Risk Statistics
We aim to maintain lower volatility (σ), minimize risk relative to the market (β), and add value through disciplined stock selection (α)
For example, in our Global Dividend, using the annualized 10 year statistics, we are:
- 19% less volatile than the market = 1 - (6.90 / 8.50)
- 42% less risk than the market = 1 - (0.58 / 1)
- 3.86% value added through higher risk adjusted returns than the market
Mandate | 3YR | 5YR | 10YR |
σ | α | β | σ | α | β | σ | α | β |
Global Dividend | 12.39 | 0.92% | 1.03 | 11.58 | 3.50% | 0.83 | 9.95 | 4.64% | 0.68 |
Benchmark | 19.39 | | | 13.83 | | | 12.52 | | |
Global Balanced | 8.52 | 1.87% | 0.89 | 8.07 | 1.76% | 0.74 | 6.90 | 3.86% | 0.58 |
Benchmark | 13.04 | | | 8.70 | | | 8.50 | | |
1 Year Dividend: σ = 15.66 β= 1.34 α = -6.41
σ = Standard Deviation – Gauge of risk that measures total volatility. Higher standard deviation means more volatility
α = Alpha – Measure of return that cannot be attributed to the market. PM’s risk adjusted return compared to benchmark
β = Beta – Return attributed to market movements. Beta of less than 1 is less risky then the market.
Benchmarks
Global Balanced = 40% FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index; 30% S&P/TSX Composite Index; 20% S&P 500 Index; 10% MSCI EAFE Index
Global Dividend = 50% S&P/TSX Composite Index; 25% S&P 500 Index; 25% MSCI EAFE Index
Risk Stats as of March 31, 2026