Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
HXQ.TO Horizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30% |
VDY.TO Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | Dividend | 40% |
XEQT.TO iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio | Global Equities | 30% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in XEQT VDY HXQ, 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 year.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Aug 14, 2019, corresponding to the inception date of XEQT.TO
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -0.44% | 0.20% | -2.51% | -2.23% | 26.97% | 18.25% | 12.22% | 13.16% |
Portfolio XEQT VDY HXQ | 0.13% | 1.89% | 3.98% | 6.69% | 42.37% | 22.27% | 15.26% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VDY.TO Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | 0.53% | 3.49% | 10.75% | 17.00% | 52.88% | 22.05% | 16.97% | 13.83% |
HXQ.TO Horizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF | -0.23% | 0.33% | -3.08% | -3.08% | 35.48% | 24.43% | 14.62% | — |
XEQT.TO iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio | -0.12% | 1.10% | 1.99% | 2.95% | 35.44% | 18.66% | 11.73% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 15, 2019, XEQT VDY HXQ's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.40%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, XEQT VDY HXQ closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.52% | 3.08% | -2.12% | 1.52% | 3.98% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.01% | -1.18% | -3.58% | -1.89% | 6.19% | 3.42% | 2.73% | 2.85% | 5.44% | 2.45% | 1.63% | -0.51% | 22.05% |
| 2024 | 1.30% | 3.89% | 2.94% | -2.25% | 3.83% | 1.47% | 3.05% | 0.74% | 2.96% | 1.29% | 5.32% | -0.63% | 26.41% |
| 2023 | 7.29% | -0.28% | 1.53% | 2.49% | -0.40% | 3.39% | 2.80% | -0.57% | -3.51% | -1.58% | 7.51% | 3.61% | 23.96% |
| 2022 | -1.14% | -1.31% | 2.25% | -6.14% | 0.25% | -7.94% | 5.95% | -2.27% | -4.88% | 4.71% | 4.59% | -5.24% | -11.67% |
| 2021 | 0.87% | 3.39% | 3.30% | 2.78% | 0.93% | 4.36% | 0.89% | 3.06% | -2.29% | 4.76% | 0.65% | 2.65% | 28.23% |
Benchmark Metrics
XEQT VDY HXQ has an annualized alpha of 5.35%, beta of 0.83, and R² of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 15, 2019.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (96.20%) than losses (75.87%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.35% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 5.35%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 96.20%
- Downside Capture
- 75.87%
Expense Ratio
XEQT VDY HXQ has an expense ratio of 0.22%, 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
XEQT VDY HXQ ranks 95 for risk / return — in the top 95% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.31 | 1.66 | +1.65 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.73 | 2.51 | +2.22 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.71 | 1.36 | +0.35 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.79 | 2.30 | +4.49 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 28.04 | 8.07 | +19.97 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VDY.TO Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | 99 | 5.62 | 7.54 | 2.21 | 11.85 | 54.77 |
HXQ.TO Horizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF | 62 | 1.73 | 2.61 | 1.36 | 2.34 | 7.33 |
XEQT.TO iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio | 87 | 2.51 | 3.69 | 1.52 | 3.27 | 14.11 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
XEQT VDY HXQ provided a 1.76% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.76% | 1.93% | 2.36% | 2.48% | 2.40% | 1.92% | 2.34% | 2.06% | 1.77% | 1.53% | 1.30% | 1.65% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VDY.TO Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | 3.16% | 3.59% | 4.40% | 4.64% | 4.42% | 3.58% | 4.59% | 4.25% | 4.43% | 3.82% | 3.25% | 4.11% |
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% |
XEQT.TO iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio | 1.63% | 1.66% | 2.01% | 2.07% | 2.12% | 1.64% | 1.66% | 1.19% | 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 XEQT VDY HXQ. 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 XEQT VDY HXQ was 30.69%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 106 trading sessions.
The current XEQT VDY HXQ drawdown is 1.32%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -30.69% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 106 | Aug 24, 2020 | 129 |
| -17.31% | Jan 18, 2022 | 185 | Oct 12, 2022 | 182 | Jul 4, 2023 | 367 |
| -15.14% | Jan 31, 2025 | 47 | Apr 8, 2025 | 41 | Jun 6, 2025 | 88 |
| -7.52% | Sep 3, 2020 | 14 | Sep 23, 2020 | 37 | Nov 16, 2020 | 51 |
| -7.16% | Sep 5, 2023 | 38 | Oct 27, 2023 | 12 | Nov 14, 2023 | 50 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.94, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | VDY.TO | HXQ.TO | XEQT.TO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.88 | 0.86 | 0.88 |
| VDY.TO | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.34 | 0.66 | 0.74 |
| HXQ.TO | 0.88 | 0.34 | 1.00 | 0.79 | 0.84 |
| XEQT.TO | 0.86 | 0.66 | 0.79 | 1.00 | 0.95 |
| Portfolio | 0.88 | 0.74 | 0.84 | 0.95 | 1.00 |