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Growth Canada
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Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Growth Canada, 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
-2.64%0.25%7.86%7.47%
Portfolio
Growth Canada
-1.06%1.35%11.63%12.44%
VFV.TO
Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF
0.00%3.15%11.28%10.87%
XAW.TO
iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF
0.32%4.10%12.69%13.44%28.94%20.61%10.89%12.35%
XEC.TO
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF
-1.00%4.17%25.13%27.75%49.67%22.87%6.96%9.71%
XIC.TO
iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF
1.12%1.82%10.65%13.05%34.65%22.91%11.69%11.66%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 9, 2025, Growth Canada's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.12%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.

Historically, 85% of months were positive and 15% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -6.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.

On a daily basis, Growth Canada closed higher 60% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 31, 2026 with a return of +2.9%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2025 at -2.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.50%2.78%-5.98%9.22%3.87%-0.66%11.63%
20253.18%1.14%3.25%3.94%1.93%1.09%1.30%16.90%

Benchmark Metrics

Growth Canada has an annualized alpha of 9.30%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 09, 2025.

  • This portfolio captured 105.87% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 34.82% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 9.30% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.93 and R2 of 0.82, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
9.30%
Beta
0.93
0.82
Upside Capture
105.87%
Downside Capture
34.82%

Expense Ratio

Growth Canada 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

Growth Canada ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% 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.


Growth Canada Risk / Return Rank: 6767
Overall Rank
Growth Canada Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6969
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Growth Canada Sortino Ratio Rank: 6565
Sortino Ratio Rank
Growth Canada Omega Ratio Rank: 6666
Omega Ratio Rank
Growth Canada Calmar Ratio Rank: 6464
Calmar Ratio Rank
Growth Canada Martin Ratio Rank: 7373
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 Growth Canada and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.


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
VFV.TO
Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF
XAW.TO
iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF
682.253.121.402.9813.21
XEC.TO
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF
792.613.371.473.9214.81
XIC.TO
iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF
782.423.121.433.6315.34

Sharpe Ratio

There isn't enough data available to calculate the Sharpe ratio for Growth Canada. This metric is based on the past 12 months of trading data. Please check back later for updated information.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Growth Canada provided a 1.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.32%1.49%1.32%1.44%1.52%1.36%1.37%1.59%1.68%1.34%1.36%1.55%
VFV.TO
Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF
0.85%0.92%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
XAW.TO
iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF
1.16%1.33%1.61%1.71%1.79%1.77%1.49%2.02%2.29%1.92%1.80%1.83%
XEC.TO
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF
1.52%1.92%2.03%2.16%2.28%2.78%1.64%2.87%2.66%2.13%1.80%2.19%
XIC.TO
iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF
2.00%2.23%2.64%2.95%3.10%2.44%3.03%3.01%3.19%2.49%2.72%3.21%

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 Growth Canada. 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 Growth Canada was 9.02%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 11 trading sessions.

The current Growth Canada drawdown is 0.51%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2026 pullback2026
-9.02%Mar 2026
1mo 2d16d
1mo 18dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026
2025 pullback2025
-4.22%Nov 2025
22d8d
1moOct 2025 - Nov 2025
2026 pullback2026
-3.20%Feb 2026
7d5d
12dJan 2026 - Feb 2026
2025 pullback2025
-3.01%Oct 2025
3d14d
17dOct 2025 - Oct 2025
2025 pullback2025
-2.38%Aug 2025
4d7d
11dJul 2025 - Aug 2025

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 3.33, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.10

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.10, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Growth Canada correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Growth Canada has a 0.90 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the full available history. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 9, 2025

0.90


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VFV.TO has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.96, while XIC.TO has the lowest at 0.65.

XIC.TO
0.65
XEC.TO
0.72
XAW.TO
0.92
VFV.TO
0.96

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Growth Canada. XAW.TO has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.97, while XEC.TO has the lowest at 0.82.

XEC.TO
0.82
XIC.TO
0.85
VFV.TO
0.94
XAW.TO
0.97

Asset Correlations Table

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

XIC.TOXEC.TOVFV.TOXAW.TO
XIC.TO1.000.620.680.73
XEC.TO0.621.000.730.83
VFV.TO0.680.731.000.95
XAW.TO0.730.830.951.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 9, 2025
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