Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | Financial Services | 10% |
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | Precious Metals, Gold | 10% |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | Consumer Defensive | 50% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 10% |
XDIV.TO iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF | Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities | 10% |
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 10% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Main, 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 15, 2017, corresponding to the inception date of XDIV.TO
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 2.91% | -5.09% | -4.63% | -2.39% | 16.33% | 16.69% | 10.18% | 12.16% |
Portfolio Main | 1.06% | -3.45% | 8.34% | 7.81% | 16.07% | 25.32% | 19.81% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.96% | -5.10% | -4.67% | -4.68% | -10.02% | 15.78% | 13.16% | 12.79% |
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 4.02% | -12.92% | 6.75% | 19.97% | 50.74% | 29.86% | 17.83% | 12.02% |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | -0.02% | -1.42% | 15.71% | 7.95% | 5.93% | 27.83% | 24.28% | 22.28% |
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 2.40% | -4.94% | 1.73% | 9.02% | 34.99% | 18.80% | 11.91% | 11.76% |
XDIV.TO iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF | 0.90% | 0.50% | 6.92% | 14.03% | 32.46% | 19.05% | 13.43% | — |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 3.39% | -4.84% | -5.93% | -3.62% | 23.68% | 22.32% | 12.88% | 18.85% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 16, 2017, Main's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.56%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst month was Dec 2022 at -9.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Main closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.86% | 6.01% | -3.45% | 8.34% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 4.98% | 4.78% | -4.32% | 4.24% | 3.72% | -1.37% | -2.92% | 2.55% | 1.41% | -0.40% | 2.16% | -2.21% | 12.76% |
| 2024 | 3.13% | 4.91% | 1.14% | -2.03% | 8.12% | 2.58% | 0.44% | 6.57% | 0.66% | -1.37% | 7.63% | -5.19% | 28.91% |
| 2023 | 9.54% | -4.35% | 3.29% | 2.19% | 0.32% | 4.96% | 3.59% | -2.07% | -0.49% | -2.03% | 7.77% | 8.96% | 35.23% |
| 2022 | -5.87% | 2.07% | 8.13% | -7.93% | -6.42% | -3.12% | 9.33% | -4.20% | -9.04% | 5.83% | 7.46% | -9.53% | -14.99% |
| 2021 | -3.54% | -1.99% | 5.62% | 5.78% | 3.32% | 1.15% | 4.94% | 3.65% | -2.28% | 7.87% | 3.45% | 5.02% | 37.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
Main has an annualized alpha of 9.73%, beta of 0.71, and R² of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 16, 2017.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (97.79%) than losses (67.83%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 9.73% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 9.73%
- Beta
- 0.71
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 97.79%
- Downside Capture
- 67.83%
Expense Ratio
Main 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
Main 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.14 | 0.90 | +0.25 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.71 | 1.39 | +0.32 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.21 | +0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.67 | 1.40 | +2.27 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.96 | 6.61 | +2.35 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 20 | -0.55 | -0.63 | 0.91 | -0.60 | -1.03 |
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 82 | 1.69 | 2.14 | 1.30 | 2.44 | 8.99 |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 49 | 0.30 | 0.57 | 1.07 | 0.40 | 0.80 |
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 93 | 2.17 | 2.89 | 1.42 | 3.30 | 16.38 |
XDIV.TO iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF | 96 | 2.85 | 3.61 | 1.61 | 3.27 | 19.75 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 69 | 1.05 | 1.63 | 1.23 | 1.88 | 6.95 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Main provided a 0.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.90% | 0.96% | 1.02% | 2.23% | 1.16% | 0.91% | 2.51% | 1.19% | 1.44% | 2.93% | 0.92% | 2.45% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
CGL.TO iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 0.52% | 0.59% | 0.49% | 2.87% | 0.76% | 0.54% | 3.38% | 0.86% | 1.08% | 4.81% | 1.09% | 4.06% |
XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | 2.34% | 2.39% | 2.92% | 3.16% | 3.02% | 2.43% | 3.03% | 2.87% | 3.18% | 2.58% | 2.65% | 3.19% |
XDIV.TO iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF | 3.58% | 3.81% | 4.29% | 4.20% | 3.95% | 3.58% | 4.58% | 4.02% | 4.85% | 1.82% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.49% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
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 Main. 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 Main was 24.00%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 290 trading sessions.
The current Main drawdown is 3.45%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -24% | Apr 8, 2022 | 134 | Oct 14, 2022 | 290 | Dec 1, 2023 | 424 |
| -21.26% | Feb 21, 2020 | 22 | Mar 23, 2020 | 94 | Aug 3, 2020 | 116 |
| -17.53% | Sep 12, 2018 | 74 | Dec 24, 2018 | 67 | Apr 1, 2019 | 141 |
| -11.69% | Feb 14, 2025 | 37 | Apr 8, 2025 | 28 | May 19, 2025 | 65 |
| -9.59% | Jan 29, 2018 | 9 | Feb 8, 2018 | 105 | Jul 9, 2018 | 114 |
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 3.33, 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 | CGL.TO | COST | BRK-B | XDIV.TO | QQQ | XIU.TO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.19 | 0.53 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.91 | 0.73 | 0.75 |
| CGL.TO | 0.19 | 1.00 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.37 | 0.17 | 0.45 | 0.31 |
| COST | 0.53 | 0.11 | 1.00 | 0.36 | 0.28 | 0.51 | 0.34 | 0.90 |
| BRK-B | 0.62 | 0.09 | 0.36 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.43 | 0.53 | 0.55 |
| XDIV.TO | 0.62 | 0.37 | 0.28 | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.47 | 0.89 | 0.56 |
| QQQ | 0.91 | 0.17 | 0.51 | 0.43 | 0.47 | 1.00 | 0.60 | 0.68 |
| XIU.TO | 0.73 | 0.45 | 0.34 | 0.53 | 0.89 | 0.60 | 1.00 | 0.64 |
| Portfolio | 0.75 | 0.31 | 0.90 | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.68 | 0.64 | 1.00 |