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CI Galaxy Blockchain Index ETF CAD (CBCX.TO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

Issuer
CI
Inception Date
Apr 28, 2022
Category
Blockchain
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
Alerian Galaxy Global Cryptocurrency-Focused Blockchain Technology NTR Hedged (CAD)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Mid-Cap
Asset Class Style
Growth

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in CI Galaxy Blockchain Index ETF CAD, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Different Benchmark Currency

CBCX.TO is traded in CAD, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

CI Galaxy Blockchain Index ETF CAD (CBCX.TO) has returned -21.54% so far this year and 61.45% over the past 12 months.


CI Galaxy Blockchain Index ETF CAD

1D
-3.00%
1M
-16.44%
YTD
-21.54%
6M
-46.39%
1Y
61.45%
3Y*
41.82%
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
0.44%
1M
-1.91%
YTD
-2.46%
6M
-2.17%
1Y
26.93%
3Y*
18.24%
5Y*
12.68%
10Y*
12.98%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 9, 2022, CBCX.TO's average daily return is +0.15%, while the average monthly return is +2.79%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.1 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +41.3%, while the worst month was Aug 2023 at -27.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, CBCX.TO closed higher 32% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 27, 2023 with a return of +27.2%, while the worst single day was Aug 21, 2023 at -21.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20266.81%-14.85%-17.19%4.17%-21.54%
20253.75%-19.27%-19.19%7.13%15.11%13.92%17.55%7.97%30.85%10.87%-17.32%-15.98%21.63%
2024-18.70%29.48%18.23%-14.90%8.83%25.09%0.41%-11.94%15.39%7.58%37.31%-15.83%82.92%
202327.23%-0.00%0.10%0.00%5.86%16.02%24.66%-27.20%-11.39%7.91%8.50%41.32%108.11%
2022-6.76%-9.21%-0.79%10.08%-17.06%-4.13%-26.68%0.00%-46.10%

Benchmark Metrics

CI Galaxy Blockchain Index ETF CAD has an annualized alpha of 26.54%, beta of 0.70, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 10, 2022.

  • This ETF captured 359.64% of S&P 500 Index gains and 283.84% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • Beta of 0.70 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
  • R² of 0.03 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
26.54%
Beta
0.70
0.03
Upside Capture
359.64%
Downside Capture
283.84%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CBCX.TO ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


CBCX.TO Risk / Return Rank: 3030
Overall Rank
CBCX.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3131
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CBCX.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 4141
Sortino Ratio Rank
CBCX.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 3333
Omega Ratio Rank
CBCX.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 2525
Calmar Ratio Rank
CBCX.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 2020
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

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for CI Galaxy Blockchain Index ETF CAD (CBCX.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CBCX.TOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.62

0.75

-0.13

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.23

1.13

+0.10

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.15

1.18

-0.03

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.83

1.15

-0.32

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.78

4.19

-2.41

Explore CBCX.TO risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

CI Galaxy Blockchain Index ETF CAD provided a 0.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.04 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.


0.06%0.08%0.10%0.12%0.14%CA$0.00CA$0.01CA$0.02CA$0.03CA$0.04CA$0.05CA$0.06202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023
DividendCA$0.04CA$0.06CA$0.04CA$0.01

Dividend yield

0.12%0.14%0.13%0.06%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for CI Galaxy Blockchain Index ETF CAD. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00
2025CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.02CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.03CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.01CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.06
2024CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.01CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.03CA$0.04
2023CA$0.01CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.01

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 CI Galaxy Blockchain Index ETF CAD. 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 CI Galaxy Blockchain Index ETF CAD was 55.21%, occurring on Apr 9, 2025. Recovery took 105 trading sessions.

The current CI Galaxy Blockchain Index ETF CAD drawdown is 52.28%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-55.21%Dec 9, 202484Apr 9, 2025105Sep 10, 2025189
-54.19%Oct 16, 2025115Mar 31, 2026
-46.1%May 10, 2022140Nov 28, 2022157Jul 14, 2023297
-42.19%Jul 19, 202355Oct 5, 202354Dec 21, 2023109
-38.73%Dec 28, 202317Jan 22, 202442Mar 21, 202459

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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