Asset Allocation
Find the right asset allocation for All seasons plus no crypto
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in All seasons plus no crypto, 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 | 1.65% | 1.97% | 10.35% | 10.82% | 26.39% | 19.66% | 12.33% | 13.81% |
Portfolio All seasons plus no crypto | 1.19% | 1.51% | 8.93% | 9.71% | 18.69% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 2.58% | -6.89% | -2.66% | -2.00% | 19.72% | 25.56% | 13.81% | 10.32% |
COW.TO iShares Global Agriculture Index ETF | -0.56% | -2.33% | 11.81% | 5.30% | 1.54% | 3.67% | 1.13% | 7.43% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 3.29% | 7.75% | 28.15% | 31.50% | 52.42% | 22.37% | 7.63% | 10.16% |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 1.62% | 9.34% | 10.73% | 13.39% | 32.52% | 27.94% | 17.41% | 15.54% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 1.74% | 1.99% | 10.76% | 11.36% | 27.90% | 21.03% | 13.51% | 15.41% |
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | 0.13% | 0.34% | -0.24% | 0.51% | 1.31% | 2.52% | -1.98% | 0.84% |
XEF.TO iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF | 0.72% | 3.50% | 10.08% | 11.25% | 23.19% | 16.08% | 8.05% | 9.59% |
XEG.TO iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF | -2.60% | -9.82% | 32.24% | 33.71% | 43.23% | 23.37% | 23.70% | 10.51% |
XQQ.TO iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 3.11% | 3.00% | 17.28% | 16.08% | 32.00% | 22.21% | 11.82% | 19.25% |
XTLH.TO iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 0.03% | 1.00% | -2.53% | -1.91% | -0.49% | — | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 28, 2023, All seasons plus no crypto's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.08%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +5.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, All seasons plus no crypto closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +3.8%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -2.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.27% | 2.15% | -5.34% | 5.21% | 2.46% | -0.73% | 8.93% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.03% | 0.51% | 0.58% | 2.06% | 3.44% | 3.34% | -0.10% | 1.78% | 3.11% | 1.42% | -0.12% | 1.48% | 21.28% |
| 2024 | -2.31% | 1.22% | 2.62% | -1.95% | 2.42% | 1.02% | 1.72% | 2.81% | 2.12% | -2.87% | 1.58% | -3.39% | 4.79% |
| 2023 | -0.22% | -0.22% |
Benchmark Metrics
All seasons plus no crypto has an annualized alpha of 3.97%, beta of 0.44, and R2 of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 28, 2023.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (50.14%) than losses (38.40%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.97% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.44 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
- 3.97%
- Beta
- 0.44
- R²
- 0.55
- Upside Capture
- 50.14%
- Downside Capture
- 38.40%
Expense Ratio
All seasons plus no crypto has an expense ratio of 0.31%, 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
All seasons plus no crypto ranks 43 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for All seasons plus no crypto 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 | 1.98 | 2.14 | -0.16 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.74 | 2.89 | -0.15 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.39 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.66 | 2.91 | -0.25 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.23 | 13.08 | -1.85 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 20 | 0.70 | 1.06 | 1.15 | 0.73 | 2.09 |
COW.TO iShares Global Agriculture Index ETF | 9 | 0.09 | 0.26 | 1.03 | 0.12 | 0.27 |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 82 | 2.42 | 3.09 | 1.45 | 3.90 | 14.36 |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 45 | 1.50 | 2.19 | 1.26 | 2.06 | 5.46 |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 73 | 2.18 | 2.94 | 1.40 | 3.10 | 13.42 |
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | 11 | 0.22 | 0.35 | 1.04 | 0.33 | 0.79 |
XEF.TO iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF | 46 | 1.54 | 2.24 | 1.28 | 2.01 | 7.79 |
XEG.TO iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF | 59 | 1.82 | 2.31 | 1.30 | 3.69 | 10.20 |
XQQ.TO iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 49 | 1.76 | 2.32 | 1.31 | 2.23 | 8.14 |
