Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | Consumer Cyclical | 25.50% |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | Consumer Defensive | 9.61% |
GOOG Alphabet Inc | Communication Services | 8.86% |
HXQ.TO Horizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 16.98% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 19.06% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 10.04% |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 9.95% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in LEARNERS PORTFOLIO, 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 Apr 21, 2016, corresponding to the inception date of HXQ.TO
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.62% | 0.64% | -0.30% | 1.33% | 25.06% | 18.43% | 10.57% | 12.82% |
Portfolio LEARNERS PORTFOLIO | 2.06% | 4.91% | 5.65% | 8.85% | 45.57% | 34.41% | 17.27% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.14% | 1.22% | -1.71% | -3.38% | 39.26% | 25.65% | 14.91% | 22.33% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 1.75% | 8.30% | 19.49% | 25.04% | 104.74% | 50.44% | 28.21% | 32.99% |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.79% | 0.29% | -2.47% | -1.42% | 30.74% | 24.15% | 12.61% | 16.58% |
HXQ.TO Horizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF | 0.82% | 0.66% | -0.61% | 0.08% | 31.12% | 24.81% | 13.09% | — |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 5.60% | 9.01% | 1.23% | 2.60% | 22.27% | 31.75% | 6.74% | 22.87% |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 0.17% | 3.48% | 19.84% | 9.76% | 7.51% | 29.60% | 24.58% | 23.45% |
GOOG Alphabet Inc | 0.52% | 3.08% | 0.89% | 30.80% | 97.11% | 43.94% | 22.78% | 24.10% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 22, 2016, LEARNERS PORTFOLIO's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.99%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.9 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +17.0%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -15.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, LEARNERS PORTFOLIO closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.98% | -3.89% | -3.86% | 8.91% | 5.65% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.18% | -5.47% | -9.18% | 0.53% | 9.98% | 7.39% | 3.83% | 0.86% | 4.78% | 8.05% | -1.37% | -0.55% | 23.49% |
| 2024 | 3.11% | 8.93% | 2.91% | -2.78% | 6.71% | 7.51% | -3.19% | -0.48% | 2.25% | -0.40% | 6.13% | 2.17% | 37.15% |
| 2023 | 14.63% | -3.69% | 9.11% | 0.08% | 10.64% | 5.74% | 4.21% | -0.11% | -5.46% | -1.03% | 10.83% | 6.42% | 62.04% |
| 2022 | -9.36% | -1.27% | 4.62% | -15.92% | -1.47% | -9.64% | 16.62% | -6.30% | -11.31% | 0.37% | 6.14% | -10.76% | -35.41% |
| 2021 | 0.07% | 0.99% | 1.56% | 7.20% | -1.70% | 5.88% | 1.95% | 4.44% | -5.40% | 6.96% | 4.55% | 0.49% | 29.61% |
Benchmark Metrics
LEARNERS PORTFOLIO has an annualized alpha of 9.14%, beta of 1.16, and R² of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 22, 2016.
- This portfolio captured 147.18% of S&P 500 Index gains and 100.32% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 9.14% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 9.14%
- Beta
- 1.16
- R²
- 0.79
- Upside Capture
- 147.18%
- Downside Capture
- 100.32%
Expense Ratio
LEARNERS PORTFOLIO has an expense ratio of 0.13%, 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
LEARNERS PORTFOLIO ranks 41 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.27 | 1.84 | +0.44 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.97 | 2.53 | +0.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.35 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.86 | 3.83 | +0.03 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.78 | 16.98 | -3.20 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 43 | 1.83 | 2.41 | 1.32 | 3.35 | 10.63 |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 87 | 3.42 | 3.80 | 1.52 | 8.94 | 32.59 |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | 44 | 1.77 | 2.42 | 1.32 | 3.18 | 12.99 |
HXQ.TO Horizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF | 48 | 1.80 | 2.41 | 1.33 | 3.67 | 13.77 |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 53 | 0.71 | 1.20 | 1.15 | 1.53 | 3.66 |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 41 | 0.41 | 0.71 | 1.09 | 0.74 | 1.48 |
GOOG Alphabet Inc | 93 | 3.47 | 4.35 | 1.55 | 5.43 | 20.14 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
LEARNERS PORTFOLIO provided a 0.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.21% | 0.23% | 0.27% | 0.57% | 0.48% | 0.27% | 0.63% | 0.61% | 0.73% | 0.96% | 0.54% | 1.08% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.41% | 0.40% | 0.60% | 0.65% | 0.91% | 0.64% | 0.82% | 1.11% | 1.29% | 0.99% | 1.31% | 1.28% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.26% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.51% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 1.12% | 0.93% | 0.53% | 0.88% | 1.26% | 1.34% | 1.32% | 1.47% | 1.56% |
HXQ.TO Horizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 0.50% | 0.59% | 0.49% | 2.87% | 0.76% | 0.54% | 3.38% | 0.86% | 1.08% | 4.81% | 1.09% | 4.06% |
GOOG Alphabet Inc | 0.27% | 0.26% | 0.32% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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 LEARNERS PORTFOLIO. 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 LEARNERS PORTFOLIO was 38.39%, occurring on Dec 28, 2022. Recovery took 248 trading sessions.
The current LEARNERS PORTFOLIO drawdown is 1.31%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.39% | Nov 22, 2021 | 284 | Dec 28, 2022 | 248 | Dec 15, 2023 | 532 |
| -26.19% | Feb 20, 2020 | 18 | Mar 16, 2020 | 54 | Jun 1, 2020 | 72 |
| -24.89% | Sep 5, 2018 | 79 | Dec 24, 2018 | 78 | Apr 16, 2019 | 157 |
| -24.73% | Jan 24, 2025 | 52 | Apr 8, 2025 | 57 | Jun 27, 2025 | 109 |
| -16.87% | Jul 11, 2024 | 20 | Aug 7, 2024 | 65 | Nov 7, 2024 | 85 |
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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.98, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | COST | GOOG | AMZN | SMH | HXQ.TO | VGT | VOOG | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.52 | 0.69 | 0.65 | 0.77 | 0.82 | 0.90 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| COST | 0.52 | 1.00 | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.51 | 0.51 |
| GOOG | 0.69 | 0.35 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.59 | 0.68 | 0.70 | 0.75 | 0.77 |
| AMZN | 0.65 | 0.37 | 0.65 | 1.00 | 0.57 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.72 | 0.86 |
| SMH | 0.77 | 0.37 | 0.59 | 0.57 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 0.88 | 0.81 | 0.84 |
| HXQ.TO | 0.82 | 0.46 | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.89 |
| VGT | 0.90 | 0.45 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.88 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.95 | 0.92 |
| VOOG | 0.95 | 0.51 | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.81 | 0.86 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 0.92 |
| Portfolio | 0.86 | 0.51 | 0.77 | 0.86 | 0.84 | 0.89 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 1.00 |