Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | Technology | 15% |
FICO Fair Isaac Corporation | Technology | 15% |
LLY Eli Lilly and Company | Healthcare | 15% |
MSTR Strategy Inc | Technology | 15% |
TPL Texas Pacific Land Corporation | Energy | 15% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 12.50% |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | Consumer Defensive | 12.50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 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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Returns By Period
As of Jun 13, 2026, the TFSA returned 5.47% Year-To-Date and 37.31% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | 0.31% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio TFSA | 0.11% | -6.49% | 5.47% | 3.15% | 3.86% | 53.47% | 39.35% | 37.31% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | -0.91% | -10.14% | 10.62% | 6.58% | 54.87% | 67.17% | 55.09% | 40.96% |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 0.68% | -6.35% | 14.24% | 11.38% | -0.24% | 25.12% | 22.12% | 22.27% |
FICO Fair Isaac Corporation | -0.52% | 7.34% | -30.25% | -36.09% | -33.92% | 13.73% | 18.49% | 26.62% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.06% | -7.37% | -2.47% | -2.25% | 22.21% | 28.89% | 17.08% | 12.15% |
LLY Eli Lilly and Company | -2.41% | 12.75% | 5.78% | 10.64% | 39.26% | 37.45% | 39.59% | 33.45% |
MSTR Strategy Inc | 3.18% | -30.13% | -18.41% | -29.74% | -67.62% | 63.46% | 19.14% | 20.92% |
TPL Texas Pacific Land Corporation | 2.53% | -1.47% | 32.28% | 35.91% | 2.17% | 38.06% | 18.80% | 36.58% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 6, 2009, TFSA's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.52%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.3 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +30.6%, while the worst month was Dec 2024 at -11.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, TFSA closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.51% | 8.48% | -8.98% | 8.97% | 3.86% | -7.93% | 5.47% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.82% | -0.10% | -3.95% | 10.37% | -2.36% | 4.52% | -4.98% | -1.70% | 3.21% | 3.46% | 2.48% | -5.07% | 10.97% |
| 2024 | -0.58% | 19.52% | 17.87% | -6.53% | 10.05% | 9.28% | 4.64% | 2.97% | 6.04% | 10.82% | 20.18% | -10.98% | 113.24% |
| 2023 | 13.48% | -2.13% | 6.22% | 2.69% | 4.04% | 5.93% | 7.74% | 4.90% | -4.23% | 5.50% | 9.58% | 10.86% | 85.22% |
| 2022 | -9.80% | 4.43% | 8.04% | -9.61% | 0.52% | -6.69% | 19.29% | -6.98% | -5.35% | 14.07% | 6.80% | -6.77% | 2.93% |
| 2021 | 11.83% | 8.88% | 5.45% | 0.72% | -2.35% | 8.13% | 1.32% | 0.56% | -8.36% | 8.77% | -0.72% | 4.99% | 44.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
TFSA has an annualized alpha of 19.52%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 06, 2009.
- This portfolio captured 141.23% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 50.90% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 19.52% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.93 and R2 of 0.58, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 19.52%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 141.23%
- Downside Capture
- 50.90%
Expense Ratio
TFSA has an expense ratio of 0.05%, 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
TFSA ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% of Portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for TFSA 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 | 0.18 | 1.86 | -1.68 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.42 | 2.53 | -2.11 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.05 | 1.34 | -0.29 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.29 | 2.53 | -2.24 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.77 | 11.37 | -10.60 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 73 | 1.11 | 1.69 | 1.22 | 1.77 | 4.11 |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 36 | -0.08 | 0.02 | 1.00 | -0.10 | -0.22 |
FICO Fair Isaac Corporation | 16 | -0.67 | -0.76 | 0.90 | -0.65 | -1.24 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 25 | 0.87 | 1.24 | 1.18 | 0.98 | 2.81 |
LLY Eli Lilly and Company | 72 | 1.07 | 1.62 | 1.22 | 1.72 | 4.28 |
MSTR Strategy Inc | 8 | -0.95 | -1.71 | 0.82 | -0.88 | -1.27 |
TPL Texas Pacific Land Corporation | 44 | 0.09 | 0.46 | 1.06 | 0.13 | 0.25 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
TFSA provided a 0.34% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.34% | 0.37% | 0.51% | 0.86% | 0.91% | 0.72% | 1.47% | 0.97% | 0.98% | 1.30% | 0.79% | 1.08% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 0.65% | 0.70% | 0.94% | 1.71% | 3.02% | 2.24% | 3.05% | 3.54% | 3.11% | 1.87% | 1.43% | 1.13% |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 0.55% | 0.59% | 0.49% | 2.87% | 0.76% | 0.54% | 3.38% | 0.86% | 1.08% | 4.81% | 1.09% | 4.06% |
FICO Fair Isaac Corporation | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.07% | 0.08% |
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% |
LLY Eli Lilly and Company | 0.57% | 0.56% | 0.67% | 0.78% | 1.07% | 1.23% | 1.75% | 1.96% | 1.94% | 2.46% | 2.77% | 2.37% |
MSTR Strategy Inc | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
TPL Texas Pacific Land Corporation | 0.60% | 0.74% | 1.37% | 0.83% | 1.37% | 0.88% | 2.20% | 0.22% | 0.55% | 0.30% | 0.10% | 0.22% |
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 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 TFSA was 30.28%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 52 trading sessions.
The current TFSA drawdown is 8.21%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -30.28%Mar 2020 | 1mo 12d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 26dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.47%Apr 2025 | 4mo 14d | 1mo 5d | 5mo 19dNov 2024 - May 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -20.03%May 2022 | 1mo 12d | 2mo 24d | 4mo 6dMar 2022 - Aug 2022 |
Bear market2022 | -18.77%Jan 2022 | 2mo 18d | 2mo 1d | 4mo 19dNov 2021 - Mar 2022 |
Bear market2022 | -17.70%Sep 2022 | 1mo 8d | 1mo 23d | 3mo 1dAug 2022 - Nov 2022 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.96, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 2.08 | 1.79 | 1.70 | 1.68 | 1.70 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.70, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
TFSA correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.61 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.64 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.71 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.71 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 6, 2009 | 0.73 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. AVGO has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.61, while GLD has the lowest at 0.07.
Asset Correlations Table
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