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#qwe
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in #qwe, 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 Apr 15, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of XEF.TO

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the #qwe returned -2.34% Year-To-Date and 10.49% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
#qwe
-0.19%-4.15%-2.34%1.64%20.75%13.85%7.78%10.49%
XSP.TO
iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
-0.18%-5.29%-5.50%-2.14%17.97%15.12%8.07%11.81%
XIU.TO
iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF
0.00%-3.07%2.33%9.64%32.62%18.32%12.04%11.98%
T.TO
TELUS Corporation
0.00%-3.16%0.82%-12.67%0.49%-7.14%-2.74%3.22%
BCE.TO
BCE Inc.
-3.74%-6.14%3.90%8.19%17.91%-12.24%-5.51%-0.24%
VDY.TO
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF
0.00%-1.24%7.53%16.45%41.11%19.93%14.33%12.88%
ZWB.TO
BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF
-0.19%-3.35%1.47%14.58%45.89%18.64%10.56%10.73%
XEM.TO
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF
-1.55%-3.16%3.34%5.89%30.90%15.10%2.93%7.23%
XEF.TO
iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF
0.00%-1.69%2.67%6.43%24.83%14.61%7.95%8.81%
XBB.TO
iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF
0.00%-3.07%-1.35%0.13%2.81%2.01%-1.51%1.01%
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
0.23%-1.00%0.32%0.90%4.41%3.55%0.29%1.68%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 16, 2013, #qwe's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.78%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.4 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, #qwe closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.00%1.07%-5.85%0.62%-2.34%
20251.89%-0.34%-3.48%3.33%5.47%4.70%0.23%3.28%2.14%1.00%0.96%2.10%23.10%
2024-0.39%2.48%2.97%-4.84%4.96%1.16%1.75%4.09%2.10%-3.53%4.23%-5.16%9.52%
20238.06%-4.75%2.77%2.01%-1.75%7.07%2.65%-3.79%-4.68%-4.23%10.26%6.41%20.08%
2022-3.54%-1.36%3.68%-9.46%2.05%-9.29%7.37%-5.67%-11.84%7.71%6.68%-5.98%-20.24%
2021-0.87%2.82%5.24%5.88%3.27%-0.31%1.10%1.27%-4.00%7.74%-3.56%4.78%25.12%

Benchmark Metrics

#qwe has an annualized alpha of -2.86%, beta of 0.92, and R² of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 16, 2013.

  • This portfolio participated in 114.71% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 94.22% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This portfolio had an annualized alpha of -2.86% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.92 and R² of 0.82, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
-2.86%
Beta
0.92
0.82
Upside Capture
94.22%
Downside Capture
114.71%

Expense Ratio

#qwe has an expense ratio of 0.14%, 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

qwe ranks **74** for risk / return — better than 74% 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.


#qwe Risk / Return Rank: 7474
Overall Rank
#qwe Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5959
Sharpe Ratio Rank
#qwe Sortino Ratio Rank: 6464
Sortino Ratio Rank
#qwe Omega Ratio Rank: 6161
Omega Ratio Rank
#qwe Calmar Ratio Rank: 9090
Calmar Ratio Rank
#qwe Martin Ratio Rank: 9494
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.35

0.88

+0.47

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.03

1.37

+0.67

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.29

1.21

+0.08

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.97

1.39

+2.59

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

18.88

6.43

+12.45


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
XSP.TO
iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
510.931.501.211.586.44
XIU.TO
iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF
902.032.731.403.2015.57
T.TO
TELUS Corporation
350.030.171.02-0.09-0.18
BCE.TO
BCE Inc.
630.871.321.161.082.45
VDY.TO
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF
973.254.191.684.2526.79
ZWB.TO
BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF
973.264.331.645.3423.24
XEM.TO
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF
741.512.081.302.328.71
XEF.TO
iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF
731.412.011.292.208.40
XBB.TO
iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF
220.420.641.070.691.96
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
491.021.441.181.704.71

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

#qwe Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.35
  • 5-Year: 0.46
  • 10-Year: 0.57
  • All Time: 0.48

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.98 to 1.66, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of #qwe compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

#qwe provided a 2.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.18%2.21%2.36%2.33%2.31%1.80%2.15%2.41%2.54%2.11%2.28%2.51%
XSP.TO
iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
1.28%1.23%1.09%1.18%1.37%1.00%1.31%1.73%1.84%1.47%1.75%1.86%
XIU.TO
iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF
2.32%2.39%2.92%3.16%3.02%2.43%3.03%2.87%3.18%2.58%2.65%3.19%
T.TO
TELUS Corporation
9.31%9.13%7.98%6.17%5.19%4.26%4.70%4.48%4.64%4.14%4.30%4.39%
BCE.TO
BCE Inc.
5.14%7.06%11.98%7.42%6.19%5.32%6.12%5.27%5.60%4.76%4.71%4.86%
VDY.TO
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF
3.19%3.59%4.40%4.64%4.42%3.58%4.59%4.25%4.43%3.82%3.25%4.11%
ZWB.TO
BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF
5.42%5.38%6.66%7.62%7.30%5.46%5.80%5.53%5.59%4.80%5.04%5.64%
XEM.TO
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF
1.82%1.90%2.08%2.39%2.10%1.91%1.28%2.57%1.96%1.78%1.96%2.22%
XEF.TO
iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF
2.35%2.43%2.76%2.75%2.93%2.42%1.93%2.72%2.76%2.10%2.42%2.42%
XBB.TO
iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF
3.42%3.39%3.25%3.01%2.91%2.54%2.55%2.80%2.92%2.83%2.81%2.87%
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
3.94%3.89%3.74%3.13%2.39%1.77%2.14%2.70%2.72%2.32%2.39%2.45%

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 #qwe. 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 #qwe was 38.00%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 111 trading sessions.

The current #qwe drawdown is 5.79%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-38%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 2020111Aug 26, 2020134
-29.35%Jul 4, 2014396Jan 20, 2016357Jun 13, 2017753
-27.37%Jan 13, 2022192Oct 12, 2022406May 15, 2024598
-21.51%Jan 29, 2018234Dec 26, 2018133Jul 4, 2019367
-15.42%Dec 6, 202485Apr 8, 202533May 26, 2025118

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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.55, 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

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkAGGXBB.TOBCE.TOT.TOXEM.TOXEF.TOZWB.TOVDY.TOXSP.TOXIU.TOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.010.270.360.380.650.710.600.630.890.710.86
AGG0.011.000.540.110.090.050.080.010.020.050.060.08
XBB.TO0.270.541.000.420.410.360.420.500.500.510.520.56
BCE.TO0.360.110.421.000.720.370.440.520.560.470.550.54
T.TO0.380.090.410.721.000.390.450.520.550.490.570.55
XEM.TO0.650.050.360.370.391.000.710.580.610.700.670.72
XEF.TO0.710.080.420.440.450.711.000.670.690.770.740.80
ZWB.TO0.600.010.500.520.520.580.671.000.920.750.860.82
VDY.TO0.630.020.500.560.550.610.690.921.000.770.920.85
XSP.TO0.890.050.510.470.490.700.770.750.771.000.830.98
XIU.TO0.710.060.520.550.570.670.740.860.920.831.000.90
Portfolio0.860.080.560.540.550.720.800.820.850.980.901.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Apr 16, 2013