XTLH.TO iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 8 | -0.05 | 0.01 | 1.00 | -0.06 | -0.14 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
All seasons plus no crypto provided a 2.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.18% | 2.24% | 2.23% | 2.23% | 2.19% | 1.74% | 1.79% | 2.19% | 2.15% | 1.96% | 2.07% | 2.25% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
COW.TO iShares Global Agriculture Index ETF | 2.16% | 2.46% | 1.43% | 1.62% | 2.01% | 0.69% | 1.13% | 1.13% | 1.18% | 0.63% | 1.21% | 1.96% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 2.24% | 2.22% | 2.43% | 2.63% | 2.50% | 1.99% | 1.45% | 2.76% | 2.24% | 1.89% | 1.89% | 2.49% |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.52% | 0.55% | 0.85% | 0.93% | 0.95% | 0.82% | 1.07% | 1.54% | 1.13% | 0.91% | 1.07% | 1.04% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.83% | 0.92% | 0.99% | 1.20% | 1.31% | 1.06% | 1.33% | 1.55% | 1.69% | 1.51% | 1.65% | 1.63% |
XBB.TO iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | 3.40% | 3.39% | 3.25% | 3.01% | 2.91% | 2.54% | 2.55% | 2.80% | 2.92% | 2.83% | 2.81% | 2.87% |
XEF.TO iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF | 2.17% | 2.43% | 2.76% | 2.75% | 2.93% | 2.42% | 1.93% | 2.71% | 2.75% | 2.11% | 2.45% | 2.42% |
XEG.TO iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF | 2.84% | 3.63% | 3.46% | 4.26% | 3.31% | 1.64% | 2.96% | 2.70% | 2.25% | 1.41% | 1.40% | 3.58% |
XQQ.TO iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 0.21% | 0.25% | 0.67% | 0.93% | 1.27% | 0.52% | 0.80% | 1.44% | 1.61% | 1.64% | 2.35% | 1.93% |
XTLH.TO iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 4.60% | 4.42% | 4.32% | 0.51% | 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 All seasons plus no crypto. 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 All seasons plus no crypto was 8.24%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 14 trading sessions.
The current All seasons plus no crypto drawdown is 2.19%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -8.24%Apr 2025 | 6mo 10d | 21d | 7mo 1dSep 2024 - Apr 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.90%Mar 2026 | 27d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 4dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -4.46%Jan 2024 | 20d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 10dDec 2023 - Mar 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.12%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 13d 7hJun 2026 - now |
2024 pullback2024 | -3.60%Aug 2024 | 20d | 9d | 29dJul 2024 - Aug 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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.19, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.53 | 1.54 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.54, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
All seasons plus no crypto correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.71 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 28, 2023 | 0.70 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. XQQ.TO has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.87, while XEG.TO has the lowest at 0.10.
Asset Correlations Table
| XEG.TO | CGL.TO | XTLH.TO | COW.TO | ITA | XBB.TO | EEM | XQQ.TO | VFV.TO | XEF.TO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XEG.TO | 1.00 | 0.17 | -0.05 | 0.41 | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.16 | 0.16 |
| CGL.TO | 0.17 | 1.00 | 0.24 | 0.13 | 0.16 | 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.22 | 0.16 | 0.35 |
| XTLH.TO | -0.05 | 0.24 | 1.00 | 0.16 | 0.08 | 0.79 | 0.14 | 0.21 | 0.24 | 0.36 |
| COW.TO | 0.41 | 0.13 | 0.16 | 1.00 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.38 | 0.42 |
| ITA | 0.09 | 0.16 | 0.08 | 0.23 | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.42 | 0.36 |
| XBB.TO | 0.03 | 0.31 | 0.79 | 0.24 | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.14 | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.48 |
| EEM | 0.14 | 0.35 | 0.14 | 0.21 | 0.35 | 0.14 | 1.00 | 0.61 | 0.46 | 0.59 |
| XQQ.TO | 0.13 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.39 | 0.29 | 0.61 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.64 |
| VFV.TO | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.24 | 0.38 | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.70 |
| XEF.TO | 0.16 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.48 | 0.59 | 0.64 | 0.70 | 1.00 |
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