Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | S&P 500 | 30% |
ZAG.TO BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF | Canadian Government Bonds | 25% |
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | Canada Equities | 25% |
XAW.TO iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF | Global Equities | 20% |
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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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Returns By Period
As of Jun 5, 2026, the Balanced returned 8.71% Year-To-Date and 10.31% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.41% | 2.98% | 10.79% | 10.39% | 27.70% | 21.07% | 12.39% | 13.65% |
Portfolio Balanced | 0.43% | 1.77% | 8.71% | 9.51% | 22.65% | 17.06% | 8.69% | 10.31% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.00% | 4.20% | 10.91% | 10.81% | 27.71% | 22.20% | 13.61% | 15.18% |
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% |
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 1.20% | 2.92% | 10.14% | 12.81% | 31.67% | 21.82% | 11.48% | 11.84% |
ZAG.TO BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF | -0.08% | -0.29% | 0.40% | 1.59% | 1.22% | 3.15% | -2.04% | 0.86% |
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 +0.78%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.4 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% | 7.37% | 2.61% | 0.21% | 8.71% | ||||||
| 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 -0.08%, 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 72.88% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.08%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 72.88%
- 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 47 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 Balanced and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.29 | 2.28 | +0.01 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.22 | 3.12 | +0.09 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.41 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.12 | 2.98 | +0.14 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.06 | 13.78 | +0.28 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 72 | 2.36 | 3.24 | 1.42 | 3.13 | 14.44 |
XAW.TO iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF | 68 | 2.25 | 3.12 | 1.40 | 2.98 | 13.21 |
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 76 | 2.37 | 3.16 | 1.41 | 4.01 | 16.44 |
ZAG.TO BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF | 12 | 0.19 | 0.32 | 1.04 | 0.28 | 0.70 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Balanced provided a 1.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.88% | 2.01% | 2.21% | 2.36% | 2.40% | 2.04% | 2.17% | 2.34% | 2.49% | 2.22% | 2.29% | 2.44% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.83% | 0.92% | 0.99% | 1.20% | 1.31% | 1.06% | 1.33% | 1.55% | 1.68% | 1.50% | 1.66% | 1.63% |
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% |
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 2.17% | 2.39% | 2.92% | 3.16% | 3.02% | 2.43% | 3.03% | 2.87% | 3.18% | 2.58% | 2.65% | 3.19% |
ZAG.TO BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF | 3.42% | 3.48% | 3.44% | 3.47% | 3.56% | 3.04% | 2.88% | 3.03% | 2.92% | 2.95% | 3.07% | 3.13% |
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 0.28%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -30.91%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 22d | 5mo 24dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -22.50%Oct 2022 | 9mo 13d | 1y 4mo | 2y 1moJan 2022 - Feb 2024 |
2016 correction2016 | -19.57%Jan 2016 | 8mo 26d | 7mo 20d | 1y 4moApr 2015 - Sep 2016 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -15.76%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 4mo 7d | 1y 3moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.13%Apr 2025 | 1mo 23d | 1mo 7d | 3moFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
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. 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
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.14 | 1.15 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.12 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.12, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Balanced correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.89 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.88 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.90 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.89 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 18, 2015 | 0.89 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VFV.TO has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.97, while ZAG.TO has the lowest at 0.32.
Asset Correlations Table
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