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CAGE.TO vs. XEQT.TO
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Return for Risk
Dividends
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Volatility

CAGE.TO vs. XEQT.TO

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Avantis CIBC All-Equity Asset Allocation ETF (CAGE.TO) and iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT.TO).

CAGE.TO and XEQT.TO are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. CAGE.TO is an actively managed fund by Avantis. It was launched on Mar 18, 2026. XEQT.TO is an actively managed fund by iShares. It was launched on Aug 7, 2019.

Performance

CAGE.TO vs. XEQT.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Avantis CIBC All-Equity Asset Allocation ETF (CAGE.TO) and iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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CAGE.TO vs. XEQT.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)
CAGE.TO
Avantis CIBC All-Equity Asset Allocation ETF		1.44%
XEQT.TO
iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio		0.79%

Returns By Period

CAGE.TO

1D
2.40%
1M
—
YTD
—
6M
—
1Y
—
3Y*
—
5Y*
—
10Y*
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XEQT.TO

1D
2.80%
1M
-4.49%
YTD
0.66%
6M
2.68%
1Y
20.05%
3Y*
18.11%
5Y*
11.80%
10Y*
—
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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Avantis CIBC All-Equity Asset Allocation ETF

iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio

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CAGE.TO vs. XEQT.TO - Expense Ratio Comparison

XEQT.TO
iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio

Return for Risk

CAGE.TO vs. XEQT.TO — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
CAGE.TO
XEQT.TO
XEQT.TO Risk / Return Rank: 7575
Overall Rank
XEQT.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7474
Sharpe Ratio Rank
XEQT.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 7474
Sortino Ratio Rank
XEQT.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 7676
Omega Ratio Rank
XEQT.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 7373
Calmar Ratio Rank
XEQT.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 7979
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.

CAGE.TO vs. XEQT.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Avantis CIBC All-Equity Asset Allocation ETF (CAGE.TO) and iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT.TO). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

CAGE.TO vs. XEQT.TO - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

CAGE.TOXEQT.TODifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

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1.26

—

Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

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0.91

—

Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

2.21

0.85

+1.36

Correlation

The correlation between CAGE.TO and XEQT.TO is 0.92, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

CAGE.TO vs. XEQT.TO - Dividend Comparison

CAGE.TO has not paid dividends to shareholders, while XEQT.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.66%.

TTM2025202420232022202120202019
CAGE.TO
Avantis CIBC All-Equity Asset Allocation ETF		0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
XEQT.TO
iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio		1.66%1.66%2.01%2.07%2.12%1.64%1.66%1.19%

Drawdowns

CAGE.TO vs. XEQT.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CAGE.TO drawdown since its inception was -2.93%, smaller than the maximum XEQT.TO drawdown of -29.74%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CAGE.TO and XEQT.TO.

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Drawdown Indicators

CAGE.TOXEQT.TODifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-2.93%

-29.74%

+26.81%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

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-11.78%

—

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

—

-19.56%

—

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

0.00%

-5.08%

+5.08%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-1.09%

-4.20%

+3.11%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

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2.63%

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Volatility

CAGE.TO vs. XEQT.TO - Volatility Comparison

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Volatility by Period

CAGE.TOXEQT.TODifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

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6.01%

—

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

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9.46%

—

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

23.65%

15.98%

+7.67%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

23.65%

13.03%

+10.62%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

23.65%

15.63%

+8.02%