Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in All seasons plus, 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 | 1.41% | -2.70% | -2.14% | -1.64% | 1.59% | 33.01% | 21.05% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 0.77% | -15.23% | -24.33% | -23.38% | -37.30% | 35.99% | 11.54% | 56.48% |
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% |
SOL-USD Solana | 3.85% | -14.48% | -40.55% | -42.11% | -51.64% | 69.03% | 13.25% | — |
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% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 10, 2020, All seasons plus's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +4.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.4 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Feb 2021 with a return of +61.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2020 at -18.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, All seasons plus closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 22, 2021 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst single day was Feb 25, 2021 at -12.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.81% | -2.05% | -4.31% | 5.45% | 1.25% | -2.99% | -2.14% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.48% | -7.00% | -1.33% | 5.59% | 4.87% | 2.62% | 2.31% | 2.60% | 3.61% | -0.66% | -5.33% | 0.30% | 12.83% |
| 2024 | -2.22% | 10.26% | 12.61% | -8.07% | 5.90% | -1.17% | 3.84% | -2.07% | 3.97% | 0.43% | 11.69% | -6.14% | 30.02% |
| 2023 | 26.38% | -4.16% | 4.41% | 1.33% | -3.22% | 3.71% | 3.95% | -5.81% | -0.93% | 12.32% | 16.67% | 24.06% | 102.82% |
| 2022 | -8.87% | 1.95% | 3.74% | -10.93% | -5.39% | -10.42% | 8.65% | -8.35% | -5.93% | 3.06% | -4.48% | -3.74% | -35.41% |
| 2021 | 22.31% | 61.83% | 27.85% | 17.13% | -7.29% | -0.02% | 2.34% | 26.48% | 5.44% | 13.96% | -2.79% | -4.85% | 295.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
All seasons plus has an annualized alpha of 18.55%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.21 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 10, 2020.
- This portfolio captured 139.45% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.64% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- R2 of 0.21 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 18.55%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.21
- Upside Capture
- 139.45%
- Downside Capture
- 95.64%
Expense Ratio
All seasons plus has an expense ratio of 0.23%, 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
All seasons plus ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for All seasons plus 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 | 0.10 | 2.14 | -2.04 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.25 | 2.89 | -2.64 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.03 | 1.39 | -0.36 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.11 | 2.91 | -2.81 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.22 | 13.08 | -12.87 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 36 | -0.87 | -1.17 | 0.88 | -0.73 | -1.26 |
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 |
SOL-USD Solana | 50 | -0.72 | -0.89 | 0.91 | -0.69 | -1.10 |
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 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
All seasons plus provided a 1.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.63% | 1.68% | 1.67% | 1.67% | 1.64% | 1.31% | 1.34% | 1.64% | 1.62% | 1.47% | 1.55% | 1.68% |
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BTC-USD Bitcoin | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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% |
SOL-USD Solana | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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% |
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. 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 was 44.06%, occurring on Nov 9, 2022. Recovery took 394 trading sessions.
The current All seasons plus drawdown is 10.29%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -44.06%Nov 2022 | 1y | 1y 29d | 2y 29dNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2020 bear market2020 | -21.95%Sep 2020 | 7d | 3mo 22d | 3mo 29dSep 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2021 correction2021 | -18.86%Jul 2021 | 2mo 2d | 29d | 3mo 1dMay 2021 - Aug 2021 |
2021 correction2021 | -17.22%Sep 2021 | 12d | 1mo 12d | 1mo 24dSep 2021 - Nov 2021 |
2025 selloff2025 | -16.93%Apr 2025 | 4mo 16d | 1mo 5d | 5mo 21dNov 2024 - 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 11 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.05, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.43 | 1.48 | 1.46 | 1.49 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.49, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
All seasons plus correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.67 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.54 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.55 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 10, 2020 | 0.51 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. XQQ.TO has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.85, while XBB.TO has the lowest at 0.07.
Asset Correlations Table
| XBB.TO | CGL.TO | XEG.TO | SOL-USD | BTC-USD | COW.TO | ITA | EEM | XEF.TO | XQQ.TO | VFV.TO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XBB.TO | 1.00 | 0.39 | 0.03 | -0.03 | -0.04 | 0.19 | -0.03 | 0.04 | 0.39 | 0.26 | 0.32 |
| CGL.TO | 0.39 | 1.00 | 0.19 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.25 | 0.31 | 0.22 | 0.16 |
| XEG.TO | 0.03 | 0.19 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.48 | 0.35 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.19 | 0.24 |
| SOL-USD | -0.03 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.61 | 0.09 | 0.16 | 0.22 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| BTC-USD | -0.04 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.61 | 1.00 | 0.11 | 0.20 | 0.26 | 0.20 | 0.26 | 0.19 |
| COW.TO | 0.19 | 0.14 | 0.48 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 1.00 | 0.41 | 0.25 | 0.45 | 0.29 | 0.44 |
| ITA | -0.03 | 0.09 | 0.35 | 0.16 | 0.20 | 0.41 | 1.00 | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.41 |
| EEM | 0.04 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.38 | 1.00 | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.39 |
| XEF.TO | 0.39 | 0.31 | 0.28 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.51 | 1.00 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| XQQ.TO | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.26 | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.54 | 0.60 | 1.00 | 0.82 |
| VFV.TO | 0.32 | 0.16 | 0.24 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.44 | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.69 | 0.82 | 1.00 |
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