Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 50% |
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | Gold, Precious Metals | 10% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | S&P 500 | 10% |
XQQ.TO iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | Nasdaq-100 | 10% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 10% |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense, Industrials Equities | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in All seasons plus slim no crypto, 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 13, 2026, the All seasons plus slim no crypto returned 6.61% Year-To-Date and 7.82% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.65% | 1.97% | 10.35% | 10.82% | 26.39% | 19.66% | 12.33% | 13.81% |
Portfolio All seasons plus slim no crypto | 1.39% | 1.84% | 6.61% | 7.57% | 16.92% | 13.26% | 5.69% | 7.82% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 2.58% | -6.89% | -2.66% | -2.00% | 19.72% | 25.56% | 13.81% | 10.32% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 3.29% | 7.75% | 28.15% | 31.50% | 52.42% | 22.37% | 7.63% | 10.16% |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 1.62% | 9.34% | 10.73% | 13.39% | 32.52% | 27.94% | 17.41% | 15.54% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 1.74% | 1.99% | 10.76% | 11.36% | 27.90% | 21.03% | 13.51% | 15.41% |
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | 0.13% | 0.34% | -0.24% | 0.51% | 1.31% | 2.52% | -1.98% | 0.84% |
XQQ.TO iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 3.11% | 3.00% | 17.28% | 16.08% | 32.00% | 22.21% | 11.82% | 19.25% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 8, 2012, All seasons plus slim no crypto's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, All seasons plus slim no crypto closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -7.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.52% | 1.40% | -6.46% | 5.31% | 3.03% | -0.88% | 6.61% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.00% | 0.54% | 0.25% | 2.81% | 3.31% | 3.25% | -0.25% | 1.71% | 3.52% | 1.75% | -0.49% | 1.68% | 21.91% |
| 2024 | -2.18% | 0.83% | 2.14% | -2.13% | 2.62% | 1.57% | 1.69% | 3.06% | 2.46% | -2.89% | 1.62% | -3.15% | 5.48% |
| 2023 | 5.66% | -3.38% | 3.81% | 0.10% | -0.79% | 4.19% | 0.93% | -2.77% | -3.62% | -1.36% | 7.34% | 5.88% | 16.26% |
| 2022 | -3.50% | 0.19% | 0.58% | -7.33% | 0.34% | -4.85% | 4.67% | -4.37% | -7.74% | 2.41% | 5.28% | -1.82% | -15.90% |
| 2021 | -1.76% | 0.40% | 0.51% | 3.87% | 2.69% | -1.10% | 0.22% | -0.33% | -3.53% | 3.67% | -2.69% | 1.84% | 3.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
All seasons plus slim no crypto has an annualized alpha of 0.53%, beta of 0.39, and R2 of 0.47 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 08, 2012.
- This portfolio participated in 71.36% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 51.23% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.39 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.47 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 0.47 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 0.53%
- Beta
- 0.39
- R²
- 0.47
- Upside Capture
- 51.23%
- Downside Capture
- 71.36%
Expense Ratio
All seasons plus slim no crypto has an expense ratio of 0.26%, 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
All seasons plus slim no crypto ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for All seasons plus slim no crypto 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 | 1.73 | 2.14 | -0.41 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.44 | 2.89 | -0.45 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.39 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.04 | 2.91 | -0.88 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.57 | 13.08 | -4.52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 20 | 0.70 | 1.06 | 1.15 | 0.73 | 2.09 |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 82 | 2.42 | 3.09 | 1.45 | 3.90 | 14.36 |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 45 | 1.50 | 2.19 | 1.26 | 2.06 | 5.46 |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 73 | 2.18 | 2.94 | 1.40 | 3.10 | 13.42 |
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | 11 | 0.22 | 0.35 | 1.04 | 0.33 | 0.79 |
XQQ.TO iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 49 | 1.76 | 2.32 | 1.31 | 2.23 | 8.14 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
All seasons plus slim no crypto provided a 2.08% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.08% | 2.09% | 2.12% | 2.07% | 2.06% | 1.71% | 1.74% | 2.13% | 2.13% | 2.01% | 2.10% | 2.14% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 2.24% | 2.22% | 2.43% | 2.63% | 2.50% | 1.99% | 1.45% | 2.76% | 2.24% | 1.89% | 1.89% | 2.49% |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.52% | 0.55% | 0.85% | 0.93% | 0.95% | 0.82% | 1.07% | 1.54% | 1.13% | 0.91% | 1.07% | 1.04% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.83% | 0.92% | 0.99% | 1.20% | 1.31% | 1.06% | 1.33% | 1.55% | 1.69% | 1.51% | 1.65% | 1.63% |
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | 3.40% | 3.39% | 3.25% | 3.01% | 2.91% | 2.54% | 2.55% | 2.80% | 2.92% | 2.83% | 2.81% | 2.87% |
XQQ.TO iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 0.21% | 0.25% | 0.67% | 0.93% | 1.27% | 0.52% | 0.80% | 1.44% | 1.61% | 1.64% | 2.35% | 1.93% |
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 All seasons plus slim no crypto. 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 All seasons plus slim no crypto was 24.28%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 448 trading sessions.
The current All seasons plus slim no crypto drawdown is 2.32%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -24.28%Oct 2022 | 1y 4mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 1moJun 2021 - Jul 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -24.18%Mar 2020 | 26d | 4mo 5d | 5mo 1dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -20.56%Jan 2016 | 1y 4mo | 1y 4mo | 2y 8moSep 2014 - May 2017 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -13.29%Dec 2018 | 10mo 28d | 5mo 28d | 1y 4moJan 2018 - Jun 2019 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.17%Mar 2026 | 27d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 4dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
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 3.33, 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 | 1.41 | 1.47 | 1.48 | 1.45 | 1.47 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.47, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
All seasons plus slim no crypto correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.73 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.71 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.67 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.64 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 8, 2012 | 0.60 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. XQQ.TO has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.78, while XBB.TO has the lowest at -0.03.
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