Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
XEF.TO iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF | Global Equities | 20% |
XSAB.TO iShares ESG Aware Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF | Canadian Government Bonds | 35% |
XUS.TO iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF | S&P 500 | 20% |
ZCN.TO BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | Canada Equities | 20% |
ZST.TO BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF | Canadian Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 5% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Income for Life, 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 Mar 28, 2019, corresponding to the inception date of XSAB.TO
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.48% | -2.20% | -2.42% | -2.12% | 20.50% | 18.26% | 12.69% | 12.98% |
Portfolio Income for Life | 0.12% | -1.63% | 1.31% | 2.44% | 16.81% | 12.53% | 8.20% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ZCN.TO BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | 0.50% | -2.08% | 5.06% | 9.95% | 39.38% | 21.18% | 15.03% | 12.80% |
XUS.TO iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.35% | -2.17% | -2.26% | -1.75% | 21.77% | 19.58% | 13.95% | 14.51% |
XEF.TO iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF | -0.48% | -1.72% | 3.39% | 4.48% | 25.47% | 15.72% | 10.07% | 9.42% |
XSAB.TO iShares ESG Aware Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF | 0.14% | -1.40% | 0.07% | -0.29% | 0.07% | 3.04% | 0.50% | — |
ZST.TO BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF | 0.04% | 0.21% | 0.62% | 0.20% | 1.71% | 3.95% | 2.87% | 2.32% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 29, 2019, Income for Life's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.69%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.4 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Income for Life closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -6.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.35% | 2.91% | -3.48% | 0.63% | 1.31% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.93% | 0.40% | -1.69% | -1.29% | 3.20% | 1.84% | 0.92% | 1.98% | 3.48% | 1.46% | 0.93% | -0.43% | 14.46% |
| 2024 | 0.39% | 2.30% | 2.33% | -1.88% | 2.69% | 0.64% | 3.03% | 0.71% | 2.04% | -0.29% | 3.18% | -0.79% | 15.17% |
| 2023 | 4.80% | -1.30% | 1.61% | 1.94% | -2.19% | 1.53% | 1.44% | -0.43% | -3.07% | -0.79% | 5.57% | 3.04% | 12.43% |
| 2022 | -2.89% | -1.47% | 0.08% | -4.23% | -0.34% | -5.21% | 4.92% | -2.24% | -2.92% | 2.81% | 5.16% | -2.66% | -9.23% |
| 2021 | -0.54% | 0.63% | 1.35% | 1.19% | 1.00% | 2.07% | 1.44% | 1.70% | -2.43% | 1.84% | 0.16% | 2.27% | 11.11% |
Benchmark Metrics
Income for Life has an annualized alpha of 1.90%, beta of 0.47, and R² of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 29, 2019.
- This portfolio participated in 57.50% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 53.94% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.47 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
- 1.90%
- Beta
- 0.47
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 53.94%
- Downside Capture
- 57.50%
Expense Ratio
Income for Life has an expense ratio of 0.14%, 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
Income for Life ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.41 | 0.75 | +0.66 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.93 | 1.14 | +0.79 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.18 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.87 | 1.15 | +0.71 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.72 | 4.21 | +3.51 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ZCN.TO BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | 91 | 2.24 | 2.84 | 1.45 | 3.22 | 14.41 |
XUS.TO iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF | 37 | 0.76 | 1.14 | 1.18 | 1.19 | 4.41 |
XEF.TO iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF | 64 | 1.28 | 1.79 | 1.26 | 1.89 | 7.10 |
XSAB.TO iShares ESG Aware Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF | 11 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 1.01 | -0.01 | -0.02 |
ZST.TO BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF | 66 | 1.59 | 1.68 | 1.79 | 1.70 | 4.70 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Income for Life provided a 2.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.43% | 2.44% | 2.60% | 2.67% | 2.62% | 2.17% | 2.31% | 2.43% | 1.71% | 1.46% | 1.58% | 1.68% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ZCN.TO BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | 2.14% | 2.22% | 2.78% | 3.29% | 3.27% | 2.74% | 3.24% | 3.13% | 3.16% | 2.71% | 2.84% | 3.33% |
XUS.TO iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF | 1.29% | 1.26% | 1.03% | 1.22% | 1.38% | 0.99% | 1.35% | 2.02% | 1.77% | 1.48% | 1.66% | 1.70% |
XEF.TO iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF | 2.35% | 2.43% | 2.76% | 2.75% | 2.93% | 2.42% | 1.93% | 2.72% | 2.76% | 2.10% | 2.42% | 2.42% |
XSAB.TO iShares ESG Aware Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF | 3.27% | 3.20% | 3.01% | 2.81% | 2.75% | 2.35% | 2.49% | 2.05% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
ZST.TO BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF | 2.62% | 2.82% | 4.65% | 4.79% | 2.75% | 2.29% | 2.65% | 2.82% | 3.43% | 4.05% | 3.92% | 3.90% |
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 Income for Life. 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 Income for Life was 18.70%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 94 trading sessions.
The current Income for Life drawdown is 3.11%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -18.7% | Feb 12, 2020 | 28 | Mar 23, 2020 | 94 | Aug 6, 2020 | 122 |
| -15.28% | Dec 30, 2021 | 197 | Oct 12, 2022 | 295 | Dec 13, 2023 | 492 |
| -8.46% | Mar 3, 2025 | 27 | Apr 8, 2025 | 26 | May 15, 2025 | 53 |
| -6.16% | Feb 27, 2026 | 16 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -4.05% | Sep 3, 2020 | 40 | Oct 30, 2020 | 7 | Nov 10, 2020 | 47 |
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 4.08, 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 | ZST.TO | XSAB.TO | ZCN.TO | XEF.TO | XUS.TO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.64 | 0.68 | 0.96 | 0.82 |
| ZST.TO | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.17 |
| XSAB.TO | 0.06 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.06 | 0.34 |
| ZCN.TO | 0.64 | 0.12 | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.83 |
| XEF.TO | 0.68 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 0.71 | 1.00 | 0.71 | 0.88 |
| XUS.TO | 0.96 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.66 | 0.71 | 1.00 | 0.85 |
| Portfolio | 0.82 | 0.17 | 0.34 | 0.83 | 0.88 | 0.85 | 1.00 |