Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
XDIV.TO iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF | Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities | 25% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | S&P 500 | 25% |
XAW.TO iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF | Global Equities | 25% |
CIF.TO iShares Global Infrastructure Index ETF | Energy Equities | 25% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in RRIF, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.69% | 2.13% | 10.76% | 10.40% | 27.77% | 21.16% | 15.12% | 14.58% |
Portfolio RRIF | 0.74% | 2.95% | 18.02% | 16.06% | 34.21% | 23.49% | 16.62% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
CIF.TO iShares Global Infrastructure Index ETF | 1.09% | 1.01% | 25.11% | 18.12% | 34.53% | 24.98% | 18.36% | 13.54% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.74% | 1.03% | 11.07% | 10.94% | 29.19% | 22.63% | 16.33% | 16.12% |
XAW.TO iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF | 0.59% | 1.95% | 13.18% | 13.54% | 30.93% | 21.11% | 13.62% | 13.57% |
XDIV.TO iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF | 0.57% | 4.75% | 21.85% | 20.22% | 40.47% | 24.13% | 17.21% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 13, 2017, RRIF's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.14%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, RRIF closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.04% | 3.46% | -1.53% | 6.66% | 4.08% | 1.28% | 18.02% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.74% | -0.62% | -2.61% | -2.74% | 5.35% | 3.62% | 2.81% | 1.65% | 5.26% | 2.69% | 1.19% | -3.02% | 17.03% |
| 2024 | 1.47% | 4.69% | 3.42% | -1.22% | 3.81% | 0.57% | 3.96% | 0.76% | 3.33% | 1.28% | 6.11% | -3.70% | 26.92% |
| 2023 | 4.74% | -0.50% | 1.03% | 2.45% | -1.46% | 3.20% | 2.55% | 0.00% | -3.87% | -1.16% | 6.21% | 3.18% | 17.12% |
| 2022 | -1.94% | -0.94% | 3.35% | -4.78% | 0.80% | -6.42% | 5.96% | -0.78% | -5.47% | 5.36% | 4.81% | -3.44% | -4.45% |
| 2021 | 0.50% | 2.69% | 4.42% | 1.93% | 0.62% | 3.02% | 1.68% | 2.66% | -2.11% | 3.24% | 0.17% | 3.32% | 24.33% |
Benchmark Metrics
RRIF has an annualized alpha of 4.35%, beta of 0.63, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 13, 2017.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (77.68%) than losses (70.89%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.35% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.63 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
- 4.35%
- Beta
- 0.63
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 77.68%
- Downside Capture
- 70.89%
Expense Ratio
RRIF has an expense ratio of 0.29%, 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
RRIF ranks 95 for risk / return — in the top 95% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for RRIF 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 | 3.29 | 2.02 | +1.27 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.48 | 2.78 | +1.70 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.63 | 1.35 | +0.27 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.51 | 2.81 | +3.70 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 26.52 | 10.45 | +16.07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIF.TO iShares Global Infrastructure Index ETF | 77 | 2.23 | 3.00 | 1.41 | 3.64 | 12.99 |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 77 | 2.33 | 3.14 | 1.43 | 3.21 | 12.10 |
XAW.TO iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF | 80 | 2.28 | 3.13 | 1.43 | 3.58 | 14.26 |
XDIV.TO iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF | 98 | 5.14 | 7.59 | 2.07 | 17.55 | 59.35 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
RRIF provided a 1.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.77% | 2.07% | 2.56% | 2.49% | 2.52% | 2.28% | 2.51% | 2.48% | 2.98% | 2.00% | 1.38% | 1.56% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
CIF.TO iShares Global Infrastructure Index ETF | 1.82% | 2.14% | 3.13% | 2.63% | 2.83% | 2.55% | 2.37% | 2.11% | 2.82% | 2.64% | 2.09% | 2.81% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.84% | 0.92% | 0.99% | 1.20% | 1.31% | 1.06% | 1.33% | 1.55% | 1.69% | 1.51% | 1.65% | 1.63% |
XAW.TO iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF | 1.17% | 1.33% | 1.61% | 1.71% | 1.79% | 1.77% | 1.49% | 2.02% | 2.28% | 1.94% | 1.79% | 1.81% |
XDIV.TO iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF | 3.25% | 3.90% | 4.50% | 4.42% | 4.15% | 3.76% | 4.85% | 4.24% | 5.13% | 1.92% | 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 RRIF. 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 RRIF was 34.50%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 198 trading sessions.
The current RRIF drawdown is 0.51%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.50%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 9mo 19d | 10mo 21dFeb 2020 - Jan 2021 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.27%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 2mo 20d | 6mo 20dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -13.52%Jun 2022 | 5mo 18d | 10mo 5d | 1y 3moDec 2021 - Apr 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -13.24%Dec 2018 | 2mo 21d | 2mo 3d | 4mo 24dOct 2018 - Feb 2019 |
2018 pullback2018 | -7.06%Feb 2018 | 1mo 19d | 4mo 11d | 6moDec 2017 - Jun 2018 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.18 | 1.15 | 1.14 | 1.21 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.21, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
RRIF correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.76 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.75 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.78 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 13, 2017 | 0.73 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VFV.TO has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.78, while XDIV.TO has the lowest at 0.49.
Asset Correlations Table
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