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Canada Oil Study
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


CNQ 12.50%DVN 12.50%SU 12.50%ARX.TO 12.50%TOU.TO 12.50%BIR.TO 12.50%PSK.TO 12.50%FRU.TO 12.50%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Canada Oil Study, 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 May 29, 2014, corresponding to the inception date of PSK.TO

Returns By Period

As of Apr 16, 2026, the Canada Oil Study returned 14.47% Year-To-Date and 13.73% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.26%4.84%2.86%6.22%33.47%19.26%10.96%12.89%
Portfolio
Canada Oil Study
0.47%-5.33%14.47%31.74%40.71%13.68%28.71%13.73%
CNQ
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
1.18%-4.59%38.05%56.70%72.53%20.26%31.52%18.11%
DVN
Devon Energy Corporation
1.22%-3.46%25.63%44.60%60.29%-3.16%21.84%7.39%
SU
Suncor Energy Inc.
1.35%4.08%44.98%68.35%96.28%31.18%30.59%13.11%
ARX.TO
ARC Resources Ltd.
0.00%-8.57%-0.74%6.17%-1.64%18.01%27.64%6.76%
TOU.TO
Tourmaline Oil Corp.
0.00%-9.40%-0.74%6.79%3.74%5.08%26.54%12.72%
BIR.TO
Birchcliff Energy Ltd.
0.83%-18.41%-18.64%6.26%4.00%-5.01%19.43%7.25%
PSK.TO
PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.
-0.20%-1.23%17.46%33.42%39.38%21.70%29.94%13.26%
FRU.TO
Freehold Royalties Ltd.
0.04%-1.94%13.12%30.89%62.38%10.51%22.84%10.81%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 30, 2014, Canada Oil Study's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +48.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -43.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Canada Oil Study closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +12.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -24.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20267.76%4.98%9.10%-7.26%14.47%
2025-0.21%1.03%6.93%-9.47%5.49%7.02%-2.20%1.40%0.08%0.55%8.45%1.14%20.61%
2024-2.89%5.49%8.06%1.11%4.16%-5.02%0.84%1.73%-3.85%-2.07%3.30%-5.70%4.19%
20230.96%-7.02%-2.39%5.43%-6.04%6.96%8.76%1.68%-0.55%-1.74%-1.55%-2.60%0.61%
202215.08%9.05%9.59%4.51%15.21%-18.30%11.46%1.42%-11.49%19.97%0.98%-7.37%51.88%
20214.10%27.34%3.99%7.50%13.49%14.25%-10.11%2.99%18.77%11.54%-6.15%3.85%129.65%

Benchmark Metrics

Canada Oil Study has an annualized alpha of -1.73%, beta of 1.02, and R² of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 30, 2014.

  • This portfolio participated in 124.33% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 94.51% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.26 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
-1.73%
Beta
1.02
0.26
Upside Capture
94.51%
Downside Capture
124.33%

Expense Ratio

Canada Oil Study 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 Oil Study ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


Canada Oil Study Risk / Return Rank: 3131
Overall Rank
Canada Oil Study Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2727
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Canada Oil Study Sortino Ratio Rank: 2323
Sortino Ratio Rank
Canada Oil Study Omega Ratio Rank: 2222
Omega Ratio Rank
Canada Oil Study Calmar Ratio Rank: 5959
Calmar Ratio Rank
Canada Oil Study Martin Ratio Rank: 2323
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

2.07

2.59

-0.52

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.68

3.60

-0.91

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.34

1.48

-0.15

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.75

3.33

+0.43

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.44

15.04

-6.60


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
CNQ
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
882.683.271.415.6013.99
DVN
Devon Energy Corporation
801.872.581.304.4710.95
SU
Suncor Energy Inc.
974.475.551.678.7126.77
ARX.TO
ARC Resources Ltd.
30-0.060.121.020.160.26
TOU.TO
Tourmaline Oil Corp.
360.150.371.050.370.73
BIR.TO
Birchcliff Energy Ltd.
380.260.571.070.370.74
PSK.TO
PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.
841.972.711.326.5118.18
FRU.TO
Freehold Royalties Ltd.
933.093.661.517.3426.16

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 Oil Study Sharpe ratios as of Apr 16, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.07
  • 5-Year: 0.95
  • 10-Year: 0.40
  • All Time: 0.16

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 2.19 to 3.00, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Canada Oil Study 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 Oil Study provided a 3.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.52%4.04%6.09%7.94%6.90%5.13%7.07%4.61%4.38%2.58%2.74%4.24%
CNQ
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
3.76%5.01%5.02%4.17%6.31%3.78%5.26%3.49%4.56%3.08%2.94%4.21%
DVN
Devon Energy Corporation
2.10%2.62%4.43%4.55%8.41%5.24%4.30%1.35%1.33%0.58%0.92%3.00%
SU
Suncor Energy Inc.
2.66%3.72%4.51%5.27%4.56%3.34%4.93%3.84%4.24%4.16%3.55%4.42%
ARX.TO
ARC Resources Ltd.
3.11%3.03%2.69%3.36%2.68%2.49%5.00%7.33%7.41%4.07%2.81%7.19%
TOU.TO
Tourmaline Oil Corp.
4.82%5.36%4.99%10.99%11.56%3.48%2.91%3.02%2.18%0.00%0.00%0.00%
BIR.TO
Birchcliff Energy Ltd.
1.98%1.61%7.38%13.84%2.86%0.39%2.32%4.02%3.29%2.27%5.34%0.00%
PSK.TO
PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.
3.32%3.85%11.27%13.44%12.67%18.12%26.08%5.12%4.39%2.34%2.55%5.91%
FRU.TO
Freehold Royalties Ltd.
6.39%7.11%8.44%7.89%6.13%4.21%5.74%8.72%7.62%4.13%3.81%9.21%

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 Oil Study. 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 Oil Study was 86.77%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 497 trading sessions.

The current Canada Oil Study drawdown is 9.69%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-86.77%Jul 7, 20141462Mar 23, 2020497Feb 28, 20221959
-29.85%Jun 9, 202220Jul 6, 2022449Apr 9, 2024469
-21.07%Apr 11, 2024255Apr 8, 202546Jun 12, 2025301
-10.63%May 5, 20224May 10, 202210May 24, 202214
-9.92%Mar 30, 202611Apr 14, 2026

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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkBIR.TOTOU.TOPSK.TODVNSUARX.TOFRU.TOCNQPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.310.300.350.410.390.310.370.410.42
BIR.TO0.311.000.680.560.540.530.680.620.570.80
TOU.TO0.300.681.000.590.540.540.740.630.600.80
PSK.TO0.350.560.591.000.590.610.610.720.630.79
DVN0.410.540.540.591.000.700.570.630.720.79
SU0.390.530.540.610.701.000.590.640.780.79
ARX.TO0.310.680.740.610.570.591.000.670.630.84
FRU.TO0.370.620.630.720.630.640.671.000.680.84
CNQ0.410.570.600.630.720.780.630.681.000.83
Portfolio0.420.800.800.790.790.790.840.840.831.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 30, 2014