Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VCN.TO Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF | Canada Equities | 28.09% |
VIU.TO Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF | International Equity | 18.88% |
XEC.TO iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 17.78% |
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 17.35% |
XUU.TO iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 11.41% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 6.49% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in 14b, 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 month.
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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.69% | 1.00% | 10.76% | 10.40% | 27.77% | 21.16% | 15.12% | 14.58% |
Portfolio 14b | 0.78% | 2.30% | 16.81% | 17.78% | 39.24% | 23.81% | 14.12% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 1.08% | -0.08% | 17.32% | 18.86% | 45.84% | 28.62% | 16.96% | — |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.14% | 7.16% | 25.22% | 21.21% | 46.05% | 21.03% | 14.84% | — |
VCN.TO Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF | 0.72% | 2.14% | 10.85% | 11.65% | 33.96% | 23.86% | 14.96% | 12.80% |
VIU.TO Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF | 0.58% | 3.39% | 17.39% | 19.18% | 34.91% | 20.42% | 12.03% | 11.21% |
XEC.TO iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF | 0.76% | 2.43% | 25.33% | 27.75% | 49.06% | 23.24% | 9.78% | 10.85% |
XUU.TO iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF | 0.63% | 1.53% | 11.45% | 11.22% | 29.10% | 22.22% | 15.33% | 15.61% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 26, 2019, 14b's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 14b closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.94% | 6.31% | -5.43% | 5.85% | 4.90% | 0.66% | 16.81% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.80% | -0.19% | -1.24% | -1.67% | 5.32% | 3.57% | 1.93% | 4.09% | 5.02% | 1.90% | 1.70% | 0.42% | 27.26% |
| 2024 | -0.11% | 3.65% | 3.91% | -1.31% | 3.27% | -0.37% | 4.65% | -0.33% | 2.78% | -0.32% | 3.55% | -1.16% | 19.48% |
| 2023 | 6.92% | -1.70% | 0.21% | 1.91% | -3.55% | 2.96% | 4.06% | -1.44% | -3.16% | -1.76% | 6.38% | 3.31% | 14.30% |
| 2022 | -2.11% | -1.65% | 0.08% | -4.23% | -0.06% | -7.58% | 4.55% | -1.56% | -5.49% | 4.51% | 9.13% | -3.29% | -8.56% |
| 2021 | 0.99% | 3.37% | 2.49% | 1.15% | 1.83% | 2.18% | -0.14% | 2.59% | -2.41% | 1.63% | -1.07% | 3.20% | 16.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
14b has an annualized alpha of 2.34%, beta of 0.68, and R2 of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 26, 2019.
- This portfolio participated in 74.74% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.38% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.34% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.68 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.34%
- Beta
- 0.68
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 74.38%
- Downside Capture
- 74.74%
Expense Ratio
14b has an expense ratio of 0.20%, 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
14b ranks 84 for risk / return — in the top 84% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 14b 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 | 2.74 | 2.02 | +0.72 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.64 | 2.78 | +0.86 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.51 | 1.35 | +0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.76 | 2.81 | +0.95 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.53 | 10.45 | +6.08 |
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 | 84 | 2.69 | 3.54 | 1.46 | 3.46 | 14.20 |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 85 | 2.37 | 3.37 | 1.40 | 5.33 | 18.40 |
VCN.TO Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF | 85 | 2.59 | 3.35 | 1.47 | 3.68 | 16.98 |
VIU.TO Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF | 69 | 2.03 | 2.81 | 1.38 | 2.82 | 11.26 |
XEC.TO iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF | 81 | 2.34 | 3.00 | 1.45 | 4.13 | 13.90 |
XUU.TO iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF | 75 | 2.22 | 3.00 | 1.41 | 3.13 | 11.81 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
14b provided a 2.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.17% | 2.21% | 2.57% | 2.55% | 2.62% | 2.26% | 1.95% | 2.10% | 1.99% | 1.59% | 1.50% | 1.37% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 4.11% | 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 | 1.61% | 1.58% | 1.61% | 1.65% | 1.74% | 1.28% | 1.21% | 0.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VCN.TO Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF | 2.00% | 2.27% | 2.71% | 3.00% | 3.17% | 2.49% | 2.72% | 2.88% | 2.83% | 2.29% | 2.36% | 2.68% |
VIU.TO Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF | 2.15% | 2.48% | 2.56% | 2.66% | 2.76% | 2.38% | 1.98% | 2.68% | 2.76% | 2.13% | 1.72% | 0.28% |
XEC.TO iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF | 1.53% | 1.92% | 2.03% | 2.15% | 2.19% | 2.78% | 1.64% | 2.87% | 2.66% | 2.13% | 1.80% | 2.19% |
XUU.TO iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF | 1.02% | 1.16% | 1.02% | 1.22% | 1.38% | 1.01% | 1.33% | 1.68% | 1.74% | 1.49% | 1.65% | 1.53% |
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 14b. 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 14b was 32.11%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 167 trading sessions.
The current 14b drawdown is 0.67%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -32.11%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 7mo 25d | 9mo 4dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -18.44%Sep 2022 | 10mo 16d | 10mo 7d | 1y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.19%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 22dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.79%Mar 2026 | 22d | 28d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2023 pullback2023 | -7.46%Oct 2023 | 2mo 27d | 24d | 3mo 21dAug 2023 - Nov 2023 |
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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.17, 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 | 1.15 | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.13 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.13, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
14b correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.81 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.76 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.80 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 26, 2019 | 0.81 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. XUU.TO has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.81, while XEC.TO has the lowest at 0.54.
Asset Correlations Table
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