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All Weather CAD
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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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Returns By Period

As of Jun 13, 2026, the All Weather CAD returned 5.10% Year-To-Date and 7.03% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
1.65%1.97%10.35%10.82%26.39%19.66%12.33%13.81%
Portfolio
All Weather CAD
0.74%-0.08%5.10%5.59%12.54%10.86%5.18%7.03%
CGL.TO
iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged)
2.58%-6.89%-2.66%-2.00%19.72%25.56%13.81%10.32%
COW.TO
iShares Global Agriculture Index ETF
-0.56%-2.33%11.81%5.30%1.54%3.67%1.13%7.43%
VFV.TO
Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF
1.74%1.99%10.76%11.36%27.90%21.03%13.51%15.41%
XBB.TO
iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF
0.13%0.34%-0.24%0.51%1.31%2.52%-1.98%0.84%
XEG.TO
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF
-2.60%-9.82%32.24%33.71%43.23%23.37%23.70%10.51%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 8, 2012, All Weather CAD's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.47%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.3 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, All Weather CAD closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -7.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.78%0.71%-3.95%4.51%1.41%-1.22%5.10%
20251.51%0.38%-0.13%1.32%2.26%2.52%-0.14%1.56%2.23%0.97%0.50%1.03%14.87%
2024-1.44%0.90%2.43%-2.28%2.18%1.46%1.38%2.90%1.77%-2.33%2.36%-3.17%6.07%
20234.86%-3.01%2.65%0.49%-1.43%4.04%0.92%-1.80%-2.71%-2.07%6.44%5.45%14.02%
2022-2.92%-0.11%2.29%-6.27%1.04%-6.16%5.44%-4.08%-6.73%3.17%3.54%-2.45%-13.35%
2021-1.61%1.74%0.63%4.00%2.60%-0.85%0.76%-0.08%-2.90%4.93%-2.17%2.22%9.33%

Benchmark Metrics

All Weather CAD has an annualized alpha of 1.16%, beta of 0.32, and R2 of 0.31 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 08, 2012.

  • This portfolio participated in 65.84% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 48.09% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.32 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.31 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
  • R2 of 0.31 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
1.16%
Beta
0.32
0.31
Upside Capture
48.09%
Downside Capture
65.84%

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 32 for risk / return — below 32% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


All Weather CAD Risk / Return Rank: 3232
Overall Rank
All Weather CAD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2727
Sharpe Ratio Rank
All Weather CAD Sortino Ratio Rank: 3131
Sortino Ratio Rank
All Weather CAD Omega Ratio Rank: 2828
Omega Ratio Rank
All Weather CAD Calmar Ratio Rank: 3434
Calmar Ratio Rank
All Weather CAD Martin Ratio Rank: 3838
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 All Weather CAD and compares them with S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.67

2.14

-0.47

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.42

2.89

-0.47

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.31

1.39

-0.08

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.49

2.91

-0.43

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

10.11

13.08

-2.97


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
CGL.TO
iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged)
20
0.701.061.150.732.09
COW.TO
iShares Global Agriculture Index ETF
9
0.090.261.030.120.27
VFV.TO
Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF
73
2.182.941.403.1013.42
XBB.TO
iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF
11
0.220.351.040.330.79
XEG.TO
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF
59
1.822.311.303.6910.20

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current All Weather CAD Sharpe ratio is 1.67 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.56 to 2.44, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of All Weather CAD compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

All Weather CAD provided a 2.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.31%2.37%2.27%2.24%2.19%1.80%1.95%2.15%2.24%2.08%2.14%2.27%
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
2.16%2.46%1.43%1.62%2.01%0.69%1.13%1.13%1.18%0.63%1.21%1.96%
VFV.TO
Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF
0.83%0.92%0.99%1.20%1.31%1.06%1.33%1.55%1.69%1.51%1.65%1.63%
XBB.TO
iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF
3.40%3.39%3.25%3.01%2.91%2.54%2.55%2.80%2.92%2.83%2.81%2.87%
XEG.TO
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF
2.84%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 23.25%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 57 trading sessions.

The current All Weather CAD drawdown is 2.06%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-23.25%Mar 2020
26d2mo 23d
3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
2016 bear market2016
-20.39%Jan 2016
1y 6mo1y 5mo
3y 4dJul 2014 - Jul 2017
Bear market2022
-18.72%Oct 2022
11mo 14d1y 5mo
2y 4moNov 2021 - Apr 2024
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-12.41%Dec 2018
10mo 28d5mo 28d
1y 4moJan 2018 - Jun 2019
2025 selloff2025
-7.24%Apr 2025
4mo29d
4mo 29dDec 2024 - May 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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.49, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.45

1.43

1.40

1.37

1.37

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.37, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

All Weather CAD correlation to the S&P 500 Index

All Weather CAD has a 0.58 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.58

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.60

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.55

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.50

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 8, 2012

0.45


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VFV.TO has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.73, while XBB.TO has the lowest at -0.03.

XBB.TO
-0.03
CGL.TO
0.02
XEG.TO
0.37
COW.TO
0.47
VFV.TO
0.73

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. All Weather CAD. VFV.TO has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.79, while XEG.TO has the lowest at 0.40.

XEG.TO
0.40
CGL.TO
0.46
COW.TO
0.61
XBB.TO
0.77
VFV.TO
0.79

Asset Correlations Table

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

CGL.TOXEG.TOXBB.TOCOW.TOVFV.TO
CGL.TO1.000.160.480.120.10
XEG.TO0.161.000.090.460.33
XBB.TO0.480.091.000.250.34
COW.TO0.120.460.251.000.62
VFV.TO0.100.330.340.621.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Nov 8, 2012
Diversification Analysis

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