Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | Total Bond Market | 20% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 30% |
VAB.TO Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF | Canadian Government Bonds | 20% |
ZIU.TO BMO S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | Canada Equities | 30% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in 60/40 Model, 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 Oct 2, 2023, corresponding to the inception date of ZIU.TO
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -0.44% | -0.83% | -2.51% | -2.80% | 28.84% | 18.25% | 12.22% | 13.16% |
Portfolio 60/40 Model | -0.27% | -0.05% | 0.79% | 1.79% | 22.14% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.00% | 0.92% | -1.67% | -1.14% | 29.15% | 19.98% | 13.87% | 15.06% |
ZIU.TO BMO S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 0.05% | 0.73% | 4.05% | 8.39% | 42.68% | — | — | — |
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | -0.40% | 1.44% | 1.12% | 0.20% | 2.03% | 4.19% | 2.19% | 2.30% |
VAB.TO Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF | -0.33% | -0.55% | -0.08% | -0.25% | 1.33% | 2.84% | 0.42% | 1.53% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 3, 2023, 60/40 Model's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.27%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 74% of months were positive and 26% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst month was Apr 2025 at -2.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 60/40 Model closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +3.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 10, 2025 at -2.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.12% | 2.46% | -2.23% | 0.49% | 0.79% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.15% | -0.72% | -2.33% | -2.42% | 3.22% | 1.95% | 2.04% | 1.83% | 3.88% | 1.59% | 1.08% | -0.82% | 12.91% |
| 2024 | 1.37% | 1.88% | 2.34% | -1.49% | 1.92% | 1.22% | 3.71% | 0.17% | 2.49% | 0.80% | 4.51% | -0.78% | 19.55% |
| 2023 | -0.51% | 5.53% | 2.94% | 8.09% |
Benchmark Metrics
60/40 Model has an annualized alpha of 6.95%, beta of 0.46, and R² of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 03, 2023.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (62.72%) than losses (33.98%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.95% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.46 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
- 6.95%
- Beta
- 0.46
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 62.72%
- Downside Capture
- 33.98%
Expense Ratio
60/40 Model has an expense ratio of 0.10%, 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
60/40 Model ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.35 | 1.66 | +0.69 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.39 | 2.51 | +0.87 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.50 | 1.36 | +0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.25 | 2.30 | +1.95 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 18.20 | 8.07 | +10.13 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 66 | 1.71 | 2.59 | 1.39 | 2.63 | 9.06 |
ZIU.TO BMO S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 94 | 3.25 | 4.57 | 1.65 | 4.37 | 20.97 |
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 12 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.06 | 0.34 | 0.68 |
VAB.TO Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF | 13 | 0.30 | 0.43 | 1.05 | 0.10 | 0.21 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
60/40 Model provided a 2.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.46% | 2.45% | 2.56% | 1.87% | 1.55% | 1.21% | 1.38% | 1.59% | 1.72% | 1.56% | 1.64% | 1.67% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 1.12% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 1.80% | 2.03% | 2.06% |
ZIU.TO BMO S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 2.22% | 2.28% | 2.70% | 0.78% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 3.94% | 3.89% | 3.74% | 3.13% | 2.39% | 1.77% | 2.14% | 2.70% | 2.72% | 2.32% | 2.39% | 2.45% |
VAB.TO Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF | 3.36% | 3.33% | 3.19% | 2.95% | 2.87% | 2.48% | 2.50% | 2.65% | 2.80% | 2.77% | 2.76% | 2.79% |
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 60/40 Model. 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 60/40 Model was 9.70%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 62 trading sessions.
The current 60/40 Model drawdown is 2.16%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9.7% | Jan 31, 2025 | 47 | Apr 8, 2025 | 62 | Jul 4, 2025 | 109 |
| -4.94% | Feb 27, 2026 | 16 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -3.21% | Aug 1, 2024 | 5 | Aug 7, 2024 | 6 | Aug 15, 2024 | 11 |
| -3.08% | Dec 9, 2024 | 25 | Jan 14, 2025 | 10 | Jan 28, 2025 | 35 |
| -2.43% | Mar 28, 2024 | 16 | Apr 19, 2024 | 12 | May 7, 2024 | 28 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.85, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | VAB.TO | AGG | ZIU.TO | SPY | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.11 | 0.19 | 0.47 | 1.00 | 0.82 |
| VAB.TO | 0.11 | 1.00 | 0.61 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.38 |
| AGG | 0.19 | 0.61 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 0.37 |
| ZIU.TO | 0.47 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.47 | 0.78 |
| SPY | 1.00 | 0.11 | 0.20 | 0.47 | 1.00 | 0.82 |
| Portfolio | 0.82 | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.78 | 0.82 | 1.00 |