70 | 1.11 | 1.15 | 0.75 | 2.06 |
SVR.TO iShares Silver Bullion ETF | 42 | 1.50 | 1.81 | 1.30 | 1.92 | 4.12 |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 36 | 1.38 | 2.02 | 1.24 | 1.67 | 3.96 |
XSB.TO iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF | 53 | 1.67 | 2.40 | 1.33 | 2.27 | 7.54 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Emergency and opportunity fund provided a 2.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.11% | 2.09% | 1.90% | 1.74% | 2.19% | 1.67% | 1.28% | 1.46% | 1.60% | 1.49% | 1.40% | 1.30% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
MNT.TO Royal Canadian Mint - Canadian Gold Reserves | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SVR.TO iShares Silver Bullion ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 3.76% | 3.46% | 2.52% | 2.73% | 6.96% | 4.28% | 1.17% | 1.75% | 2.71% | 2.07% | 1.48% | 0.34% |
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 Emergency and opportunity fund. 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 Emergency and opportunity fund was 28.79%, occurring on Dec 18, 2013. Recovery took 1168 trading sessions.
The current Emergency and opportunity fund drawdown is 11.48%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2013 bear market2013 | -28.79%Dec 2013 | 13d | 3y 2mo | 3y 2moDec 2013 - Feb 2017 |
2013 bear market2013 | -21.78%Jul 2013 | 2mo 26d | 4mo 6d | 7mo 2dApr 2013 - Nov 2013 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -18.64%Nov 2018 | 11mo 13d | 6mo 29d | 1y 6moDec 2017 - Jun 2019 |
Bear market2022 | -16.61%Sep 2022 | 9mo 24d | 1y 2mo | 2y 12dNov 2021 - Nov 2023 |
2026 correction2026 | -14.11%Jun 2026 | 4mo 12d | — | 4mo 18dJan 2026 - now |
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 3.19, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.39 | 1.56 | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.58 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.58, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Emergency and opportunity fund correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.39 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.35 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.35 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.25 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 1, 2012 | 0.19 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. TIP has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.33, while MNT.TO has the lowest at -0.09.
Asset Correlations Table
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