Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
HMAX.TO Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF | Derivative Income | 6% |
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 33% |
VEQT.TO Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | Global Equities, Actively Managed | 61% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in initial buy, 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 Sep 13, 2023, corresponding to the inception date of SHLD
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio initial buy | 0.11% | -4.16% | 4.61% | 4.59% | 39.24% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF | 0.65% | -4.33% | 14.15% | 5.21% | 57.24% | — | — | — |
HMAX.TO Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF | 0.02% | -3.18% | -1.49% | 8.39% | 33.25% | 15.71% | — | — |
VEQT.TO Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | -0.24% | -4.04% | 0.15% | 3.43% | 29.87% | 17.39% | 9.93% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 14, 2023, initial buy's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.19%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.7 years.
Historically, 75% of months were positive and 25% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, initial buy closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.93% | 1.81% | -5.82% | 2.04% | 4.61% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.89% | 1.93% | 1.67% | 5.06% | 7.19% | 5.04% | 0.92% | 3.02% | 6.48% | 0.11% | -1.74% | 2.48% | 42.13% |
| 2024 | 0.17% | 5.74% | 4.49% | -2.88% | 4.04% | -0.50% | 4.31% | 3.64% | 1.56% | -1.38% | 5.04% | -4.25% | 21.17% |
| 2023 | -2.87% | -0.85% | 8.10% | 4.75% | 9.05% |
Benchmark Metrics
initial buy has an annualized alpha of 14.92%, beta of 0.76, and R² of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 14, 2023.
- This portfolio captured 105.44% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 22.58% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 14.92% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 14.92%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 105.44%
- Downside Capture
- 22.58%
Expense Ratio
initial buy has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range. 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
initial buy ranks 93 for risk / return — in the top 93% 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 | 2.07 | 0.88 | +1.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.86 | 1.37 | +1.49 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.21 | +0.21 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.35 | 1.39 | +3.97 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 23.40 | 6.43 | +16.97 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF | 89 | 2.26 | 2.92 | 1.39 | 3.83 | 11.11 |
HMAX.TO Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF | 92 | 2.26 | 3.12 | 1.45 | 3.68 | 15.02 |
VEQT.TO Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | 76 | 1.49 | 2.13 | 1.32 | 2.20 | 10.55 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
initial buy provided a 1.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.77% | 1.78% | 1.98% | 2.16% | 1.28% | 0.85% | 0.90% | 0.87% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF | 0.48% | 0.55% | 0.53% | 0.26% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HMAX.TO Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF | 12.63% | 12.29% | 14.08% | 15.47% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VEQT.TO Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio | 1.39% | 1.42% | 1.58% | 1.88% | 2.09% | 1.40% | 1.48% | 1.42% |
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 initial buy. 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 initial buy was 10.61%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 11 trading sessions.
The current initial buy drawdown is 4.68%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10.61% | Mar 26, 2025 | 10 | Apr 8, 2025 | 11 | Apr 24, 2025 | 21 |
| -9.39% | Mar 3, 2026 | 20 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -6.27% | Oct 9, 2025 | 31 | Nov 20, 2025 | 22 | Dec 22, 2025 | 53 |
| -6.23% | Sep 15, 2023 | 31 | Oct 27, 2023 | 12 | Nov 14, 2023 | 43 |
| -6.03% | Nov 12, 2024 | 27 | Dec 18, 2024 | 37 | Feb 11, 2025 | 64 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.06, 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 | SHLD | HMAX.TO | VEQT.TO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.47 | 0.64 | 0.87 | 0.78 |
| SHLD | 0.47 | 1.00 | 0.43 | 0.51 | 0.83 |
| HMAX.TO | 0.64 | 0.43 | 1.00 | 0.82 | 0.75 |
| VEQT.TO | 0.87 | 0.51 | 0.82 | 1.00 | 0.88 |
| Portfolio | 0.78 | 0.83 | 0.75 | 0.88 | 1.00 |