Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | Technology | 20% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | Financial Services | 10% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | Technology | 30% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | Technology | 20% |
V Visa Inc. | Financial Services | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Us, 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 Mar 19, 2008, corresponding to the inception date of V
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the Us returned -9.51% Year-To-Date and 40.51% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.48% | -1.70% | -2.42% | -2.28% | 13.57% | 18.26% | 12.69% | 12.98% |
Portfolio Us | 1.74% | 0.67% | -9.51% | -7.73% | 22.78% | 32.74% | 28.52% | 40.51% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 1.30% | 0.29% | -3.48% | -6.37% | 57.21% | 87.38% | 70.22% | 71.13% |
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 3.85% | 15.94% | 3.06% | 27.75% | 106.68% | 32.65% | 24.38% | 55.33% |
V Visa Inc. | 1.14% | -4.56% | -12.79% | -12.97% | -14.39% | 11.67% | 9.82% | 16.00% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 1.48% | -5.89% | -21.46% | -27.51% | -3.65% | 11.32% | 12.26% | 23.34% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.13% | 0.94% | -3.63% | -4.04% | -13.15% | 16.82% | 15.46% | 13.49% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 22, 2009, Us's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.51%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.3 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was May 2016 with a return of +20.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2018 at -15.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Us closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.53% | -6.79% | -1.28% | 1.95% | -9.51% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -0.39% | -1.23% | -4.57% | -3.76% | 12.67% | 9.78% | 10.64% | -3.47% | 2.76% | 13.44% | -7.80% | -0.97% | 27.03% |
| 2024 | 12.66% | 13.16% | 2.55% | -5.25% | 8.14% | 4.29% | -3.25% | 0.33% | 3.03% | 1.61% | 4.44% | -0.65% | 47.34% |
| 2023 | 11.22% | 7.32% | 13.94% | 1.70% | 14.17% | 2.32% | 1.75% | 2.43% | -5.35% | 2.41% | 11.00% | 3.13% | 86.84% |
| 2022 | -7.91% | -0.76% | 1.13% | -12.90% | 0.89% | -11.31% | 13.30% | -7.10% | -10.44% | 3.94% | 13.77% | -8.46% | -26.49% |
| 2021 | -2.49% | 3.13% | -2.10% | 5.75% | -0.59% | 14.20% | 5.45% | 5.64% | -5.62% | 10.33% | 14.70% | -3.13% | 52.35% |
Benchmark Metrics
Us has an annualized alpha of 13.27%, beta of 1.32, and R² of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 22, 2009.
- This portfolio captured 210.41% of S&P 500 Index gains and 130.94% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 13.27% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 13.27%
- Beta
- 1.32
- R²
- 0.61
- Upside Capture
- 210.41%
- Downside Capture
- 130.94%
Expense Ratio
Us 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Us ranks 17 for risk / return — in the bottom 17% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.84 | 0.75 | +0.09 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.35 | 1.14 | +0.21 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.18 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.97 | 1.15 | -0.18 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.33 | 4.21 | -1.88 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 79 | 1.39 | 2.03 | 1.26 | 2.72 | 6.25 |
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 84 | 1.67 | 2.42 | 1.31 | 3.63 | 7.43 |
V Visa Inc. | 12 | -0.62 | -0.72 | 0.91 | -0.76 | -1.60 |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 32 | -0.14 | -0.01 | 1.00 | -0.12 | -0.31 |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 13 | -0.72 | -0.87 | 0.88 | -0.74 | -1.16 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Us provided a 0.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.45% | 0.35% | 0.36% | 0.37% | 0.49% | 0.34% | 0.42% | 0.53% | 0.73% | 0.74% | 0.95% | 1.07% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.12% | 0.27% | 0.46% | 0.29% | 0.45% | 1.20% |
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, 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% |
V Visa Inc. | 0.84% | 0.70% | 0.68% | 0.72% | 0.76% | 0.62% | 0.56% | 0.56% | 0.67% | 0.61% | 0.75% | 0.64% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.93% | 0.70% | 0.73% | 0.74% | 1.06% | 0.68% | 0.94% | 1.20% | 1.69% | 1.86% | 2.37% | 2.33% |
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% |
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 Us. 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 Us was 37.77%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 149 trading sessions.
The current Us drawdown is 19.09%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -37.77% | Nov 30, 2021 | 219 | Oct 12, 2022 | 149 | May 17, 2023 | 368 |
| -28.03% | Dec 31, 2009 | 174 | Sep 9, 2010 | 363 | Feb 16, 2012 | 537 |
| -27.66% | Sep 17, 2018 | 69 | Dec 24, 2018 | 81 | Apr 23, 2019 | 150 |
| -26.9% | Feb 20, 2020 | 18 | Mar 16, 2020 | 43 | May 15, 2020 | 61 |
| -26.2% | Mar 29, 2012 | 161 | Nov 16, 2012 | 114 | May 3, 2013 | 275 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.55, 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 | BRK-B | V | AMD | NVDA | MSFT | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.64 | 0.61 | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.69 | 0.74 |
| BRK-B | 0.64 | 1.00 | 0.47 | 0.21 | 0.25 | 0.36 | 0.41 |
| V | 0.61 | 0.47 | 1.00 | 0.29 | 0.34 | 0.45 | 0.56 |
| AMD | 0.48 | 0.21 | 0.29 | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| NVDA | 0.58 | 0.25 | 0.34 | 0.58 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.81 |
| MSFT | 0.69 | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.72 |
| Portfolio | 0.74 | 0.41 | 0.56 | 0.80 | 0.81 | 0.72 | 1.00 |