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Top Performing Canadian Large Caps
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Top Performing Canadian Large Caps, 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 Jun 20, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of EFN.TO

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the Top Performing Canadian Large Caps returned -9.07% Year-To-Date and 15.83% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Top Performing Canadian Large Caps
0.41%-6.22%-9.07%-7.99%-1.71%10.83%10.63%15.83%
IFC.TO
Intact Financial Corporation
0.84%-6.06%-14.19%-6.55%-13.37%8.82%9.52%12.37%
GIB-A.TO
CGI Inc
2.33%1.06%-19.74%-17.67%-27.37%-8.63%-2.41%4.47%
ATD.TO
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
-0.78%-5.48%3.30%6.39%11.25%4.85%12.34%10.42%
WCN.TO
Waste Connections, Inc.
1.83%-3.73%-5.10%-3.59%-15.21%6.79%9.48%15.65%
WSP.TO
WSP Global Inc.
-1.34%-7.91%-12.62%-19.79%-8.44%7.15%11.19%19.87%
NA.TO
National Bank of Canada
0.00%-4.28%6.28%25.94%60.63%27.28%18.82%19.81%
MRU.TO
Metro Inc.
0.59%-2.25%-3.31%4.35%-1.19%9.66%10.22%8.99%
X.TO
TMX Group Limited
1.02%1.59%-5.83%-4.80%-1.56%23.38%13.44%20.43%
EFN.TO
Element Fleet Management Corp.
0.05%-6.30%-15.83%-15.38%7.41%20.42%16.87%12.50%
TIH.TO
Toromont Industries Ltd.
-1.41%-8.31%16.53%27.47%76.64%21.87%14.51%20.25%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 21, 2011, Top Performing Canadian Large Caps's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.32%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Top Performing Canadian Large Caps closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-5.93%2.06%-5.84%0.59%-9.07%
20252.94%1.26%-3.52%7.07%5.34%1.96%-0.88%-0.50%-3.04%-0.82%0.29%1.79%11.96%
20242.26%3.86%1.00%-4.71%5.92%-0.04%7.25%3.05%2.32%-3.87%4.96%-4.96%17.36%
20237.02%-1.15%2.15%2.09%-2.06%5.89%1.38%-3.32%-3.09%-4.14%10.39%7.63%23.77%
2022-2.88%-1.96%5.64%-7.14%2.56%-5.33%8.27%-3.66%-7.27%5.95%8.31%-6.15%-5.54%
2021-3.70%3.01%8.38%4.90%4.44%0.70%3.04%1.95%-4.23%7.94%-5.25%5.86%29.20%

Benchmark Metrics

Top Performing Canadian Large Caps has an annualized alpha of 7.50%, beta of 0.79, and R² of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 21, 2011.

  • This portfolio captured 103.57% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 76.81% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 7.50% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
7.50%
Beta
0.79
0.66
Upside Capture
103.57%
Downside Capture
76.81%

Expense Ratio

Top Performing Canadian Large Caps has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


The portfolio doesn't include any funds that charge management fees.

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Top Performing Canadian Large Caps ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


Top Performing Canadian Large Caps Risk / Return Rank: 44
Overall Rank
Top Performing Canadian Large Caps Sharpe Ratio Rank: 33
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Top Performing Canadian Large Caps Sortino Ratio Rank: 33
Sortino Ratio Rank
Top Performing Canadian Large Caps Omega Ratio Rank: 33
Omega Ratio Rank
Top Performing Canadian Large Caps Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
Calmar Ratio Rank
Top Performing Canadian Large Caps Martin Ratio Rank: 66
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.11

0.88

-0.99

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.04

1.37

-1.40

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.00

1.21

-0.21

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.01

1.39

-1.40

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.03

6.43

-6.46


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
IFC.TO
Intact Financial Corporation
17-0.63-0.780.91-0.57-0.99
GIB-A.TO
CGI Inc
7-1.10-1.450.81-0.74-1.45
ATD.TO
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
540.420.851.091.042.17
WCN.TO
Waste Connections, Inc.
13-0.70-0.840.88-0.70-1.28
WSP.TO
WSP Global Inc.
26-0.30-0.220.97-0.29-0.71
NA.TO
National Bank of Canada
963.144.391.645.3321.85
MRU.TO
Metro Inc.
35-0.060.051.010.040.07
X.TO
TMX Group Limited
34-0.060.081.01-0.05-0.11
EFN.TO
Element Fleet Management Corp.
480.310.591.080.441.38
TIH.TO
Toromont Industries Ltd.
963.134.011.546.4824.92

