Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | S&P 500 | 20% |
VDY.TO Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | Dividend | 20% |
ZDY.TO BMO US Dividend ETF (CAD) | Dividend, Large Cap Blend Equities | 20% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 20% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 20% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in etf1, 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 9, 2026, the etf1 returned 15.69% Year-To-Date and 13.88% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.57% | 2.17% | 10.16% | 9.03% | 25.93% | 21.59% | 15.11% | 14.49% |
Portfolio etf1 | 0.23% | 4.17% | 15.69% | 12.82% | 28.54% | 20.07% | 14.51% | 13.88% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.21% | 4.20% | 20.83% | 20.18% | 28.89% | 16.36% | 11.58% | 13.68% |
VDY.TO Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | 0.31% | 5.30% | 21.54% | 22.15% | 47.47% | 26.69% | 17.54% | 14.25% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.33% | 2.27% | 10.42% | 9.43% | 26.89% | 22.95% | 16.42% | 16.02% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.30% | 4.44% | 8.53% | 7.31% | 20.72% | 17.71% | 13.78% | 14.08% |
ZDY.TO BMO US Dividend ETF (CAD) | -0.03% | 4.72% | 16.12% | 4.01% | 17.88% | 15.55% | 12.01% | 10.44% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 28, 2013, etf1's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.18%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, etf1 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.60% | 4.31% | -1.65% | 4.98% | 4.34% | 0.34% | 15.69% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.46% | 0.39% | -3.56% | -5.79% | 3.70% | 2.91% | 2.15% | 2.95% | 3.64% | 0.90% | 2.43% | -3.36% | 9.63% |
| 2024 | 1.93% | 3.76% | 3.76% | -2.88% | 2.91% | 0.98% | 5.16% | 0.76% | 2.08% | 1.85% | 5.63% | -2.06% | 26.23% |
| 2023 | 2.82% | -1.12% | -0.23% | 2.17% | -3.30% | 3.12% | 2.87% | 0.06% | -3.93% | -0.82% | 5.63% | 2.64% | 9.89% |
| 2022 | -1.68% | -1.84% | 1.67% | -3.15% | 0.71% | -6.20% | 5.00% | -1.28% | -3.87% | 8.14% | 5.23% | -4.05% | -2.33% |
| 2021 | -0.53% | 2.96% | 6.10% | 1.33% | 0.81% | 2.80% | 1.88% | 3.07% | -2.88% | 3.38% | 1.06% | 5.44% | 28.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
etf1 has an annualized alpha of 3.06%, beta of 0.70, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 28, 2013.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (81.14%) than losses (76.56%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.06% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.70 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 3.06%
- Beta
- 0.70
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 81.14%
- Downside Capture
- 76.56%
Expense Ratio
etf1 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
etf1 ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for etf1 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.22 | 2.07 | +1.14 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.55 | 2.85 | +1.70 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.59 | 1.36 | +0.23 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.04 | 2.84 | +3.20 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 23.97 | 10.60 | +13.37 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 87 | 2.46 | 3.78 | 1.43 | 7.00 | 17.49 |
VDY.TO Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | 98 | 5.76 | 8.29 | 2.16 | 15.30 | 62.34 |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 76 | 2.33 | 3.13 | 1.43 | 3.13 | 11.91 |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 65 | 1.91 | 2.79 | 1.34 | 2.95 | 10.38 |
ZDY.TO BMO US Dividend ETF (CAD) | 39 | 1.40 | 1.79 | 1.28 | 1.56 | 4.00 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
etf1 provided a 2.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.00% | 2.35% | 2.54% | 2.73% | 2.71% | 2.24% | 2.87% | 2.70% | 2.81% | 2.41% | 2.48% | 2.72% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.27% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
VDY.TO Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF | 2.88% | 3.59% | 4.37% | 4.64% | 4.42% | 3.46% | 4.59% | 4.25% | 4.44% | 3.42% | 3.25% | 4.11% |
VFV.TO Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF | 0.85% | 0.92% | 0.99% | 1.20% | 1.31% | 1.06% | 1.33% | 1.55% | 1.69% | 1.51% | 1.65% | 1.63% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.48% | 1.62% | 1.73% | 1.88% | 1.96% | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.71% | 2.08% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 2.34% |
ZDY.TO BMO US Dividend ETF (CAD) | 1.52% | 1.80% | 1.97% | 2.43% | 2.48% | 2.33% | 3.65% | 3.02% | 2.80% | 2.63% | 2.46% | 2.54% |
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 etf1. 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 etf1 was 30.40%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 168 trading sessions.
The current etf1 drawdown is 1.19%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -30.40%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 7mo 28d | 9mo 7dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.59%Apr 2025 | 1mo 6d | 4mo 6d | 5mo 12dMar 2025 - Aug 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -13.40%Jun 2022 | 5mo 12d | 5mo 17d | 10mo 29dJan 2022 - Nov 2022 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -13.31%Dec 2018 | 3mo 19d | 2mo 7d | 5mo 26dSep 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2015 pullback2015 | -8.87%Aug 2015 | 19d | 1mo 29d | 2mo 18dAug 2015 - Oct 2015 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, 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 | 1.25 | 1.17 | 1.15 | 1.12 | 1.13 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.13, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
etf1 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.75 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.78 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.85 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 28, 2013 | 0.87 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VIG has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.94, while VDY.TO has the lowest at 0.52.
Asset Correlations Table
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