Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 55% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | S&P 500 | 30% |
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | Gold, Precious Metals | 7.50% |
COW.TO iShares Global Agriculture Index ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 3.75% |
XEG.TO iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF | Energy Equities, Canada Equities | 3.75% |
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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.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.78% | 0.71% | -3.95% | 4.51% | 1.41% | -1.22% | 5.10% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.51% | 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% |
| 2023 | 4.86% | -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
- R²
- 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.
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.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 20 | 0.70 | 1.06 | 1.15 | 0.73 | 2.09 |
COW.TO iShares Global Agriculture Index ETF | 9 | 0.09 | 0.26 | 1.03 | 0.12 | 0.27 |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 73 | 2.18 | 2.94 | 1.40 | 3.10 | 13.42 |
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | 11 | 0.22 | 0.35 | 1.04 | 0.33 | 0.79 |
XEG.TO iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF | 59 | 1.82 | 2.31 | 1.30 | 3.69 | 10.20 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
All Weather CAD provided a 2.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.31% | 2.37% | 2.27% | 2.24% | 2.19% | 1.80% | 1.95% | 2.15% | 2.24% | 2.08% | 2.14% | 2.27% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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 | 26d | 2mo 23d | 3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -20.39%Jan 2016 | 1y 6mo | 1y 5mo | 3y 4dJul 2014 - Jul 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -18.72%Oct 2022 | 11mo 14d | 1y 5mo | 2y 4moNov 2021 - Apr 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -12.41%Dec 2018 | 10mo 28d | 5mo 28d | 1y 4moJan 2018 - Jun 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -7.24%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 29d | 4mo 29dDec 2024 - May 2025 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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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
| 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.
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