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Top Performing Canadian Large Caps Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: -0.11
  • 5-Year: 0.67
  • 10-Year: 0.92
  • All Time: 0.95

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.98 to 1.66, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Top Performing Canadian Large Caps compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Top Performing Canadian Large Caps provided a 1.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.42%1.27%1.35%1.85%1.65%1.39%1.65%1.89%3.13%1.94%1.88%2.13%
IFC.TO
Intact Financial Corporation
2.21%1.86%1.85%2.16%2.05%2.07%2.20%2.16%2.82%2.44%2.41%2.39%
GIB-A.TO
CGI Inc
0.62%0.49%0.10%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
ATD.TO
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
1.05%1.07%0.90%0.76%0.79%0.71%0.69%0.61%0.57%0.55%0.50%0.27%
WCN.TO
Waste Connections, Inc.
0.80%0.75%0.65%0.72%0.68%0.61%0.93%0.75%2.95%0.87%0.96%2.02%
WSP.TO
WSP Global Inc.
0.68%0.60%0.59%0.81%0.95%0.82%1.24%1.69%2.56%2.50%3.36%3.53%
NA.TO
National Bank of Canada
2.62%2.75%4.17%4.03%4.03%3.11%3.96%3.77%4.44%3.70%4.03%5.16%
MRU.TO
Metro Inc.
1.57%1.50%1.49%1.77%1.47%1.49%1.58%1.49%1.52%1.62%1.39%1.21%
X.TO
TMX Group Limited
1.77%1.70%2.15%2.52%2.45%2.35%2.14%2.24%3.17%2.77%2.31%4.47%
EFN.TO
Element Fleet Management Corp.
1.76%1.44%1.69%1.95%1.81%2.12%1.49%1.62%3.91%3.16%0.80%0.19%
TIH.TO
Toromont Industries Ltd.
1.08%1.25%1.69%1.48%1.60%1.19%1.39%1.53%1.70%1.38%1.70%2.16%

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 Top Performing Canadian Large Caps. 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 Top Performing Canadian Large Caps was 36.67%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 139 trading sessions.

The current Top Performing Canadian Large Caps drawdown is 13.22%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-36.67%Feb 18, 202025Mar 23, 2020139Oct 8, 2020164
-24.69%Apr 17, 2015189Jan 18, 201698Jun 7, 2016287
-20.1%Jul 22, 201150Oct 3, 201186Feb 6, 2012136
-15.9%Aug 17, 202239Oct 12, 202285Feb 13, 2023124
-15.51%Jul 24, 2025170Mar 27, 2026

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 15 assets, with an effective number of assets of 13.33, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkATD.TOEFN.TOWCN.TOMRU.TOX.TOCSU.TOIFC.TOTIH.TOWSP.TOCP.TOGIB-A.TOTRI.TONA.TOBN.TORY.TOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.360.410.440.350.400.440.410.490.500.560.540.540.540.670.610.73
ATD.TO0.361.000.270.310.430.280.310.350.310.310.320.370.340.350.370.380.54
EFN.TO0.410.271.000.260.270.360.310.340.370.370.350.320.330.420.380.430.57
WCN.TO0.440.310.261.000.330.310.310.370.330.350.370.360.450.340.370.380.55
MRU.TO0.350.430.270.331.000.320.320.420.360.340.340.390.400.380.370.420.55
X.TO0.400.280.360.310.321.000.310.410.380.390.340.340.380.430.380.440.57
CSU.TO0.440.310.310.310.320.311.000.370.340.360.330.470.390.350.410.390.64
IFC.TO0.410.350.340.370.420.410.371.000.420.410.370.420.430.480.430.480.62
TIH.TO0.490.310.370.330.360.380.340.421.000.480.460.390.400.470.450.490.63
WSP.TO0.500.310.370.350.340.390.360.410.481.000.430.420.420.460.460.520.65
CP.TO0.560.320.350.370.340.340.330.370.460.431.000.410.430.470.500.540.69
GIB-A.TO0.540.370.320.360.390.340.470.420.390.420.411.000.490.420.490.460.66
TRI.TO0.540.340.330.450.400.380.390.430.400.420.430.491.000.430.490.480.70
NA.TO0.540.350.420.340.380.430.350.480.470.460.470.420.431.000.540.740.69
BN.TO0.670.370.380.370.370.380.410.430.450.460.500.490.490.541.000.610.75
RY.TO0.610.380.430.380.420.440.390.480.490.520.540.460.480.740.611.000.76
Portfolio0.730.540.570.550.550.570.640.620.630.650.690.660.700.690.750.761.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 21, 2011