Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in TFSA RRSP, 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 | 0.50% | 0.31% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio TFSA RRSP | 0.53% | -1.26% | 15.18% | 15.16% | 28.09% | 24.41% | 17.24% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 0.68% | -6.35% | 14.24% | 11.38% | -0.24% | 25.12% | 22.12% | 22.27% |
DBMF iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.26% | -1.34% | 10.27% | 11.24% | 26.94% | 9.64% | 8.01% | — |
ENB.TO Enbridge Inc. | -0.06% | 1.78% | 20.96% | 22.09% | 28.04% | 22.35% | 14.28% | 9.65% |
FTS.TO Fortis Inc. | 0.80% | 1.71% | 11.17% | 13.74% | 22.48% | 14.57% | 8.11% | 9.86% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.06% | -9.52% | -2.47% | -2.25% | 22.21% | 28.89% | 17.08% | 12.15% |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | 0.53% | -9.30% | 15.06% | 16.44% | 106.51% | 43.10% | 24.46% | 25.76% |
NFLX Netflix, Inc. | -1.14% | -7.68% | -14.31% | -15.60% | -33.72% | 22.62% | 10.45% | 23.92% |
RAAX VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF | 2.26% | -3.39% | 17.64% | 17.56% | 32.08% | 21.35% | 13.17% | — |
TRP.TO TC Energy Corporation | 0.01% | 1.70% | 27.11% | 29.83% | 46.72% | 26.43% | 11.58% | 10.58% |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | -0.03% | 0.16% | 0.57% | 0.83% | 3.36% | 4.25% | 1.83% | 1.73% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 8, 2019, TFSA RRSP's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.48%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, TFSA RRSP closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.80% | 5.15% | -2.26% | 6.04% | 1.06% | -0.21% | 15.18% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.23% | 1.02% | -1.62% | 2.89% | 3.83% | 1.98% | -0.47% | 3.18% | 4.03% | 0.91% | 2.53% | -0.07% | 23.46% |
| 2024 | 1.35% | 2.70% | 3.07% | -0.63% | 4.93% | 1.63% | 0.85% | 3.68% | 1.67% | -0.96% | 4.87% | -3.12% | 21.59% |
| 2023 | 7.18% | -3.49% | 2.01% | 1.63% | -0.07% | 4.08% | 2.67% | -1.74% | -1.05% | -1.26% | 5.95% | 5.32% | 22.66% |
| 2022 | -2.15% | 1.70% | 5.70% | -5.61% | -1.33% | -4.64% | 5.54% | -3.11% | -6.34% | 5.18% | 4.17% | -5.65% | -7.50% |
| 2021 | -1.30% | 2.18% | 4.29% | 4.53% | 3.19% | 0.85% | 2.20% | 1.56% | -1.04% | 7.30% | -0.23% | 3.34% | 30.01% |
Benchmark Metrics
TFSA RRSP has an annualized alpha of 9.19%, beta of 0.56, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 08, 2019.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (74.35%) than losses (49.68%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 9.19% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.56 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
- 9.19%
- Beta
- 0.56
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 74.35%
- Downside Capture
- 49.68%
Expense Ratio
TFSA RRSP has an expense ratio of 0.28%, 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
TFSA RRSP ranks 96 for risk / return — in the top 96% 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 TFSA RRSP 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 | 3.50 | 1.86 | +1.64 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.74 | 2.53 | +2.20 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.69 | 1.34 | +0.35 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.49 | 2.53 | +3.96 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 25.76 | 11.37 | +14.38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 36 | -0.08 | 0.02 | 1.00 | -0.10 | -0.22 |
DBMF iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 82 | 2.22 | 2.92 | 1.47 | 4.50 | 16.30 |
ENB.TO Enbridge Inc. | 84 | 1.73 | 2.44 | 1.30 | 3.18 | 7.85 |
FTS.TO Fortis Inc. | 85 | 1.75 | 2.45 | 1.31 | 3.90 | 9.53 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 26 | 0.87 | 1.24 | 1.18 | 0.98 | 2.81 |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | 96 | 3.62 | 4.92 | 1.59 | 5.20 | 18.48 |
NFLX Netflix, Inc. | 8 | -1.03 | -1.46 | 0.81 | -0.78 | -1.35 |
RAAX VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF | 84 | 2.37 | 3.10 | 1.43 | 4.68 | 16.90 |
TRP.TO TC Energy Corporation | 93 | 2.64 | 3.81 | 1.43 | 4.92 | 14.74 |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 87 | 2.61 | 4.30 | 1.55 | 3.76 | 14.67 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
TFSA RRSP 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% | 2.39% | 2.54% | 2.88% | 2.54% | 2.80% | 2.68% | 2.71% | 1.88% | 2.00% | 1.06% | 1.82% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 0.55% | 0.59% | 0.49% | 2.87% | 0.76% | 0.54% | 3.38% | 0.86% | 1.08% | 4.81% | 1.09% | 4.06% |
DBMF iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 5.19% | 5.91% | 5.75% | 2.91% | 7.72% | 10.38% | 0.86% | 9.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
ENB.TO Enbridge Inc. | 4.84% | 5.74% | 6.00% | 7.44% | 6.50% | 6.76% | 7.96% | 5.72% | 6.33% | 4.91% | 3.75% | 4.04% |
FTS.TO Fortis Inc. | 3.18% | 3.48% | 3.99% | 4.19% | 4.01% | 3.36% | 3.73% | 3.39% | 3.79% | 3.52% | 3.68% | 3.73% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | 0.24% | 0.27% | 0.32% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
NFLX Netflix, Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
RAAX VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF | 1.99% | 2.34% | 1.91% | 3.66% | 1.53% | 8.72% | 6.27% | 2.37% | 0.56% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
TRP.TO TC Energy Corporation | 3.53% | 4.50% | 5.40% | 6.71% | 6.67% | 5.92% | 6.26% | 4.34% | 5.66% | 4.09% | 3.73% | 4.60% |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 3.87% | 4.00% | 4.18% | 3.31% | 1.15% | 0.66% | 1.74% | 2.28% | 1.79% | 1.10% | 0.84% | 0.69% |
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 TFSA RRSP. 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 TFSA RRSP was 24.22%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 96 trading sessions.
The current TFSA RRSP drawdown is 2.12%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -24.22%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 4mo 15d | 5mo 16dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -16.67%Oct 2022 | 5mo 25d | 1y 1mo | 1y 6moApr 2022 - Nov 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -10.42%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 22dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2020 pullback2020 | -6.92%Sep 2020 | 20d | 1mo 19d | 2mo 9dSep 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.51%Aug 2024 | 27d | 12d | 1mo 9dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
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 15 assets, with an effective number of assets of 9.86, 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 2.16 | 1.79 | 1.73 | 1.60 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.60, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
TFSA RRSP correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.61 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.75 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.81 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 8, 2019 | 0.82 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. XLK has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.90, while VGSH has the lowest at -0.02.
Asset Correlations Table
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