XAGH.TO vs. BTC-USD

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

XAGH.TO (iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)) is Total Bond Market fund tracking the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (CAD-Hedged), while BTC-USD (Bitcoin) is a cryptocurrency. At a 0.12 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

XAGH.TO vs. BTC-USD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XAGH.TO) and Bitcoin (BTC-USD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

XAGH.TO is traded in CAD, while BTC-USD is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the BTC-USD values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

XAGH.TO

• 1D: 0.02%
• 1M: 0.72%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

BTC-USD

• 1D: -2.13%
• 1M: -18.98%
• YTD: -29.23%
• 6M: -29.27%
• 1Y: -42.48%
• 3Y*: 28.62%
• 5Y*: 16.85%
• 10Y*: 58.33%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

XAGH.TO vs. BTC-USD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
XAGH.TO iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	0.21%
BTC-USD Bitcoin	-34.08%

Correlation

The correlation between XAGH.TO and BTC-USD is 0.12, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 20, 2026	0.12

Return for Risk

XAGH.TO vs. BTC-USD — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

XAGH.TO

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

BTC-USD

BTC-USD Risk / Return Rank: 21
BTC-USD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6
BTC-USD Sortino Ratio Rank: 28
BTC-USD Omega Ratio Rank: 26
BTC-USD Calmar Ratio Rank: 36
BTC-USD Martin Ratio Rank: 7

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.

XAGH.TO vs. BTC-USD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XAGH.TO) and Bitcoin (BTC-USD). 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.

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.

	XAGH.TO	BTC-USD	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	-1.00	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	-1.47	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	0.83	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	-0.83	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	-1.36	—

Drawdowns

XAGH.TO vs. BTC-USD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum XAGH.TO drawdown since its inception was -3.18%, smaller than the maximum BTC-USD drawdown of -83.48%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for XAGH.TO and BTC-USD.

Drawdown Indicators

	XAGH.TO	BTC-USD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-3.18%	-83.48%	+80.30%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-51.31%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-51.31%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-74.94%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-82.60%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.47%	-51.31%	+49.84%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.36%	-40.06%	+38.70%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	32.17%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	XAGH.TO	BTC-USD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	12.19%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	33.43%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	5.01%	35.14%	-30.13%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	5.01%	45.23%	-40.22%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	5.01%	56.18%	-51.17%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both XAGH.TO and BTC-USD in my portfolio?

XAGH.TO and BTC-USD have a correlation of 0.12, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.