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Backtest
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 $10,000 in Backtest, 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 8, 2022, corresponding to the inception date of CTA

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
2.91%-5.09%-4.63%-2.39%16.33%16.69%10.18%12.16%
Portfolio
Backtest
2.28%-4.34%-0.88%3.22%24.89%18.25%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
3.39%-4.84%-5.93%-3.62%23.68%22.32%12.88%18.85%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
3.79%-11.05%8.57%21.05%49.33%32.92%21.58%13.92%
XEF.TO
iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF
3.04%-8.01%0.98%5.65%23.78%14.27%7.60%8.58%
XSB.TO
iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF
0.33%-2.73%-1.04%0.59%5.87%3.28%-0.15%1.25%
CTA
Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF
-1.31%0.45%12.39%10.76%6.40%15.19%
VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
0.09%-0.49%0.28%1.37%3.75%3.98%1.79%1.74%
STIP
iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF
0.05%0.11%1.02%1.38%3.99%4.69%3.49%3.11%
XIU.TO
iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF
2.40%-4.94%1.73%9.02%34.99%18.80%11.91%11.76%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 9, 2022, Backtest's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.07%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Backtest closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.32%2.27%-4.34%-0.88%
20252.43%-0.73%-2.86%2.45%5.63%3.91%0.86%2.94%3.63%1.91%1.01%1.16%24.46%
20240.29%2.61%2.32%-2.89%4.06%1.65%1.45%2.32%2.40%-1.32%4.47%-2.14%15.96%
20238.05%-2.16%3.83%1.86%0.70%4.89%2.67%-2.26%-3.28%-2.91%8.50%5.08%26.87%
20227.04%-8.14%0.31%-7.36%6.91%-3.96%-8.17%4.61%5.30%-5.97%-10.77%

Benchmark Metrics

Backtest has an annualized alpha of 2.22%, beta of 0.79, and R² of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 09, 2022.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (82.78%) than losses (80.66%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.22% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
2.22%
Beta
0.79
0.90
Upside Capture
82.78%
Downside Capture
80.66%

Expense Ratio

Backtest 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

Backtest 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.


Backtest Risk / Return Rank: 9090
Overall Rank
Backtest Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8383
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Backtest Sortino Ratio Rank: 8686
Sortino Ratio Rank
Backtest Omega Ratio Rank: 8787
Omega Ratio Rank
Backtest Calmar Ratio Rank: 9696
Calmar Ratio Rank
Backtest Martin Ratio Rank: 9797
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

1.72

0.90

+0.83

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.44

1.39

+1.05

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.37

1.21

+0.16

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

4.92

1.40

+3.52

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

22.84

6.61

+16.23


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
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
691.051.631.231.886.95
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
871.792.211.332.689.90
XEF.TO
iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF
741.351.941.281.957.57
XSB.TO
iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF
551.061.661.191.564.75
CTA
Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF
250.400.631.080.661.14
VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
972.624.211.574.2616.28
STIP
iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF
952.193.341.474.3014.63
XIU.TO
iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF
932.172.891.423.3016.38

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.

Backtest Sharpe ratios as of Apr 1, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.72
  • All Time: 0.86

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 0.97 to 1.64, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Backtest 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

Backtest provided a 1.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.85%1.85%2.09%2.27%2.28%1.50%1.69%1.79%1.97%1.61%1.69%1.82%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.49%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
XEF.TO
iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF
2.38%2.43%2.76%2.75%2.93%2.42%1.93%2.72%2.76%2.10%2.42%2.42%
XSB.TO
iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF
3.14%3.15%3.05%2.67%2.28%2.05%2.21%2.39%2.39%2.36%2.36%2.50%
CTA
Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF
3.81%3.19%4.80%7.78%6.58%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
3.95%4.00%4.18%3.31%1.15%0.66%1.74%2.28%1.79%1.10%0.84%0.69%
STIP
iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF
3.93%4.11%2.62%2.84%6.04%4.15%1.40%2.06%2.44%1.59%0.89%0.00%
XIU.TO
iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF
2.34%2.39%2.92%3.16%3.02%2.43%3.03%2.87%3.18%2.58%2.65%3.19%

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 Backtest. 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 Backtest was 21.53%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 290 trading sessions.

The current Backtest drawdown is 4.61%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-21.53%Mar 30, 2022141Oct 14, 2022290Dec 1, 2023431
-13.77%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202525May 14, 202560
-6.73%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-6.72%Jul 17, 202416Aug 7, 202412Aug 23, 202428
-3.99%Oct 29, 202517Nov 20, 20256Nov 28, 202523

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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.34, 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.

BenchmarkCTAVGSHGLDSTIPQQQXSB.TOXEF.TOXIU.TOPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.110.050.130.140.940.430.720.720.94
CTA-0.111.00-0.350.00-0.30-0.09-0.23-0.14-0.11-0.08
VGSH0.05-0.351.000.360.720.040.460.180.120.10
GLD0.130.000.361.000.400.110.450.320.360.28
STIP0.14-0.300.720.401.000.110.470.220.240.19
QQQ0.94-0.090.040.110.111.000.360.630.590.90
XSB.TO0.43-0.230.460.450.470.361.000.600.670.56
XEF.TO0.72-0.140.180.320.220.630.601.000.790.80
XIU.TO0.72-0.110.120.360.240.590.670.791.000.86
Portfolio0.94-0.080.100.280.190.900.560.800.861.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Mar 9, 2022