Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
XDIV.TO iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF | Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities | 15% |
XEI.TO iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF | Canada Equities | 15% |
XHD.TO iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 20% |
ZDI.TO BMO International Dividend ETF | International Equity | 30% |
ZDY.TO BMO US Dividend ETF (CAD) | Dividend, Large Cap Blend Equities | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in EPQ Div Diversification_01, 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 Jun 15, 2017, corresponding to the inception date of XDIV.TO
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.44% | 0.25% | -2.46% | -2.17% | 26.93% | 18.24% | 12.68% | 12.98% |
Portfolio EPQ Div Diversification_01 | 0.15% | 2.34% | 8.90% | 7.65% | 28.33% | 15.04% | 12.38% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ZDY.TO BMO US Dividend ETF (CAD) | 0.17% | 0.99% | 5.13% | -0.26% | 20.06% | 13.37% | 11.19% | 10.00% |
XEI.TO iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF | 0.77% | 3.44% | 14.44% | 16.32% | 45.10% | 18.43% | 15.35% | 12.06% |
XHD.TO iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | -0.44% | -1.20% | 9.76% | 3.74% | 14.41% | 7.74% | 7.15% | 6.28% |
ZDI.TO BMO International Dividend ETF | -0.19% | 4.06% | 7.87% | 8.26% | 31.41% | 16.47% | 12.87% | 9.29% |
XDIV.TO iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF | 0.99% | 4.29% | 8.97% | 13.47% | 36.25% | 20.26% | 15.92% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 16, 2017, EPQ Div Diversification_01's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, EPQ Div Diversification_01 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.46% | 5.66% | -1.47% | 0.15% | 8.90% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.67% | 2.51% | 0.00% | -3.33% | 2.59% | 1.52% | 1.20% | 3.52% | 2.95% | 0.11% | 3.09% | -3.03% | 15.48% |
| 2024 | 1.59% | 1.91% | 3.69% | -1.54% | 2.82% | -0.78% | 4.68% | 1.56% | 2.01% | -0.40% | 3.17% | -3.86% | 15.53% |
| 2023 | 4.12% | -1.68% | 0.73% | 3.06% | -4.57% | 2.70% | 2.25% | -0.75% | -2.99% | -1.56% | 4.94% | 2.59% | 8.67% |
| 2022 | 1.61% | -1.36% | 2.38% | -2.51% | 1.77% | -6.94% | 3.07% | -2.06% | -5.22% | 6.89% | 7.10% | -1.99% | 1.70% |
| 2021 | 0.25% | 3.42% | 5.22% | 1.02% | 2.06% | 1.23% | 1.14% | 1.38% | -2.23% | 2.72% | -1.07% | 5.26% | 22.09% |
Benchmark Metrics
EPQ Div Diversification_01 has an annualized alpha of 2.06%, beta of 0.66, and R² of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 16, 2017.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (65.99%) than losses (63.74%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.06% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.66 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
- 2.06%
- Beta
- 0.66
- R²
- 0.61
- Upside Capture
- 65.99%
- Downside Capture
- 63.74%
Expense Ratio
EPQ Div Diversification_01 has an expense ratio of 0.31%, placing it in the medium range. 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
EPQ Div Diversification_01 ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.52 | 0.75 | +0.78 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.97 | 1.13 | +0.83 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.18 | +0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.75 | 1.15 | +0.60 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.44 | 4.19 | +4.25 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ZDY.TO BMO US Dividend ETF (CAD) | 25 | 0.53 | 0.78 | 1.12 | 0.79 | 2.52 |
XEI.TO iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF | 96 | 3.53 | 4.26 | 1.80 | 3.75 | 21.91 |
XHD.TO iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 22 | 0.47 | 0.69 | 1.10 | 0.60 | 2.15 |
ZDI.TO BMO International Dividend ETF | 64 | 1.31 | 1.80 | 1.26 | 1.83 | 7.15 |
XDIV.TO iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF | 91 | 2.72 | 3.28 | 1.60 | 2.67 | 13.89 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
EPQ Div Diversification_01 provided a 2.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.85% | 3.10% | 3.64% | 3.73% | 3.53% | 3.22% | 4.35% | 3.87% | 4.23% | 3.18% | 3.04% | 3.23% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ZDY.TO BMO US Dividend ETF (CAD) | 1.61% | 1.72% | 1.97% | 2.43% | 2.48% | 2.33% | 3.65% | 3.02% | 2.80% | 2.63% | 2.46% | 2.54% |
XEI.TO iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF | 3.88% | 4.39% | 5.45% | 4.98% | 4.68% | 3.58% | 5.03% | 4.62% | 5.42% | 4.29% | 4.42% | 5.64% |
XHD.TO iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 2.40% | 2.61% | 2.99% | 3.09% | 2.69% | 2.81% | 3.44% | 2.46% | 2.81% | 2.36% | 2.48% | 3.00% |
ZDI.TO BMO International Dividend ETF | 3.12% | 3.34% | 3.94% | 4.15% | 3.99% | 3.72% | 4.96% | 4.92% | 5.23% | 4.23% | 4.62% | 4.26% |
XDIV.TO iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF | 3.56% | 3.81% | 4.29% | 4.20% | 3.95% | 3.58% | 4.58% | 4.02% | 4.85% | 1.82% | 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 EPQ Div Diversification_01. 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 EPQ Div Diversification_01 was 36.88%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 255 trading sessions.
The current EPQ Div Diversification_01 drawdown is 1.33%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -36.88% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 255 | Mar 29, 2021 | 282 |
| -13.41% | Apr 21, 2022 | 120 | Oct 12, 2022 | 59 | Jan 6, 2023 | 179 |
| -11.44% | Sep 24, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 41 | Feb 25, 2019 | 106 |
| -11.04% | Mar 20, 2025 | 14 | Apr 8, 2025 | 45 | Jun 12, 2025 | 59 |
| -7.37% | Jan 23, 2018 | 13 | Feb 8, 2018 | 155 | Sep 21, 2018 | 168 |
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 4.65, 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 | ZDI.TO | XHD.TO | XEI.TO | XDIV.TO | ZDY.TO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.60 | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 0.75 | 0.68 |
| ZDI.TO | 0.60 | 1.00 | 0.49 | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.61 | 0.84 |
| XHD.TO | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.00 | 0.67 | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.80 |
| XEI.TO | 0.48 | 0.57 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.57 | 0.82 |
| XDIV.TO | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.61 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.60 | 0.82 |
| ZDY.TO | 0.75 | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.57 | 0.60 | 1.00 | 0.83 |
| Portfolio | 0.68 | 0.84 | 0.80 | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.83 | 1.00 |