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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in rrsp, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio rrsp | 0.46% | -2.16% | 9.12% | 9.85% | 22.92% | 19.31% | 10.14% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.26% | -2.93% | 13.22% | 16.29% | 40.16% | 26.61% | 13.33% | — |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.01% | 0.89% | 18.87% | 18.74% | 36.82% | 18.46% | 10.85% | — |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | -1.22% | -22.47% | -28.54% | -31.02% | -40.89% | 33.16% | 10.82% | 59.68% |
DGS WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -0.13% | -4.21% | 10.39% | 12.57% | 20.98% | 13.95% | 7.24% | 9.58% |
NTSX WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core Fund | 0.40% | -0.09% | 6.77% | 6.86% | 22.68% | 18.71% | 9.26% | — |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 1.00% | -1.37% | 12.02% | 14.95% | 28.06% | 18.65% | 9.09% | 10.14% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.00% | -0.18% | 1.76% | 1.89% | 4.64% | 5.17% | 3.37% | 3.08% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.52% | -3.65% | 8.50% | 9.73% | 24.29% | 16.22% | 4.65% | 8.60% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 26, 2019, rrsp's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +1.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -17.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, rrsp closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.92% | 2.57% | -4.86% | 7.87% | 2.23% | -2.43% | 9.12% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.44% | -1.90% | -2.32% | 0.49% | 5.56% | 4.21% | 1.15% | 4.14% | 2.51% | 0.22% | 0.52% | 0.80% | 18.97% |
| 2024 | -1.10% | 4.68% | 4.23% | -3.76% | 4.45% | -0.21% | 4.39% | -0.04% | 2.36% | -2.03% | 6.25% | -4.02% | 15.51% |
| 2023 | 9.30% | -2.76% | 1.47% | 0.57% | -2.66% | 6.15% | 4.62% | -3.46% | -3.16% | -1.97% | 8.13% | 7.15% | 24.49% |
| 2022 | -3.89% | -0.38% | 0.89% | -7.04% | 0.68% | -9.69% | 7.13% | -3.89% | -9.49% | 6.69% | 6.97% | -4.12% | -16.75% |
| 2021 | 1.70% | 7.02% | 5.69% | 3.04% | 0.64% | 0.17% | 0.47% | 2.84% | -2.77% | 5.18% | -2.52% | 1.97% | 25.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
rrsp has an annualized alpha of 2.50%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 26, 2019.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (91.14%) than losses (88.96%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.50% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.50%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 91.14%
- Downside Capture
- 88.96%
Expense Ratio
rrsp has an expense ratio of 0.21%, 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
rrsp ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for rrsp and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.80 | 1.94 | -0.14 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.50 | 2.63 | -0.13 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.35 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.83 | 2.59 | +0.25 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.57 | 11.84 | -1.27 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 79 | 2.54 | 3.35 | 1.46 | 3.06 | 12.34 |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 76 | 2.11 | 3.02 | 1.36 | 4.65 | 13.81 |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 28 | -0.95 | -1.35 | 0.86 | -0.80 | -1.42 |
DGS WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 43 | 1.31 | 1.82 | 1.24 | 2.09 | 6.97 |
NTSX WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core Fund | 59 | 1.80 | 2.43 | 1.33 | 2.49 | 10.91 |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 56 | 1.75 | 2.39 | 1.32 | 2.42 | 9.39 |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 95 | 3.12 | 5.31 | 1.66 | 6.66 | 26.11 |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 49 | 1.49 | 2.08 | 1.28 | 2.18 | 7.79 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
rrsp provided a 1.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.93% | 2.14% | 2.23% | 2.28% | 2.75% | 2.02% | 1.48% | 1.56% | 1.29% | 0.83% | 0.87% | 0.85% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 2.81% | 3.05% | 4.31% | 3.29% | 3.17% | 2.39% | 1.67% | 0.36% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.28% | 1.58% | 1.61% | 1.65% | 1.74% | 1.28% | 1.21% | 0.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DGS WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 3.33% | 3.45% | 3.36% | 4.55% | 5.34% | 3.98% | 3.69% | 3.95% | 4.24% | 2.81% | 3.42% | 3.28% |
NTSX WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core Fund | 1.09% | 1.14% | 1.14% | 1.21% | 1.36% | 0.82% | 0.92% | 1.42% | 0.62% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.69% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 3.59% | 3.81% | 2.70% | 2.86% | 6.84% | 4.68% | 1.20% | 1.95% | 2.45% | 1.52% | 0.76% | 0.00% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.49% | 2.79% | 3.20% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 2.63% | 1.91% | 3.23% | 2.88% | 2.30% | 2.52% | 3.26% |
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 rrsp. 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 rrsp was 33.96%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 158 trading sessions.
The current rrsp drawdown is 2.60%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -33.96%Mar 2020 | 2mo 4d | 5mo 8d | 7mo 12dJan 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.95%Oct 2022 | 10mo 27d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -16.05%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 1mo 19d | 5mo 19dDec 2024 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.09%Mar 2026 | 24d | 23d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -7.81%Aug 2024 | 19d | 1mo 15d | 2mo 4dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
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 5.95, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.23 | 1.25 | 1.23 | 1.21 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.21, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
rrsp correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.87 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.84 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 26, 2019 | 0.86 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. NTSX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.93, while VTIP has the lowest at 0.15.
Asset Correlations Table
| VTIP | BTC-USD | AVUV | VWO | NTSX | DGS | AVDV | VEA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTIP | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.23 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.19 |
| BTC-USD | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.25 |
| AVUV | 0.12 | 0.24 | 1.00 | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.55 | 0.66 | 0.66 |
| VWO | 0.13 | 0.24 | 0.51 | 1.00 | 0.57 | 0.85 | 0.68 | 0.74 |
| NTSX | 0.23 | 0.26 | 0.58 | 0.57 | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.61 | 0.70 |
| DGS | 0.17 | 0.23 | 0.55 | 0.85 | 0.58 | 1.00 | 0.73 | 0.77 |
| AVDV | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.61 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| VEA | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.66 | 0.74 | 0.70 | 0.77 | 0.90 | 1.00 |
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