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Balanced2
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Balanced2, 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 Dec 8, 2015, corresponding to the inception date of VIU.TO

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the Balanced2 returned 2.07% Year-To-Date and 7.48% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.48%-1.70%-2.42%-2.28%13.57%18.26%12.69%12.98%
Portfolio
Balanced2
0.22%-1.40%2.07%3.31%13.28%11.31%6.90%7.48%
XIC.TO
iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF
0.44%-1.80%5.02%11.00%33.99%21.12%14.69%12.66%
VUN.TO
Vanguard US Total Market Index ETF
0.35%-1.63%-1.90%-1.72%14.10%19.13%12.59%14.04%
VIU.TO
Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF
-0.77%-0.89%4.95%7.64%25.02%16.64%10.13%9.53%
ZRE.TO
BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF
0.84%-1.41%4.39%1.58%10.95%5.93%3.95%6.74%
XRB.TO
iShares Canadian Real Return Bond Index ETF
0.31%-1.42%1.33%1.21%-1.17%1.18%-1.33%0.27%
XBB.TO
iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF
0.29%-1.30%0.10%-0.15%0.36%3.26%0.57%1.65%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 9, 2015, Balanced2's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.62%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.3 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Balanced2 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.90%3.32%-3.74%0.71%2.07%
20252.62%0.62%-1.25%-1.30%3.27%1.62%0.64%2.11%3.20%1.10%1.03%-0.52%13.80%
2024-0.16%1.45%2.50%-2.43%2.41%0.45%3.91%0.96%2.66%-0.90%3.22%-1.69%12.85%
20235.34%-1.47%0.46%1.32%-2.18%1.53%0.93%-0.87%-3.51%-1.55%6.15%3.77%9.85%
2022-3.50%-1.02%0.08%-4.63%-0.72%-5.86%5.43%-2.77%-3.71%2.86%5.29%-2.67%-11.35%
2021-0.59%0.58%1.37%1.22%1.53%2.42%1.57%1.40%-2.48%1.83%-0.09%2.50%11.74%

Benchmark Metrics

Balanced2 has an annualized alpha of 2.02%, beta of 0.45, and R² of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 09, 2015.

  • This portfolio participated in 54.19% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 52.13% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.02% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.45 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
2.02%
Beta
0.45
0.61
Upside Capture
52.13%
Downside Capture
54.19%

Expense Ratio

Balanced2 has an expense ratio of 0.20%, 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

Balanced2 ranks 57 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


Balanced2 Risk / Return Rank: 5757
Overall Rank
Balanced2 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6767
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Balanced2 Sortino Ratio Rank: 6161
Sortino Ratio Rank
Balanced2 Omega Ratio Rank: 6363
Omega Ratio Rank
Balanced2 Calmar Ratio Rank: 4949
Calmar Ratio Rank
Balanced2 Martin Ratio Rank: 4444
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

1.43

0.75

+0.68

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.95

1.14

+0.81

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.29

1.18

+0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.86

1.15

+0.71

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.43

4.21

+3.23


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
XIC.TO
iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF
922.242.831.453.2314.37
VUN.TO
Vanguard US Total Market Index ETF
380.761.141.181.194.49
VIU.TO
Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF
731.472.011.302.168.15
ZRE.TO
BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF
370.801.191.151.213.64
XRB.TO
iShares Canadian Real Return Bond Index ETF
8-0.16-0.170.98-0.20-0.39
XBB.TO
iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF
120.080.131.020.120.23

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.

Balanced2 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.43
  • 5-Year: 0.82
  • 10-Year: 0.81
  • All Time: 0.81

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 1.67, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Balanced2 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

Balanced2 provided a 2.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.79%2.83%2.79%2.80%2.76%2.26%2.47%2.65%2.82%2.54%2.57%2.52%
XIC.TO
iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF
2.13%2.23%2.64%2.95%3.10%2.44%3.03%3.01%3.19%2.49%2.72%3.21%
VUN.TO
Vanguard US Total Market Index ETF
0.85%0.84%0.93%1.10%1.21%0.97%1.15%1.45%1.52%1.39%1.49%1.49%
VIU.TO
Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF
2.41%2.48%2.55%2.65%2.75%2.37%1.97%2.67%2.75%2.12%1.71%0.27%
ZRE.TO
BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF
4.69%4.90%5.19%5.07%4.90%3.82%4.95%4.11%4.89%4.98%5.39%5.92%
XRB.TO
iShares Canadian Real Return Bond Index ETF
3.73%3.78%2.40%2.40%1.86%1.25%1.38%1.74%1.76%1.71%1.61%1.63%
XBB.TO
iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF
3.42%3.39%3.25%3.01%2.91%2.54%2.55%2.80%2.92%2.83%2.81%2.87%

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 Balanced2. 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 Balanced2 was 24.06%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 160 trading sessions.

The current Balanced2 drawdown is 3.47%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-24.06%Feb 21, 202022Mar 23, 2020160Nov 10, 2020182
-17.61%Dec 30, 2021196Oct 11, 2022367Mar 27, 2024563
-7.99%Mar 4, 202526Apr 8, 202526May 15, 202552
-7.96%Jul 20, 2018109Dec 24, 201838Feb 20, 2019147
-6.24%Feb 27, 202616Mar 20, 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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.13, 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.

BenchmarkXRB.TOXBB.TOZRE.TOXIC.TOVIU.TOVUN.TOPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.01-0.000.340.590.690.950.73
XRB.TO-0.011.000.720.140.020.03-0.000.33
XBB.TO-0.000.721.000.180.010.050.010.35
ZRE.TO0.340.140.181.000.540.390.370.64
XIC.TO0.590.020.010.541.000.660.630.81
VIU.TO0.690.030.050.390.661.000.720.80
VUN.TO0.95-0.000.010.370.630.721.000.78
Portfolio0.730.330.350.640.810.800.781.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Dec 9, 2015