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Core: Income + Growth — USA version
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 Core: Income + Growth — USA version, 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 Oct 24, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of IEFA

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the Core: Income + Growth — USA version returned -0.44% Year-To-Date and 13.19% 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
Core: Income + Growth — USA version
-0.13%-3.35%-0.44%2.39%17.66%17.65%11.22%13.19%
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
-0.24%-0.83%-5.03%-3.74%-11.23%15.44%13.08%12.79%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
-1.92%-8.27%8.35%21.03%49.02%32.51%21.53%13.97%
XRE.TO
iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF
0.00%-3.39%1.96%-0.12%13.06%1.34%0.12%3.90%
IEFA
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
-0.54%-2.21%2.18%5.82%24.78%14.56%8.01%8.97%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.11%-2.64%-4.65%-3.18%23.45%22.97%13.18%19.05%
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%
IJR
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
0.41%-2.76%4.53%5.58%19.56%10.79%4.27%10.05%
XLB.TO
iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF
0.00%-4.31%-1.79%-1.05%-1.17%5.18%2.12%3.90%
USMV
iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF
0.74%-3.57%-0.44%-0.74%1.12%10.38%7.75%9.74%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 25, 2012, Core: Income + Growth — USA version's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.99%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Core: Income + Growth — USA version closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.54%2.55%-6.03%0.76%-0.44%
20252.86%0.96%-1.24%1.86%3.96%2.79%-0.36%3.20%3.70%1.05%1.65%0.26%22.60%
20240.43%2.77%3.05%-3.92%4.36%1.72%3.12%3.22%2.20%-2.12%3.90%-3.16%16.21%
20237.62%-2.75%4.51%1.69%0.16%4.88%2.63%-1.99%-4.35%-2.05%8.56%5.60%26.23%
2022-4.75%-0.93%3.78%-8.82%-0.55%-7.72%7.58%-5.09%-8.15%4.92%7.34%-4.54%-17.39%
2021-0.85%0.77%2.99%4.68%2.56%0.91%1.80%1.81%-4.10%5.47%-1.51%4.17%19.91%

Benchmark Metrics

Core: Income + Growth — USA version has an annualized alpha of 2.15%, beta of 0.76, and R² of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 25, 2012.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (83.87%) than losses (81.31%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.15% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
2.15%
Beta
0.76
0.91
Upside Capture
83.87%
Downside Capture
81.31%

Expense Ratio

Core: Income + Growth — USA version has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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

Core: Income + Growth — USA version ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% 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.


Core: Income + Growth — USA version Risk / Return Rank: 7171
Overall Rank
Core: Income + Growth — USA version Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Core: Income + Growth — USA version Sortino Ratio Rank: 5959
Sortino Ratio Rank
Core: Income + Growth — USA version Omega Ratio Rank: 6262
Omega Ratio Rank
Core: Income + Growth — USA version Calmar Ratio Rank: 8787
Calmar Ratio Rank
Core: Income + Growth — USA version Martin Ratio Rank: 9292
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

1.25

0.88

+0.37

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.85

1.37

+0.48

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.66

1.39

+2.27

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

17.59

6.43

+11.16


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
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
15-0.62-0.730.90-0.70-1.19
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
801.772.191.322.579.28
XRE.TO
iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF
410.861.281.161.523.65
IEFA
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
731.412.011.292.188.32
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
591.041.621.231.937.00
XIU.TO
iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF
902.032.731.403.2015.57
IJR
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
460.871.361.181.445.78
XLB.TO
iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF
9-0.12-0.090.99-0.17-0.40
USMV
iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF
130.090.211.030.150.65

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.

Core: Income + Growth — USA version Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.25
  • 5-Year: 0.80
  • 10-Year: 0.91
  • All Time: 0.87

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 1.00 to 1.69, 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 Core: Income + Growth — USA version 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

Core: Income + Growth — USA version provided a 1.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.59%1.61%2.56%2.52%2.60%1.92%1.86%1.65%1.82%1.58%1.78%1.80%
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway 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%
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%
XRE.TO
iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF
4.76%5.00%5.55%4.52%4.85%2.59%4.45%4.82%4.80%4.71%5.20%5.59%
IEFA
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
3.48%3.55%3.47%3.20%2.70%3.32%1.90%3.18%3.46%2.57%2.96%2.63%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.48%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
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%
IJR
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
1.27%1.44%2.05%1.31%1.41%1.53%1.11%1.44%1.58%1.20%1.22%1.48%
XLB.TO
iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF
4.11%4.05%12.10%12.22%13.13%8.82%7.43%3.18%3.56%3.45%3.62%3.64%
USMV
iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF
1.57%1.49%1.67%1.82%1.62%1.26%1.81%1.88%2.12%1.77%2.22%2.02%

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 Core: Income + Growth — USA version. 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 Core: Income + Growth — USA version was 28.81%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 86 trading sessions.

The current Core: Income + Growth — USA version drawdown is 5.22%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-28.81%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202086Jul 22, 2020109
-24.25%Jan 4, 2022201Oct 14, 2022298Dec 13, 2023499
-14.53%Apr 29, 2015188Jan 20, 201698Jun 8, 2016286
-14.45%Sep 21, 201867Dec 24, 201860Mar 21, 2019127
-11.4%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202523May 12, 202558

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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.45, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkGLDXLB.TOBRK-BXRE.TOQQQIJRUSMVXIU.TOIEFAPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.010.150.670.490.910.800.840.710.790.93
GLD0.011.000.39-0.060.210.010.000.060.230.150.22
XLB.TO0.150.391.000.040.420.140.120.210.340.250.35
BRK-B0.67-0.060.041.000.360.480.610.660.520.580.64
XRE.TO0.490.210.420.361.000.390.480.520.660.550.62
QQQ0.910.010.140.480.391.000.660.690.580.690.87
IJR0.800.000.120.610.480.661.000.680.660.700.77
USMV0.840.060.210.660.520.690.681.000.620.690.81
XIU.TO0.710.230.340.520.660.580.660.621.000.750.82
IEFA0.790.150.250.580.550.690.700.690.751.000.85
Portfolio0.930.220.350.640.620.870.770.810.820.851.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 25, 2012