Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 10% | |
MNT.TO Royal Canadian Mint - Canadian Gold Reserves | 12.50% | |
SVR.TO iShares Silver Bullion ETF | Precious Metals | 12.50% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 15% |
XSB.TO iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF | Canadian Government Bonds | 50% |
Performance
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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The earliest data available for this chart is Jul 17, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of BTC-USD
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Emergency and opportunity fund returned 0.07% Year-To-Date and 16.49% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.58% | -2.01% | -2.73% | -2.59% | 13.21% | 18.05% | 12.62% | 12.98% |
Portfolio Emergency and opportunity fund | 0.27% | -2.07% | 0.07% | 4.22% | 17.04% | 17.70% | 10.26% | 16.49% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
MNT.TO Royal Canadian Mint - Canadian Gold Reserves | 2.11% | -9.47% | 9.14% | 16.81% | 42.09% | 36.59% | 25.25% | 15.03% |
XSB.TO iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF | -0.04% | -0.70% | 0.21% | 0.50% | 2.14% | 4.24% | 1.92% | 1.93% |
SVR.TO iShares Silver Bullion ETF | 0.00% | -16.80% | 4.81% | 54.63% | 114.58% | 43.06% | 22.23% | 15.05% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | -0.14% | 0.54% | 1.68% | -0.32% | 0.48% | 3.94% | 3.34% | 3.17% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 0.00% | 0.81% | -20.98% | -42.62% | -22.11% | 35.59% | 5.05% | 67.44% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 18, 2012, Emergency and opportunity fund's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.68%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.5 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +66.5%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -19.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Emergency and opportunity fund closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +20.3%, while the worst single day was Dec 6, 2013 at -11.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.10% | 1.32% | -4.45% | 0.27% | 0.07% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.09% | -1.09% | 2.39% | -0.15% | 0.89% | 1.80% | 1.75% | 1.42% | 5.22% | 0.08% | 1.31% | 3.47% | 23.14% |
| 2024 | 0.29% | 4.45% | 4.65% | -0.22% | 3.64% | -0.53% | 2.53% | -1.36% | 3.29% | 3.09% | 3.41% | -0.38% | 25.10% |
| 2023 | 4.46% | -1.39% | 5.81% | 1.16% | -2.19% | -0.72% | 1.20% | -0.85% | -2.02% | 5.53% | 2.89% | 0.73% | 15.13% |
| 2022 | -2.75% | 2.87% | -0.99% | -2.70% | -3.20% | -4.09% | 2.23% | -3.47% | 0.92% | 0.17% | 1.86% | 1.27% | -7.92% |
| 2021 | 2.18% | 1.72% | 2.38% | 0.35% | -1.29% | -2.22% | 2.94% | 1.05% | -2.28% | 4.21% | -0.15% | -2.27% | 6.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
Emergency and opportunity fund has an annualized alpha of 17.37%, beta of 0.08, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 18, 2012.
- This portfolio captured 58.65% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -9.11%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.08 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.01 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 0.01 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
- 17.37%
- Beta
- 0.08
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 58.65%
- Downside Capture
- -9.11%
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 38 for risk / return — below 38% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.33 | 0.74 | +0.59 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.67 | 1.13 | +0.54 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.18 | +0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.31 | 1.10 | +0.21 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.63 | 4.05 | -0.41 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MNT.TO Royal Canadian Mint - Canadian Gold Reserves | 67 | 1.32 | 1.80 | 1.26 | 1.74 | 6.35 |
XSB.TO iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF | 58 | 1.10 | 1.51 | 1.21 | 1.55 | 6.19 |
SVR.TO iShares Silver Bullion ETF | 84 | 2.06 | 2.19 | 1.39 | 2.64 | 8.12 |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 10 | -0.03 | 0.01 | 1.00 | -0.11 | -0.23 |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 43 | -0.51 | -0.48 | 0.95 | -1.06 | -1.91 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Emergency and opportunity fund provided a 1.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.99% | 2.09% | 1.90% | 1.74% | 2.19% | 1.67% | 1.28% | 1.46% | 1.60% | 1.49% | 1.40% | 1.30% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
XSB.TO iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF | 3.14% | 3.15% | 3.05% | 2.67% | 2.28% | 2.05% | 2.21% | 2.39% | 2.39% | 2.36% | 2.36% | 2.50% |
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 | 2.80% | 3.46% | 2.52% | 2.73% | 6.96% | 4.28% | 1.17% | 1.75% | 2.71% | 2.07% | 1.48% | 0.34% |
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% |
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 28.18%, occurring on Dec 18, 2013. Recovery took 1164 trading sessions.
The current Emergency and opportunity fund drawdown is 9.69%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -28.18% | Dec 5, 2013 | 14 | Dec 18, 2013 | 1164 | Feb 24, 2017 | 1178 |
| -21.67% | Apr 10, 2013 | 86 | Jul 5, 2013 | 129 | Nov 11, 2013 | 215 |
| -18.55% | Dec 19, 2017 | 344 | Nov 27, 2018 | 208 | Jun 23, 2019 | 552 |
| -16.69% | Nov 12, 2021 | 299 | Sep 6, 2022 | 448 | Nov 28, 2023 | 747 |
| -13.2% | Mar 9, 2020 | 10 | Mar 18, 2020 | 39 | Apr 26, 2020 | 49 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.19, 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 | TIP | XSB.TO | BTC-USD | SVR.TO | MNT.TO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.15 | -0.04 | -0.08 | 0.07 |
| TIP | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.37 | 0.05 | -0.10 | 0.20 | 0.19 |
| XSB.TO | 0.01 | 0.37 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.13 | 0.21 | 0.26 |
| BTC-USD | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.73 |
| SVR.TO | -0.04 | -0.10 | 0.13 | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| MNT.TO | -0.08 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.04 | 0.45 | 1.00 | 0.46 |
| Portfolio | 0.07 | 0.19 | 0.26 | 0.73 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 1.00 |