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Canada
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


ENB.TO 8.33%NA.TO 8.33%RY.TO 8.33%SLF.TO 8.33%GEI.TO 8.33%CNQ.TO 8.33%CM.TO 8.33%FTS.TO 8.33%MFC.TO 8.33%IMO.TO 8.33%EMA.TO 8.33%CU.TO 8.33%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Canada, 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 Jun 8, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of GEI.TO

Returns By Period

As of Apr 4, 2026, the Canada returned 14.71% Year-To-Date and 15.49% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-2.33%-3.84%-1.98%29.73%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Canada
0.80%1.26%14.71%23.15%53.63%24.36%18.60%15.49%
ENB.TO
Enbridge Inc.
0.85%0.07%14.79%11.22%32.21%19.11%15.26%10.20%
NA.TO
National Bank of Canada
0.08%-2.47%6.50%24.47%72.70%27.37%18.88%19.83%
RY.TO
Royal Bank of Canada
-0.12%-0.36%-3.45%12.82%52.15%23.27%16.29%15.41%
SLF.TO
Sun Life Financial Inc.
1.02%-2.07%2.98%7.73%21.76%15.28%9.01%11.46%
GEI.TO
Gibson Energy Inc.
2.05%0.26%19.55%19.00%56.41%18.01%11.31%12.42%
CNQ.TO
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
2.03%5.91%41.67%52.75%80.96%22.87%31.03%19.58%
CM.TO
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
-0.01%-2.70%7.11%20.21%76.01%37.18%20.21%15.73%
FTS.TO
Fortis Inc.
0.77%-0.80%10.17%14.94%27.42%14.65%9.65%10.25%
MFC.TO
Manulife Financial Corporation
0.22%1.57%-2.88%11.37%30.81%29.14%15.36%14.96%
IMO.TO
Imperial Oil Limited
0.88%9.82%51.97%46.77%110.81%37.54%42.58%18.13%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 9, 2011, Canada's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -23.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Canada closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +14.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -15.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.77%8.56%0.89%0.93%14.71%
20250.32%-1.22%3.16%3.78%4.98%3.33%0.15%4.00%1.83%-0.25%6.05%1.83%31.50%
2024-1.43%2.74%5.61%-3.35%4.86%-2.66%4.33%7.03%2.70%-0.65%4.34%-4.91%19.26%
20237.93%-3.53%-0.61%4.47%-5.87%4.01%2.56%-4.82%-2.11%-3.40%7.82%7.20%12.92%
20226.42%0.83%5.07%-4.66%4.96%-9.56%4.44%-4.18%-10.52%7.94%6.20%-5.26%-0.76%
2021-0.16%6.41%9.86%5.30%6.24%-2.36%-0.67%0.32%0.77%7.08%-5.56%5.89%37.08%

Benchmark Metrics

Canada has an annualized alpha of 2.81%, beta of 0.83, and R² of 0.52 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 09, 2011.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (86.97%) than losses (83.11%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.81% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
2.81%
Beta
0.83
0.52
Upside Capture
86.97%
Downside Capture
83.11%

Expense Ratio

Canada has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


The portfolio doesn't include any funds that charge management fees.

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Canada ranks 98 for risk / return — in the top 98% 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.


Canada Risk / Return Rank: 9898
Overall Rank
Canada Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9999
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Canada Sortino Ratio Rank: 9999
Sortino Ratio Rank
Canada Omega Ratio Rank: 9999
Omega Ratio Rank
Canada Calmar Ratio Rank: 9393
Calmar Ratio Rank
Canada Martin Ratio Rank: 9898
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

3.64

0.88

+2.76

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

4.69

1.37

+3.33

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.80

1.21

+0.60

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

4.49

1.39

+3.10

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

31.12

6.43

+24.69


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
ENB.TO
Enbridge Inc.
821.572.121.283.107.70
NA.TO
National Bank of Canada
963.154.411.645.3621.99
RY.TO
Royal Bank of Canada
952.803.901.524.8418.04
SLF.TO
Sun Life Financial Inc.
570.610.901.140.942.00
GEI.TO
Gibson Energy Inc.
872.182.781.382.849.79
CNQ.TO
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
851.842.411.322.909.51
CM.TO
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
983.995.011.707.0430.58
FTS.TO
Fortis Inc.
871.872.691.334.1910.67
MFC.TO
Manulife Financial Corporation
550.480.761.110.832.61
IMO.TO
Imperial Oil Limited
922.763.221.444.5213.94

Sharpe Ratio

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.

