Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | S&P 500 | 30% |
QQQT.TO Evolve NASDAQ Technology Index Fund CAD Hedged | Nasdaq-100, Technology Equities | 20% |
XIC.TO iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | Canada Equities | 20% |
XAW.TO iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF | Global Equities | 20% |
XEC.TO iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Growth Canada 2, 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 | -2.64% | 0.25% | 7.86% | 7.47% | — | — | — | — |
Portfolio Growth Canada 2 | -0.75% | 2.91% | 15.86% | 16.02% | — | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
QQQT.TO Evolve NASDAQ Technology Index Fund CAD Hedged | -1.84% | 10.40% | 27.77% | 27.72% | 60.15% | — | — | — |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.00% | 3.15% | 11.28% | 10.87% | — | — | — | — |
XAW.TO iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF | 0.32% | 4.10% | 12.69% | 13.44% | 28.94% | 20.61% | 10.89% | 12.35% |
XEC.TO iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF | -1.00% | 4.17% | 25.13% | 27.75% | 49.67% | 22.87% | 6.96% | 9.71% |
XIC.TO iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | 1.12% | 1.82% | 10.65% | 13.05% | 34.65% | 22.91% | 11.69% | 11.66% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 9, 2025, Growth Canada 2's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.53%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.3 years.
Historically, 85% of months were positive and 15% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -6.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, Growth Canada 2 closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 31, 2026 with a return of +3.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2025 at -2.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.63% | 1.05% | -6.28% | 12.72% | 6.32% | -0.53% | 15.86% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.81% | 1.49% | 2.75% | 4.59% | 2.88% | 0.23% | 1.27% | 18.24% |
Benchmark Metrics
Growth Canada 2 has an annualized alpha of 11.82%, beta of 1.08, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 09, 2025.
- This portfolio captured 137.42% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 57.13% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 11.82% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.08 and R2 of 0.84, 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
- 11.82%
- Beta
- 1.08
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 137.42%
- Downside Capture
- 57.13%
Expense Ratio
Growth Canada 2 has an expense ratio of 0.16%, 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
Growth Canada 2 ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Growth Canada 2 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQT.TO Evolve NASDAQ Technology Index Fund CAD Hedged | 72 | 2.62 | 3.29 | 1.42 | 3.13 | 12.05 |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | — | — | — | — | — | — |
XAW.TO iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF | 68 | 2.25 | 3.12 | 1.40 | 2.98 | 13.21 |
XEC.TO iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF | 79 | 2.61 | 3.37 | 1.47 | 3.92 | 14.81 |
XIC.TO iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | 78 | 2.42 | 3.12 | 1.43 | 3.63 | 15.34 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Growth Canada 2 provided a 1.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.09% | 1.24% | 1.13% | 1.20% | 1.21% | 1.12% | 1.07% | 1.29% | 1.36% | 1.09% | 1.08% | 1.23% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
QQQT.TO Evolve NASDAQ Technology Index Fund CAD Hedged | 0.23% | 0.30% | 0.38% | 0.25% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.85% | 0.92% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
XAW.TO iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF | 1.16% | 1.33% | 1.61% | 1.71% | 1.79% | 1.77% | 1.49% | 2.02% | 2.29% | 1.92% | 1.80% | 1.83% |
XEC.TO iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF | 1.52% | 1.92% | 2.03% | 2.16% | 2.28% | 2.78% | 1.64% | 2.87% | 2.66% | 2.13% | 1.80% | 2.19% |
XIC.TO iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | 2.00% | 2.23% | 2.64% | 2.95% | 3.10% | 2.44% | 3.03% | 3.01% | 3.19% | 2.49% | 2.72% | 3.21% |
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 Growth Canada 2. 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 Growth Canada 2 was 10.16%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 10 trading sessions.
The current Growth Canada 2 drawdown is 0.99%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 correction2026 | -10.16%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 15d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.71%Nov 2025 | 21d | 15d | 1mo 6dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.37%Feb 2026 | 6d | 20d | 26dJan 2026 - Feb 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.43%Oct 2025 | 1d | 14d | 15dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.08%Dec 2025 | 5d | 6d | 11dDec 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.55, 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
All Time | |
|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.10 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.10, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Growth Canada 2 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 9, 2025 | 0.91 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VFV.TO has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.96, while XIC.TO has the lowest at 0.65.
Asset Correlations Table
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