Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | S&P 500 | 30% |
XAW.TO iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF | Global Equities | 20% |
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 25% |
ZAG.TO BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF | Canadian Government Bonds | 25% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Balanced, 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 Feb 17, 2015, corresponding to the inception date of XAW.TO
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Balanced returned -1.00% Year-To-Date and 9.68% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.72% | -3.54% | -3.95% | -2.09% | 15.95% | 16.96% | 10.34% | 12.24% |
Portfolio Balanced | 0.53% | -3.12% | -1.00% | 2.26% | 17.73% | 14.14% | 8.02% | 9.68% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ZAG.TO BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF | -0.04% | -3.27% | -1.27% | 0.18% | 3.02% | 2.36% | -1.47% | 0.97% |
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 0.00% | -5.36% | 1.73% | 8.93% | 33.63% | 18.80% | 11.91% | 11.76% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.00% | -4.97% | -4.36% | -2.24% | 17.04% | 18.00% | 11.47% | 13.70% |
XAW.TO iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF | 1.00% | -4.70% | -0.84% | 1.70% | 21.36% | 16.60% | 9.22% | 11.23% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 18, 2015, Balanced's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Balanced closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.56% | 1.97% | -4.91% | 0.53% | -1.00% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.25% | -0.20% | -2.66% | 1.83% | 4.40% | 3.72% | 0.11% | 2.86% | 2.73% | 1.26% | 1.13% | 1.07% | 19.92% |
| 2024 | -0.38% | 2.39% | 2.87% | -3.82% | 4.03% | 1.09% | 2.32% | 2.80% | 2.13% | -2.20% | 4.45% | -3.61% | 12.26% |
| 2023 | 6.84% | -3.68% | 2.52% | 1.79% | -1.96% | 5.23% | 2.19% | -2.64% | -4.05% | -2.99% | 8.80% | 5.45% | 17.73% |
| 2022 | -3.67% | -1.51% | 2.36% | -7.70% | 1.15% | -7.53% | 6.41% | -4.42% | -8.36% | 5.81% | 6.24% | -4.90% | -16.45% |
| 2021 | -0.76% | 1.89% | 3.60% | 3.99% | 2.61% | 0.42% | 1.09% | 1.08% | -3.44% | 5.44% | -2.27% | 3.99% | 18.70% |
Benchmark Metrics
Balanced has an annualized alpha of 0.16%, beta of 0.74, and R² of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 18, 2015.
- This portfolio participated in 81.14% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.14% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.16%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 74.14%
- Downside Capture
- 81.14%
Expense Ratio
Balanced has an expense ratio of 0.14%, 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
Balanced ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.45 | 0.92 | +0.53 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.10 | 1.41 | +0.69 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.21 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.12 | 1.41 | +0.71 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.36 | 6.61 | +3.74 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ZAG.TO BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF | 24 | 0.45 | 0.69 | 1.08 | 0.92 | 2.62 |
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 92 | 2.09 | 2.80 | 1.41 | 3.25 | 15.94 |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 55 | 0.93 | 1.44 | 1.22 | 1.41 | 6.69 |
XAW.TO iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF | 68 | 1.21 | 1.79 | 1.27 | 1.79 | 8.25 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Balanced provided a 2.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.01% | 2.01% | 2.21% | 2.36% | 2.40% | 2.04% | 2.17% | 2.34% | 2.49% | 2.22% | 2.29% | 2.44% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ZAG.TO BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF | 3.49% | 3.48% | 3.44% | 3.47% | 3.56% | 3.04% | 2.88% | 3.03% | 2.92% | 2.95% | 3.07% | 3.13% |
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 2.33% | 2.39% | 2.92% | 3.16% | 3.02% | 2.43% | 3.03% | 2.87% | 3.18% | 2.58% | 2.65% | 3.19% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.96% | 0.92% | 0.99% | 1.20% | 1.31% | 1.06% | 1.33% | 1.55% | 1.68% | 1.50% | 1.66% | 1.63% |
XAW.TO iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF | 1.32% | 1.33% | 1.61% | 1.71% | 1.79% | 1.77% | 1.49% | 2.02% | 2.29% | 1.92% | 1.80% | 1.83% |
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 Balanced. 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 Balanced was 30.91%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 98 trading sessions.
The current Balanced drawdown is 4.67%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -30.91% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 98 | Aug 12, 2020 | 121 |
| -22.5% | Jan 4, 2022 | 197 | Oct 14, 2022 | 340 | Feb 22, 2024 | 537 |
| -19.57% | Apr 29, 2015 | 183 | Jan 20, 2016 | 158 | Sep 6, 2016 | 341 |
| -15.76% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 86 | Apr 30, 2019 | 315 |
| -12.13% | Feb 14, 2025 | 37 | Apr 8, 2025 | 26 | May 15, 2025 | 63 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.92, 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 | ZAG.TO | XIU.TO | VFV.TO | XAW.TO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.32 | 0.73 | 0.97 | 0.91 | 0.89 |
| ZAG.TO | 0.32 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.33 | 0.40 | 0.57 |
| XIU.TO | 0.73 | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.73 | 0.80 | 0.92 |
| VFV.TO | 0.97 | 0.33 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.91 |
| XAW.TO | 0.91 | 0.40 | 0.80 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.94 |
| Portfolio | 0.89 | 0.57 | 0.92 | 0.91 | 0.94 | 1.00 |