Canada Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 3.64
  • 5-Year: 1.21
  • 10-Year: 0.77
  • All Time: 0.57

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 0.99 to 1.69, 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 Canada compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Canada provided a 3.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.60%4.03%4.58%5.02%5.01%4.14%5.06%4.08%4.68%3.82%3.67%4.14%
ENB.TO
Enbridge Inc.
5.04%5.74%6.00%7.45%6.50%6.76%7.96%5.72%6.33%4.91%3.75%4.04%
NA.TO
National Bank of Canada
2.62%2.75%4.17%4.03%4.03%3.11%3.96%3.77%4.44%3.70%4.03%5.16%
RY.TO
Royal Bank of Canada
2.73%2.58%3.23%3.99%3.90%3.22%4.10%3.96%4.03%3.39%3.57%4.15%
SLF.TO
Sun Life Financial Inc.
4.07%4.11%3.80%4.37%4.39%3.28%3.89%3.55%4.21%3.36%3.14%3.50%
GEI.TO
Gibson Energy Inc.
5.80%6.85%6.70%7.75%6.26%6.24%6.61%4.96%7.07%7.26%6.95%9.26%
CNQ.TO
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
3.61%5.06%4.82%4.26%6.12%3.66%5.44%3.50%3.98%2.40%2.15%3.02%
CM.TO
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.05%3.20%4.04%5.47%7.20%4.06%5.37%5.26%5.29%4.19%4.42%4.85%
FTS.TO
Fortis Inc.
3.18%3.48%3.99%4.19%4.01%3.36%3.73%3.39%3.79%3.52%3.68%3.73%
MFC.TO
Manulife Financial Corporation
3.72%3.53%3.62%4.99%5.47%4.85%5.83%3.79%4.70%3.13%3.09%3.21%
IMO.TO
Imperial Oil Limited
1.67%2.43%2.71%2.57%2.21%2.26%3.64%2.47%2.11%1.61%1.26%1.20%

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 Canada. 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 Canada was 48.96%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 183 trading sessions.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-48.96%Jan 21, 202044Mar 23, 2020183Dec 10, 2020227
-40.12%Sep 19, 2014336Jan 20, 2016409Sep 6, 2017745
-22.28%Apr 21, 2022120Oct 12, 2022351Mar 5, 2024471
-20.69%Jan 25, 2018231Dec 24, 201877Apr 16, 2019308
-18.1%Jul 22, 201151Oct 4, 2011102Mar 1, 2012153

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 12 assets, with an effective number of assets of 12.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkEMA.TOFTS.TOCU.TOGEI.TOIMO.TOCNQ.TOENB.TOMFC.TOSLF.TONA.TOCM.TORY.TOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.350.360.360.380.430.460.450.620.590.540.570.610.63
EMA.TO0.351.000.740.640.350.280.290.450.330.380.430.420.430.58
FTS.TO0.360.741.000.650.360.300.300.480.360.410.440.440.460.61
CU.TO0.360.640.651.000.410.330.350.490.360.400.430.440.450.62
GEI.TO0.380.350.360.411.000.490.520.560.420.410.440.460.460.68
IMO.TO0.430.280.300.330.491.000.730.520.500.460.480.510.520.74
CNQ.TO0.460.290.300.350.520.731.000.530.510.470.480.500.520.75
ENB.TO0.450.450.480.490.560.520.531.000.460.480.490.530.540.74
MFC.TO0.620.330.360.360.420.500.510.461.000.770.610.650.690.75
SLF.TO0.590.380.410.400.410.460.470.480.771.000.620.650.700.74
NA.TO0.540.430.440.430.440.480.480.490.610.621.000.720.740.75
CM.TO0.570.420.440.440.460.510.500.530.650.650.721.000.800.78
RY.TO0.610.430.460.450.460.520.520.540.690.700.740.801.000.80
Portfolio0.630.580.610.620.680.740.750.740.750.740.750.780.801.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 9, 2011