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Income for Life
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.35%2.91%-3.48%0.63%1.31%
20252.93%0.40%-1.69%-1.29%3.20%1.84%0.92%1.98%3.48%1.46%0.93%-0.43%14.46%
20240.39%2.30%2.33%-1.88%2.69%0.64%3.03%0.71%2.04%-0.29%3.18%-0.79%15.17%
20234.80%-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
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.


Income for Life Risk / Return Rank: 5656
Overall Rank
Income for Life Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6363
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Income for Life Sortino Ratio Rank: 5858
Sortino Ratio Rank
Income for Life Omega Ratio Rank: 6363
Omega Ratio Rank
Income for Life Calmar Ratio Rank: 4949
Calmar Ratio Rank
Income for Life Martin Ratio Rank: 4646
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.41

0.75

+0.66

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.93

1.14

+0.79

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.29

1.18

+0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.87

1.15

+0.71

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.72

4.21

+3.51


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
ZCN.TO
BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF
912.242.841.453.2214.41
XUS.TO
iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF
370.761.141.181.194.41
XEF.TO
iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF
641.281.791.261.897.10
XSAB.TO
iShares ESG Aware Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF
110.020.051.01-0.01-0.02
ZST.TO
BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF
661.591.681.791.704.70

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.

Income for Life Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.41
  • 5-Year: 1.03
  • All Time: 0.88

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.98 to 1.66, 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 Income for Life 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

Income for Life provided a 2.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.43%2.44%2.60%2.67%2.62%2.17%2.31%2.43%1.71%1.46%1.58%1.68%
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, 202028Mar 23, 202094Aug 6, 2020122
-15.28%Dec 30, 2021197Oct 12, 2022295Dec 13, 2023492
-8.46%Mar 3, 202527Apr 8, 202526May 15, 202553
-6.16%Feb 27, 202616Mar 20, 2026
-4.05%Sep 3, 202040Oct 30, 20207Nov 10, 202047

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

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

BenchmarkZST.TOXSAB.TOZCN.TOXEF.TOXUS.TOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.080.060.640.680.960.82
ZST.TO0.081.000.250.120.110.090.17
XSAB.TO0.060.251.000.080.140.060.34
ZCN.TO0.640.120.081.000.710.660.83
XEF.TO0.680.110.140.711.000.710.88
XUS.TO0.960.090.060.660.711.000.85
Portfolio0.820.170.340.830.880.851.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Mar 29, 2019