Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 10% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 45% |
XEF.TO iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF | Global Equities | 10% |
XEM.TO iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 5% |
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ETF Portfolio, 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 4, 2026, the ETF Portfolio returned -0.37% Year-To-Date and 11.60% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.63% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 29.73% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio ETF Portfolio | -0.02% | -2.60% | -0.37% | 2.78% | 32.98% | 16.53% | 10.13% | 11.60% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.11% | -3.50% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 31.08% | 18.47% | 11.96% | 14.19% |
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 0.22% | -2.53% | 2.69% | 8.55% | 44.39% | 18.46% | 12.12% | 12.02% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -0.69% | 0.31% | 0.97% | 3.65% | 3.53% | 0.30% | 1.70% |
XEM.TO iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF | -1.50% | -1.85% | 3.39% | 5.67% | 42.08% | 15.12% | 2.94% | 7.24% |
XEF.TO iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF | -0.78% | -1.34% | 2.02% | 4.79% | 36.04% | 14.37% | 7.82% | 8.74% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 16, 2013, ETF Portfolio's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ETF Portfolio closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.75% | 2.46% | -5.19% | 0.80% | -0.37% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.78% | -0.04% | -2.79% | 1.32% | 5.13% | 4.08% | 0.85% | 3.25% | 3.27% | 1.49% | 1.27% | 1.29% | 23.96% |
| 2024 | 0.13% | 2.96% | 3.26% | -3.53% | 4.13% | 1.00% | 2.60% | 2.75% | 2.35% | -2.00% | 4.49% | -3.40% | 15.26% |
| 2023 | 7.33% | -3.61% | 2.48% | 2.02% | -2.05% | 5.36% | 2.83% | -2.66% | -4.00% | -3.20% | 8.90% | 5.12% | 18.83% |
| 2022 | -3.22% | -1.87% | 2.88% | -7.60% | 0.93% | -7.97% | 6.23% | -4.06% | -8.71% | 6.18% | 7.03% | -4.90% | -15.69% |
| 2021 | -0.60% | 2.73% | 4.04% | 4.14% | 2.56% | 0.89% | 1.08% | 1.60% | -3.52% | 5.95% | -2.21% | 3.84% | 22.05% |
Benchmark Metrics
ETF Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 0.06%, beta of 0.81, and R² of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 16, 2013.
- This portfolio participated in 89.95% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 83.32% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.06%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.91
- Upside Capture
- 83.32%
- Downside Capture
- 89.95%
Expense Ratio
ETF Portfolio 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
ETF Portfolio ranks 80 for risk / return — in the top 80% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.49 | 0.88 | +0.61 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.14 | 1.37 | +0.77 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.21 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.60 | 1.39 | +3.21 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 21.50 | 6.43 | +15.07 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 53 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 90 | 2.06 | 2.76 | 1.40 | 3.24 | 15.81 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 47 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.71 | 4.64 |
XEM.TO iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF | 74 | 1.51 | 2.08 | 1.30 | 2.33 | 8.73 |
XEF.TO iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF | 70 | 1.36 | 1.95 | 1.28 | 2.13 | 8.13 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
ETF Portfolio provided a 1.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.95% | 1.95% | 2.18% | 2.31% | 2.33% | 1.84% | 2.10% | 2.38% | 2.54% | 2.13% | 2.29% | 2.51% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.18% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.92% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
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% |
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 ETF Portfolio. 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 ETF Portfolio was 32.72%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 109 trading sessions.
The current ETF Portfolio drawdown is 4.83%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -32.72% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 109 | Aug 24, 2020 | 132 |
| -22.86% | Jan 13, 2022 | 192 | Oct 12, 2022 | 329 | Jan 25, 2024 | 521 |
| -19.59% | Apr 29, 2015 | 188 | Jan 20, 2016 | 149 | Aug 18, 2016 | 337 |
| -16.9% | Jan 29, 2018 | 233 | Dec 24, 2018 | 76 | Apr 12, 2019 | 309 |
| -13.75% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 26 | May 15, 2025 | 61 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.17, 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
| Benchmark | BND | XEM.TO | XIU.TO | XEF.TO | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.02 | 0.65 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 1.00 | 0.93 |
| BND | -0.02 | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.06 | -0.02 | 0.05 |
| XEM.TO | 0.65 | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.67 | 0.71 | 0.65 | 0.76 |
| XIU.TO | 0.71 | 0.04 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.71 | 0.90 |
| XEF.TO | 0.71 | 0.06 | 0.71 | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.71 | 0.83 |
| VOO | 1.00 | -0.02 | 0.65 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 1.00 | 0.92 |
| Portfolio | 0.93 | 0.05 | 0.76 | 0.90 | 0.83 | 0.92 | 1.00 |