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Global X Balanced Asset Allocation ETF (HBAL.TO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

CUSIP
CA37962W1077
Issuer
Global X
Inception Date
Aug 1, 2018
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Multi-Asset
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Global X Balanced Asset Allocation ETF, 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

HBAL.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

Global X Balanced Asset Allocation ETF (HBAL.TO) has returned -1.33% so far this year and 10.97% over the past 12 months.


Global X Balanced Asset Allocation ETF

1D
0.94%
1M
-4.40%
YTD
-1.33%
6M
0.70%
1Y
10.97%
3Y*
12.18%
5Y*
6.75%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.80%
1M
-3.22%
YTD
-3.34%
6M
-2.48%
1Y
12.46%
3Y*
17.80%
5Y*
12.48%
10Y*
12.91%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 2, 2018, HBAL.TO's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.71%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.2 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, HBAL.TO closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +3.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.89%2.30%-4.40%-1.33%
20252.82%0.28%-2.07%-1.68%2.87%2.10%1.08%2.05%3.45%1.89%0.31%-0.14%13.57%
20240.94%2.65%1.89%-1.79%2.46%1.65%2.71%0.20%2.25%0.00%3.18%-0.50%16.65%
20235.94%-1.56%2.61%1.39%-0.46%2.90%1.78%-1.82%-3.50%-0.39%5.45%2.66%15.57%
2022-5.16%-1.50%0.65%-6.86%-0.62%-5.62%6.45%-3.49%-6.76%3.88%5.15%-4.24%-17.70%
2021-0.62%1.02%1.63%2.67%1.19%2.35%1.22%1.84%-3.06%3.66%-0.62%2.71%14.70%

Benchmark Metrics

Global X Balanced Asset Allocation ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.02%, beta of 0.53, and R² of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 03, 2018.

  • This ETF participated in 77.50% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 69.64% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.02% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.53 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
2.02%
Beta
0.53
0.57
Upside Capture
69.64%
Downside Capture
77.50%

Expense Ratio

HBAL.TO has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

HBAL.TO ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


HBAL.TO Risk / Return Rank: 6262
Overall Rank
HBAL.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6363
Sharpe Ratio Rank
HBAL.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 6060
Sortino Ratio Rank
HBAL.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 6363
Omega Ratio Rank
HBAL.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 6060
Calmar Ratio Rank
HBAL.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 6262
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 Global X Balanced Asset Allocation ETF (HBAL.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


HBAL.TOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.15

0.69

+0.46

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.60

1.06

+0.54

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.24

1.17

+0.08

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.57

1.14

+0.43

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.41

4.22

+2.19

Explore HBAL.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

Global X Balanced Asset Allocation ETF provided a 2.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.39 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%CA$0.00CA$0.10CA$0.20CA$0.30CA$0.402019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019
DividendCA$0.39CA$0.42CA$0.36CA$0.15CA$0.00CA$0.01CA$0.01CA$0.02

Dividend yield

2.24%2.41%2.28%1.08%0.02%0.06%0.04%0.19%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Balanced Asset Allocation ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026CA$0.04CA$0.04CA$0.00CA$0.07
2025CA$0.04CA$0.04CA$0.04CA$0.04CA$0.04CA$0.04CA$0.04CA$0.04CA$0.04CA$0.04CA$0.04CA$0.04CA$0.42
2024CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.36
2023CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.03CA$0.15
2022CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00
2021CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.01CA$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 Global X Balanced Asset Allocation ETF. 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 Global X Balanced Asset Allocation ETF was 22.49%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 85 trading sessions.

The current Global X Balanced Asset Allocation ETF drawdown is 4.80%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-22.49%Feb 20, 202020Mar 18, 202085Jul 20, 2020105
-22.11%Dec 30, 2021199Oct 14, 2022360Mar 21, 2024559
-10.78%Aug 29, 201881Dec 21, 201864Mar 27, 2019145
-9.29%Jan 31, 202547Apr 8, 202554Jun 25, 2025101
-6.8%Sep 3, 202040Oct 30, 202011Nov 16, 202051

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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