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Jim
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VFV.TO 60.59%XIU.TO 16.85%XEQT.TO 13.51%VDU.TO 9.05%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Jim, 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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.50%0.31%8.56%8.85%24.33%19.37%11.84%13.61%
Portfolio
Jim
0.51%1.08%9.64%10.50%27.11%20.69%12.10%
VDU.TO
Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex U.S. Index ETF
0.36%3.48%14.46%16.42%30.88%18.44%8.71%10.06%
VFV.TO
Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF
0.56%-0.90%8.86%9.38%25.71%20.82%13.01%15.13%
XEQT.TO
iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio
0.45%0.15%10.03%11.14%27.44%20.01%10.45%
XIU.TO
iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF
0.44%1.44%9.14%10.46%29.38%21.13%11.27%12.08%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 14, 2019, Jim's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.27%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Jim closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.58%0.42%-5.42%8.78%4.79%-1.27%9.64%
20253.08%-0.72%-3.67%0.06%5.67%4.61%1.99%2.65%3.56%2.14%0.47%1.47%23.10%
20240.84%3.77%3.08%-2.85%3.44%1.96%2.04%2.98%2.25%-1.63%5.25%-3.19%19.03%
20236.65%-1.97%2.17%1.64%-1.05%6.27%2.68%-2.06%-3.70%-3.31%8.83%5.39%22.60%
2022-3.78%-2.54%4.43%-8.21%0.38%-8.71%7.58%-3.82%-8.56%6.53%5.52%-4.45%-16.28%
2021-0.98%4.64%2.81%5.34%1.81%1.52%1.80%2.08%-4.79%7.67%-1.89%3.03%24.89%

Benchmark Metrics

Jim has an annualized alpha of 3.64%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 14, 2019.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (93.59%) than losses (89.08%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.64% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
3.64%
Beta
0.78
0.78
Upside Capture
93.59%
Downside Capture
89.08%

Expense Ratio

Jim has an expense ratio of 0.13%, 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

Jim ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% 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.


Jim Risk / Return Rank: 6565
Overall Rank
Jim Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6262
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Jim Sortino Ratio Rank: 6262
Sortino Ratio Rank
Jim Omega Ratio Rank: 6565
Omega Ratio Rank
Jim Calmar Ratio Rank: 6464
Calmar Ratio Rank
Jim Martin Ratio Rank: 7474
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Jim 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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.14

1.86

+0.28

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.92

2.53

+0.39

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.40

1.34

+0.06

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.16

2.53

+0.63

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

14.34

11.37

+2.97


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VDU.TO
Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex U.S. Index ETF
61
1.842.571.342.519.93
VFV.TO
Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF
66
1.942.641.362.7511.90
XEQT.TO
iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio
71
2.052.821.382.9212.61
XIU.TO
iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF
80
2.313.121.413.6615.66

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. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current Jim Sharpe ratio is 2.14 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.53 to 2.41, 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 Jim 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

Jim provided a 1.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.27%1.42%1.60%1.77%1.79%1.52%1.69%1.81%1.79%1.55%1.66%1.73%
VDU.TO
Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex U.S. Index ETF
2.08%2.61%2.55%2.54%2.14%2.66%1.64%2.48%2.61%2.25%2.41%2.24%
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%
XEQT.TO
iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio
1.48%1.66%2.03%2.09%2.14%1.66%1.69%1.21%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
XIU.TO
iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF
2.18%2.39%2.92%3.16%3.02%2.43%3.03%2.87%3.18%2.58%2.65%3.19%

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 Jim. 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 Jim was 35.04%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 106 trading sessions.

The current Jim drawdown is 1.88%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-35.04%Mar 2020
1mo 1d5mo 4d
6mo 5dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020
Bear market2022
-23.86%Oct 2022
9mo 16d1y 2mo
1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023
2025 selloff2025
-16.48%Apr 2025
1mo 17d1mo 19d
3mo 6dFeb 2025 - May 2025
2026 pullback2026
-8.37%Mar 2026
1mo 1d15d
1mo 16dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026
2020 pullback2020
-8.36%Sep 2020
21d1mo 17d
2mo 8dSep 2020 - Nov 2020

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 2.37, 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

1.06

1.06

1.05

1.04

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.04, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Jim correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Jim has a 0.81 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.81

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.82

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.81

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 14, 2019

0.81


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VFV.TO has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.80, while VDU.TO has the lowest at 0.66.

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Jim. VFV.TO has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.98, while XIU.TO has the lowest at 0.84.

Asset Correlations Table

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

XIU.TOVDU.TOVFV.TOXEQT.TO
XIU.TO1.000.800.730.86
VDU.TO0.801.000.770.89
VFV.TO0.730.771.000.91
XEQT.TO0.860.890.911.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Aug 14, 2019
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