Above the curve

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Above the curve, 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 never rebalanced.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 21, 2025, Above the curve's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.76%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.3 years.

Historically, 73% of months were positive and 27% were negative. The best month was Sep 2025 with a return of +5.3%, while the worst month was Apr 2025 at -2.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, Above the curve closed higher 65% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +2.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -2.6%.

Above the curve has an annualized alpha of 21.31%, beta of 0.40, and R² of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 21, 2025.

• This portfolio captured 87.42% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -12.72%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
• This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 21.31% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
• Beta of 0.40 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Above the curve has an expense ratio of 0.18%, 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.

Above the curve ranks 99 for risk / return — in the top 99% 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.

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.

Above the curve Sharpe ratios as of Apr 10, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 5.16
• All Time: 3.02

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 1.86 to 2.87, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

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

Above the curve provided a 3.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Above the curve. 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 Above the curve was 7.73%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 34 trading sessions.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.