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High-Div
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 High-Div, 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 26, 2023, corresponding to the inception date of QMAX.TO

Returns By Period


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
High-Div
0.88%3.45%11.11%17.88%36.19%
XDIV.TO
iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF
0.99%3.24%8.97%14.65%27.15%20.26%15.92%
WCP.TO
Whitecap Resources Inc.
2.94%11.18%32.53%47.26%73.45%18.71%28.30%13.91%
PEY.TO
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.
-0.19%-2.70%14.79%44.03%47.97%44.84%55.16%15.10%
ENB.TO
Enbridge Inc.
1.15%1.48%16.34%11.67%23.42%20.52%17.67%10.88%
CNQ.TO
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
2.34%10.59%43.58%53.97%54.07%24.33%33.76%20.32%
QQCC.TO
Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF
0.16%-0.43%-1.37%-0.31%16.73%20.02%13.28%9.32%
CEW.TO
iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF
0.47%-0.06%1.19%10.35%32.17%24.59%15.92%14.01%
HDIV.TO
Hamilton Enhanced Multi-Sector Covered Call ETF
0.38%-0.83%5.21%11.27%35.77%23.34%
QMAX.TO
Hamilton Technology YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF
0.52%0.98%-11.98%-11.92%15.04%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 27, 2023, High-Div's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.12%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.

Historically, 77% of months were positive and 23% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst month was Apr 2025 at -4.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, High-Div closed higher 61% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.00%5.26%3.73%-0.23%11.11%
20250.60%-1.45%-0.18%-4.15%6.52%3.93%3.49%1.62%4.66%2.69%4.00%-0.56%22.76%
20241.80%5.37%4.86%-0.63%2.67%-0.12%3.18%0.65%2.39%1.97%5.48%0.28%31.46%
20231.06%3.29%1.63%6.09%

Benchmark Metrics

High-Div has an annualized alpha of 12.07%, beta of 0.68, and R² of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 27, 2023.

  • This portfolio captured 71.65% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -36.62%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 12.07% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.68 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
12.07%
Beta
0.68
0.56
Upside Capture
71.65%
Downside Capture
-36.62%

Expense Ratio

High-Div has an expense ratio of 0.27%, 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

High-Div ranks 88 for risk / return — in the top 88% 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.


High-Div Risk / Return Rank: 8888
Overall Rank
High-Div Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9393
Sharpe Ratio Rank
High-Div Sortino Ratio Rank: 9292
Sortino Ratio Rank
High-Div Omega Ratio Rank: 9696
Omega Ratio Rank
High-Div Calmar Ratio Rank: 7272
Calmar Ratio Rank
High-Div Martin Ratio Rank: 8686
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

2.29

0.75

+1.54

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.88

1.14

+1.75

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.51

1.18

+0.33

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.61

1.15

+1.46

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

14.64

4.21

+10.44


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
XDIV.TO
iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF
922.723.281.602.6713.89
WCP.TO
Whitecap Resources Inc.
892.232.681.413.2912.45
PEY.TO
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.
821.652.231.282.819.07
ENB.TO
Enbridge Inc.
791.482.021.262.626.45
CNQ.TO
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
831.752.281.312.698.70
QQCC.TO
Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF
440.821.221.201.285.57
CEW.TO
iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF
932.403.061.473.5113.39
HDIV.TO
Hamilton Enhanced Multi-Sector Covered Call ETF
892.122.681.462.6812.99
QMAX.TO
Hamilton Technology YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF
270.570.981.140.711.97

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.

High-Div Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.29
  • All Time: 2.24

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 1.01 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 High-Div 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

High-Div provided a 7.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio7.19%7.31%8.14%7.69%6.08%4.07%6.34%5.72%4.75%3.25%2.54%3.68%
XDIV.TO
iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF
3.56%3.81%4.29%4.20%3.95%3.58%4.58%4.02%4.85%1.82%0.00%0.00%
WCP.TO
Whitecap Resources Inc.
4.87%6.37%7.18%6.93%3.61%2.75%4.38%6.13%7.33%3.11%2.85%8.34%
PEY.TO
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.
5.13%6.18%13.21%19.01%10.62%9.92%28.68%25.21%10.17%8.78%3.97%5.31%
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%
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%
QQCC.TO
Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF
12.03%11.27%9.89%11.85%11.04%5.15%5.84%6.31%7.90%6.01%6.73%8.89%
CEW.TO
iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF
2.77%2.75%3.32%3.87%3.84%2.93%3.61%3.20%2.95%2.47%2.54%2.74%
HDIV.TO
Hamilton Enhanced Multi-Sector Covered Call ETF
10.00%10.09%11.38%10.41%9.64%3.39%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
QMAX.TO
Hamilton Technology YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF
12.56%10.79%10.90%2.01%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

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 High-Div. 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 High-Div was 16.50%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 42 trading sessions.

The current High-Div drawdown is 1.10%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-16.5%Jan 21, 202555Apr 8, 202542Jun 9, 202597
-6.15%Aug 1, 20244Aug 7, 20246Aug 15, 202410
-3.53%Dec 12, 20246Dec 19, 20248Jan 3, 202514
-3.33%Aug 27, 20248Sep 6, 20246Sep 16, 202414
-3.29%Apr 9, 20249Apr 19, 202413May 8, 202422

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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.70, 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.

BenchmarkENB.TOPEY.TOWCP.TOCNQ.TOCEW.TOQQCC.TOQMAX.TOXDIV.TOHDIV.TOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.060.100.060.100.480.880.840.400.650.57
ENB.TO0.061.000.220.210.250.22-0.06-0.090.490.320.34
PEY.TO0.100.221.000.640.580.160.070.090.380.300.67
WCP.TO0.060.210.641.000.720.120.040.060.360.320.68
CNQ.TO0.100.250.580.721.000.130.070.090.440.380.70
CEW.TO0.480.220.160.120.131.000.380.360.720.700.49
QQCC.TO0.88-0.060.070.040.070.381.000.930.260.560.55
QMAX.TO0.84-0.090.090.060.090.360.931.000.230.560.56
XDIV.TO0.400.490.380.360.440.720.260.231.000.720.67
HDIV.TO0.650.320.300.320.380.700.560.560.721.000.74
Portfolio0.570.340.670.680.700.490.550.560.670.741.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 27, 2023