Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | Consumer Cyclical | 8.62% |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc Class A | Communication Services | 12.78% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 7.04% |
VEQT.TO Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | Global Equities, Actively Managed | 71.56% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Wealthsimple TFSA, 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 Feb 5, 2019, corresponding to the inception date of VEQT.TO
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.48% | -1.70% | -2.42% | -2.28% | 13.57% | 18.26% | 12.69% | 12.98% |
Portfolio Wealthsimple TFSA | -0.06% | -1.45% | 0.67% | 6.27% | 29.40% | 24.56% | 15.13% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VEQT.TO Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | 0.11% | -1.45% | 1.55% | 3.67% | 21.77% | 18.79% | 12.23% | — |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.00% | -5.03% | 11.89% | 22.81% | 48.53% | 35.06% | 24.72% | 15.05% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | -0.01% | 2.30% | -7.78% | -5.97% | 4.71% | 28.52% | 8.06% | 22.36% |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc Class A | -0.18% | -0.76% | -4.04% | 20.18% | 84.91% | 43.60% | 25.46% | 23.56% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 6, 2019, Wealthsimple TFSA's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.30%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.
Historically, 72% of months were positive and 28% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Wealthsimple TFSA closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.29% | 0.99% | -4.53% | 1.08% | 0.67% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 5.41% | -3.69% | -3.87% | -2.57% | 5.62% | 3.32% | 3.90% | 3.39% | 6.40% | 4.97% | 2.63% | -1.11% | 26.34% |
| 2024 | 1.47% | 4.58% | 4.13% | 0.07% | 2.80% | 2.60% | 2.33% | -1.23% | 2.99% | 2.23% | 4.54% | 1.69% | 31.93% |
| 2023 | 7.71% | -2.45% | 3.69% | 2.27% | 1.64% | 1.75% | 3.80% | 0.75% | -4.06% | -0.12% | 6.05% | 2.50% | 25.53% |
| 2022 | -3.96% | -0.94% | 1.57% | -7.70% | -1.50% | -6.38% | 7.06% | -2.05% | -4.70% | 2.20% | 5.22% | -4.93% | -15.97% |
| 2021 | 0.48% | 2.72% | 1.33% | 3.68% | 0.08% | 3.76% | 2.09% | 3.82% | -3.94% | 3.41% | 0.62% | 1.67% | 21.28% |
Benchmark Metrics
Wealthsimple TFSA has an annualized alpha of 3.24%, beta of 0.81, and R² of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 06, 2019.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (95.61%) than losses (89.00%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.24% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.24%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 95.61%
- Downside Capture
- 89.00%
Expense Ratio
Wealthsimple TFSA has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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
Wealthsimple TFSA ranks 90 for risk / return — in the top 90% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.78 | 0.75 | +1.03 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.45 | 1.14 | +1.32 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.18 | +0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.46 | 1.15 | +4.31 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 23.76 | 4.21 | +19.56 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VEQT.TO Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | 71 | 1.38 | 1.90 | 1.30 | 1.91 | 8.59 |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 83 | 1.88 | 2.32 | 1.35 | 2.79 | 9.58 |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 43 | 0.13 | 0.45 | 1.06 | 0.26 | 0.61 |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc Class A | 93 | 2.79 | 3.71 | 1.46 | 4.43 | 15.41 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Wealthsimple TFSA provided a 1.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.03% | 1.05% | 1.17% | 1.34% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.06% | 1.02% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VEQT.TO Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | 1.39% | 1.42% | 1.58% | 1.88% | 2.09% | 1.40% | 1.48% | 1.42% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc Class A | 0.28% | 0.27% | 0.32% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 Wealthsimple TFSA. 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 Wealthsimple TFSA was 24.42%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 74 trading sessions.
The current Wealthsimple TFSA drawdown is 4.09%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -24.42% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 74 | Jul 6, 2020 | 97 |
| -20.19% | Nov 19, 2021 | 247 | Nov 3, 2022 | 212 | Sep 1, 2023 | 459 |
| -16.9% | Feb 3, 2025 | 46 | Apr 8, 2025 | 68 | Jul 14, 2025 | 114 |
| -8.27% | Jan 29, 2026 | 41 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -7.75% | Jul 17, 2024 | 16 | Aug 7, 2024 | 35 | Sep 26, 2024 | 51 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.85, 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 | IAU | AMZN | GOOGL | VEQT.TO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.09 | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.86 | 0.89 |
| IAU | -0.09 | 1.00 | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.03 | 0.04 |
| AMZN | 0.65 | -0.03 | 1.00 | 0.63 | 0.54 | 0.72 |
| GOOGL | 0.67 | -0.03 | 0.63 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.78 |
| VEQT.TO | 0.86 | -0.03 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.92 |
| Portfolio | 0.89 | 0.04 | 0.72 | 0.78 | 0.92 | 1.00 |