Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VBAL.TO Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio | Diversified Portfolio | 16.67% |
VCNS.TO Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio | Diversified Portfolio | 16.67% |
VEQT.TO Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | Global Equities, Actively Managed | 16.67% |
XBAL.TO iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 16.67% |
XCNS.TO iShares Core Conservative Balanced ETF Portfolio | Diversified Portfolio | 16.67% |
XEQT.TO iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio | Global Equities | 16.67% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Global balanced, 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 Aug 23, 2019, corresponding to the inception date of XCNS.TO
Returns By Period
| 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 Global balanced | -0.18% | -2.64% | -0.30% | 1.37% | 23.95% | 11.63% | 5.68% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
XEQT.TO iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio | -0.18% | -2.65% | 0.29% | 2.59% | 36.30% | 17.08% | 9.72% | — |
VEQT.TO Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | -0.19% | -2.78% | 0.20% | 3.47% | 37.88% | 17.40% | 9.94% | — |
XBAL.TO iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio | -0.15% | -2.54% | -0.39% | 0.65% | 20.97% | 10.67% | 4.94% | 6.58% |
VBAL.TO Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio | -0.16% | -2.69% | -0.42% | 0.88% | 21.42% | 10.13% | 4.60% | — |
XCNS.TO iShares Core Conservative Balanced ETF Portfolio | -0.18% | -3.45% | -0.74% | 0.72% | 11.84% | 8.02% | 2.86% | — |
VCNS.TO Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio | -0.20% | -2.71% | -0.76% | -0.09% | 14.07% | 6.74% | 2.09% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 26, 2019, Global balanced's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.74%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.8 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Global balanced closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.21% | 2.54% | -5.40% | 0.56% | -0.30% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.02% | 0.22% | -1.78% | 2.54% | 3.93% | 3.45% | -0.37% | 2.90% | 2.37% | 1.06% | 1.31% | -0.06% | 18.91% |
| 2024 | -0.85% | 1.75% | 2.71% | -3.63% | 3.61% | 0.76% | 2.23% | 2.66% | 2.03% | -2.84% | 3.61% | -4.34% | 7.50% |
| 2023 | 6.90% | -3.71% | 2.39% | 1.37% | -1.94% | 4.63% | 2.18% | -2.85% | -3.77% | -3.13% | 8.25% | 5.60% | 15.96% |
| 2022 | -3.82% | -1.42% | 1.37% | -7.44% | 1.27% | -7.26% | 5.81% | -4.38% | -8.65% | 4.71% | 6.60% | -3.87% | -17.14% |
| 2021 | -0.47% | 1.60% | 2.44% | 3.52% | 2.66% | -0.25% | 0.56% | 0.85% | -3.19% | 4.42% | -2.90% | 2.91% | 12.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global balanced has an annualized alpha of -0.97%, beta of 0.65, and R² of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 26, 2019.
- This portfolio participated in 82.74% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 66.59% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.65 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
- -0.97%
- Beta
- 0.65
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 66.59%
- Downside Capture
- 82.74%
Expense Ratio
Global balanced has an expense ratio of 0.22%, 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
Global balanced ranks 59 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.35 | 0.88 | +0.46 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.95 | 1.37 | +0.59 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.21 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.09 | 1.39 | +0.70 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.15 | 6.43 | +2.71 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XEQT.TO iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio | 73 | 1.39 | 2.01 | 1.30 | 2.10 | 9.88 |
VEQT.TO Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | 77 | 1.49 | 2.13 | 1.32 | 2.21 | 10.58 |
XBAL.TO iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio | 66 | 1.25 | 1.81 | 1.25 | 1.97 | 8.35 |
VBAL.TO Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio | 68 | 1.29 | 1.89 | 1.26 | 2.09 | 8.80 |
XCNS.TO iShares Core Conservative Balanced ETF Portfolio | 63 | 1.21 | 1.77 | 1.24 | 1.90 | 7.86 |
VCNS.TO Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio | 58 | 1.13 | 1.66 | 1.22 | 1.75 | 7.07 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Global balanced provided a 2.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.11% | 2.10% | 2.28% | 2.29% | 2.17% | 1.76% | 1.83% | 1.71% | 13.55% | 0.49% | 0.61% | 0.55% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
XEQT.TO iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio | 1.64% | 1.66% | 2.01% | 2.07% | 2.12% | 1.64% | 1.66% | 1.19% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VEQT.TO Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | 1.39% | 1.42% | 1.58% | 1.88% | 2.09% | 1.40% | 1.48% | 1.42% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
XBAL.TO iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio | 2.24% | 2.24% | 2.68% | 2.40% | 2.09% | 1.74% | 1.99% | 2.26% | 3.39% | 2.93% | 3.64% | 3.29% |
VBAL.TO Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio | 2.20% | 2.21% | 2.26% | 2.32% | 2.16% | 1.91% | 1.79% | 2.20% | 1.99% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
XCNS.TO iShares Core Conservative Balanced ETF Portfolio | 2.62% | 2.55% | 2.58% | 2.49% | 2.26% | 1.81% | 2.15% | 0.92% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VCNS.TO Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio | 2.55% | 2.54% | 2.58% | 2.57% | 2.28% | 2.09% | 1.88% | 2.28% | 75.90% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 Global balanced. 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 Global balanced was 29.00%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 101 trading sessions.
The current Global balanced drawdown is 4.96%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -29% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 101 | Aug 12, 2020 | 121 |
| -24.69% | Nov 10, 2021 | 233 | Oct 14, 2022 | 432 | Jul 4, 2024 | 665 |
| -10.75% | Dec 6, 2024 | 84 | Apr 8, 2025 | 23 | May 12, 2025 | 107 |
| -7.44% | Feb 27, 2026 | 22 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -5.97% | Sep 3, 2020 | 40 | Oct 30, 2020 | 6 | Nov 9, 2020 | 46 |
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 6.00, 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
| Benchmark | XCNS.TO | VCNS.TO | XEQT.TO | VEQT.TO | XBAL.TO | VBAL.TO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.86 |
| XCNS.TO | 0.71 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.83 | 0.84 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.92 |
| VCNS.TO | 0.76 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.88 | 0.95 | 0.96 | 0.95 |
| XEQT.TO | 0.89 | 0.83 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.97 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.97 |
| VEQT.TO | 0.91 | 0.84 | 0.88 | 0.97 | 1.00 | 0.95 | 0.96 | 0.97 |
| XBAL.TO | 0.84 | 0.91 | 0.95 | 0.94 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 0.98 | 0.99 |
| VBAL.TO | 0.84 | 0.91 | 0.96 | 0.94 | 0.96 | 0.98 | 1.00 | 0.99 |
| Portfolio | 0.86 | 0.92 | 0.95 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 1.00 |