- Issuer
- CI
- Inception Date
- Jan 23, 2020
- Category
- Nontraditional Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
CMAR.TO Performance Chart
CI Marret Alternative Absolute Return Bond Fund (CMAR.TO) is up 2.2% since the beginning of the year. CMAR.TO is currently trading at CA$18 per share. Investors who bought CA$1,000 worth of CMAR.TO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth CA$1,076.
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Returns By Period
CI Marret Alternative Absolute Return Bond Fund (CMAR.TO) has returned 2.18% so far this year and 3.77% over the past 12 months.
CI Marret Alternative Absolute Return Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.17%
- 1M
- 0.48%
- YTD
- 2.18%
- 6M
- 2.12%
- 1Y
- 3.77%
- 3Y*
- 4.80%
- 5Y*
- 1.48%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.93%
- 1M
- 1.99%
- YTD
- 13.67%
- 6M
- 12.89%
- 1Y
- 25.52%
- 3Y*
- 21.80%
- 5Y*
- 14.76%
- 10Y*
- 14.61%
CMAR.TO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 28, 2020, CMAR.TO's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.19%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 30.4 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +4.2%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -3.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, CMAR.TO closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 14, 2023 with a return of +1.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -2.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.59% | 0.64% | -0.84% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0.48% | 2.18% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.76% | 1.53% | -0.51% | -0.18% | 0.59% | 1.14% | -0.40% | 0.87% | 0.20% | 0.92% | -0.23% | 0.20% | 4.98% |
| 2024 | -0.89% | -0.62% | 0.60% | -1.63% | 0.66% | 1.63% | 1.72% | 1.20% | 0.92% | -0.67% | 1.15% | -0.67% | 3.37% |
| 2023 | 2.62% | -2.28% | 3.13% | 0.42% | -1.90% | -0.40% | -0.68% | -0.12% | -2.78% | -0.77% | 4.10% | 4.18% | 5.33% |
| 2022 | -1.32% | -0.54% | -1.35% | -3.35% | 0.42% | -2.78% | 3.69% | -2.41% | -2.21% | -0.60% | 2.60% | -0.57% | -8.32% |
| 2021 | -0.10% | -1.06% | -0.19% | 0.59% | -0.10% | 1.32% | 0.29% | 0.19% | -0.48% | -0.15% | -0.10% | 0.78% | 0.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
CI Marret Alternative Absolute Return Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.13%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 28, 2020.
- This ETF participated in 21.77% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 14.58% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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
- 2.13%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 14.58%
- Downside Capture
- 21.77%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CMAR.TO ranks 41 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. 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
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for CI Marret Alternative Absolute Return Bond Fund (CMAR.TO) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| CMAR.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.90 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.16 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.35 | -0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.97 | 2.79 | -0.83 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.86 | 10.35 | -2.49 |
Dividends
Dividend History
CI Marret Alternative Absolute Return Bond Fund provided a 4.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.80 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 5 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.80 | CA$0.80 | CA$0.80 | CA$0.80 | CA$0.63 | CA$0.60 | CA$0.50 |
Dividend yield | 4.42% | 4.42% | 4.44% | 4.39% | 3.49% | 2.93% | 2.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for CI Marret Alternative Absolute Return Bond Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.40 | ||||||
| 2025 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.80 |
| 2024 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.80 |
| 2023 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.80 |
| 2022 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.63 |
| 2021 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.60 |
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 Marret Alternative Absolute Return Bond Fund. 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 Marret Alternative Absolute Return Bond Fund was 12.07%, occurring on Oct 19, 2023. Recovery took 233 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 correction2023 | -12.07%Oct 2023 | 1y 9mo | 11mo 10d | 2y 8moDec 2021 - Sep 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -3.23%Mar 2020 | 10d | 25d | 1mo 5dMar 2020 - Apr 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -2.85%Apr 2025 | 1mo 7d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 21dMar 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2021 pullback2021 | -1.97%Mar 2021 | 1mo 26d | 2mo 25d | 4mo 21dJan 2021 - Jun 2021 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.93%Jan 2025 | 1mo 5d | 23d | 1mo 28dDec 2024 - Feb 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CMAR.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -12.07% | -48.87% | +36.80% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.92% | -9.17% | +7.25% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -5.60% | -19.59% | +13.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -12.07% | -23.14% | +11.07% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -27.97% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.85% | -9.64% | +6.79% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.50% | 2.47% | -1.97% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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