Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | Precious Metals, Gold | 7.50% |
COW.TO iShares Global Agriculture Index ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 3.75% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | S&P 500 | 30% |
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | Canadian Government Bonds | 55% |
XEG.TO iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF | Energy Equities | 3.75% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in All Weather CAD, 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 Nov 8, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of VFV.TO
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the All Weather CAD returned 0.95% Year-To-Date and 6.84% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.72% | -3.54% | -3.95% | -2.09% | 15.95% | 16.96% | 10.34% | 12.24% |
Portfolio All Weather CAD | 0.14% | -2.83% | 0.95% | 3.65% | 13.03% | 10.29% | 5.41% | 6.84% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | -0.14% | -3.29% | -1.35% | -0.00% | 3.01% | 2.33% | -1.51% | 0.95% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.00% | -4.97% | -4.36% | -2.24% | 17.04% | 18.00% | 11.47% | 13.70% |
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 0.00% | -13.80% | 6.75% | 20.00% | 50.43% | 29.86% | 17.83% | 12.02% |
COW.TO iShares Global Agriculture Index ETF | 0.65% | -0.90% | 19.63% | 17.54% | 19.47% | 5.22% | 2.97% | 9.03% |
XEG.TO iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF | 0.00% | 11.75% | 40.12% | 50.59% | 63.02% | 25.75% | 30.13% | 12.24% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 9, 2012, All Weather CAD's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.46%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.6 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, All Weather CAD closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -8.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.05% | 1.89% | -3.99% | 0.14% | 0.95% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.51% | 0.45% | -0.49% | 2.10% | 2.48% | 2.60% | -0.84% | 1.81% | 2.11% | 0.79% | 1.05% | 0.59% | 15.03% |
| 2024 | -1.56% | 1.18% | 2.78% | -3.36% | 3.39% | 1.19% | 1.58% | 2.50% | 1.69% | -2.39% | 2.53% | -3.39% | 5.96% |
| 2023 | 5.44% | -4.08% | 3.24% | 0.85% | -1.62% | 3.84% | 1.40% | -2.09% | -3.52% | -1.75% | 7.00% | 5.09% | 13.84% |
| 2022 | -3.30% | 0.12% | 1.44% | -6.48% | 1.51% | -6.13% | 5.44% | -4.47% | -7.50% | 4.26% | 4.92% | -3.62% | -14.03% |
| 2021 | -1.31% | 0.24% | 2.20% | 3.36% | 2.88% | -1.00% | 0.62% | 0.07% | -2.34% | 4.00% | -2.19% | 3.39% | 10.08% |
Benchmark Metrics
All Weather CAD has an annualized alpha of -0.71%, beta of 0.48, and R² of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 09, 2012.
- This portfolio participated in 68.42% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 50.46% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.48 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
- -0.71%
- Beta
- 0.48
- R²
- 0.61
- Upside Capture
- 50.46%
- Downside Capture
- 68.42%
Expense Ratio
All Weather CAD has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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
All Weather CAD ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% 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 | 1.51 | 0.92 | +0.59 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.21 | 1.41 | +0.80 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.21 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.33 | 1.41 | +0.91 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.92 | 6.61 | +4.30 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | 24 | 0.45 | 0.68 | 1.08 | 0.92 | 2.66 |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 55 | 0.93 | 1.44 | 1.22 | 1.41 | 6.69 |
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 79 | 1.68 | 2.13 | 1.30 | 2.36 | 8.59 |
COW.TO iShares Global Agriculture Index ETF | 51 | 1.04 | 1.63 | 1.20 | 1.67 | 3.81 |
XEG.TO iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF | 92 | 2.36 | 2.89 | 1.42 | 3.15 | 12.79 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
All Weather CAD provided a 2.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.36% | 2.36% | 2.27% | 2.24% | 2.19% | 1.80% | 1.95% | 2.15% | 2.23% | 2.08% | 2.14% | 2.27% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | 3.43% | 3.39% | 3.25% | 3.01% | 2.91% | 2.54% | 2.55% | 2.80% | 2.92% | 2.83% | 2.81% | 2.87% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.96% | 0.92% | 0.99% | 1.20% | 1.31% | 1.06% | 1.33% | 1.55% | 1.68% | 1.50% | 1.66% | 1.63% |
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
COW.TO iShares Global Agriculture Index ETF | 1.99% | 2.40% | 1.43% | 1.62% | 2.03% | 0.69% | 1.02% | 1.02% | 1.07% | 0.58% | 1.10% | 1.78% |
XEG.TO iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF | 2.80% | 3.63% | 3.46% | 4.26% | 3.31% | 1.64% | 2.96% | 2.70% | 2.25% | 1.41% | 1.40% | 3.58% |
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 All Weather CAD. 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 All Weather CAD was 24.59%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 56 trading sessions.
The current All Weather CAD drawdown is 3.85%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -24.59% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 56 | Jun 8, 2020 | 76 |
| -20.06% | Jul 24, 2014 | 373 | Jan 19, 2016 | 374 | Jul 14, 2017 | 747 |
| -19.31% | Nov 10, 2021 | 233 | Oct 14, 2022 | 365 | Mar 28, 2024 | 598 |
| -12.74% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 122 | Jun 20, 2019 | 351 |
| -7.27% | Sep 25, 2024 | 135 | Apr 8, 2025 | 19 | May 6, 2025 | 154 |
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 2.49, 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 | CGL.TO | XBB.TO | XEG.TO | COW.TO | VFV.TO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.14 | 0.27 | 0.44 | 0.62 | 0.97 | 0.72 |
| CGL.TO | 0.14 | 1.00 | 0.62 | 0.31 | 0.20 | 0.14 | 0.58 |
| XBB.TO | 0.27 | 0.62 | 1.00 | 0.33 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.78 |
| XEG.TO | 0.44 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.44 | 0.60 |
| COW.TO | 0.62 | 0.20 | 0.27 | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.63 | 0.63 |
| VFV.TO | 0.97 | 0.14 | 0.28 | 0.44 | 0.63 | 1.00 | 0.74 |
| Portfolio | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.78 | 0.60 | 0.63 | 0.74 | 1.00 |