A blended-style fund that focuses on long-term growth from Canada.
Is this fund right for you?
- You want your money to grow over a longer term.
- You want to invest in mix of Canadian equities, bonds and other fixed-income securities.
- You're comfortable with a moderate level of risk.
Risk Rating
How is the fund invested?
(as of August 31, 2025)
Asset allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
Canadian Equity |
54.3 |
|
US Equity |
38.3 |
|
International Equity |
5.3 |
|
Cash and Equivalents |
1.2 |
|
Income Trust Units |
0.8 |
|
Other |
0.1 |
Geographic allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
Canada |
56.1 |
|
United States |
38.3 |
|
Ireland |
1.7 |
|
United Kingdom |
1.6 |
|
Italy |
0.7 |
|
France |
0.6 |
|
Switzerland |
0.6 |
|
Bermuda |
0.3 |
|
Australia |
0.1 |
Sector allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
Financial Services |
22.3 |
|
Technology |
21.0 |
|
Basic Materials |
9.1 |
|
Consumer Services |
8.9 |
|
Industrial Services |
8.4 |
|
Industrial Goods |
6.5 |
|
Energy |
6.2 |
|
Healthcare |
6.0 |
|
Real Estate |
3.8 |
|
Other |
7.8 |
Growth of $10,000
(since inception)
Data not available based on date of inception
Fund details
(as of August 31, 2025)
| Top holdings |
% |
| Royal Bank of Canada |
3.8 |
| Shopify Inc Cl A |
3.1 |
| NVIDIA Corp |
2.7 |
| Microsoft Corp |
2.6 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank |
2.4 |
| Constellation Software Inc |
2.3 |
| Apple Inc |
2.1 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce |
1.9 |
| Amazon.com Inc |
1.9 |
| Mastercard Inc Cl A |
1.8 |
| Total allocation in top holdings |
24.6 |
| Portfolio characteristics |
|
| Standard deviation |
9.85% |
| Dividend yield |
1.25% |
| Yield to maturity |
- |
| Duration (years) |
- |
| Coupon |
- |
| Average credit rating |
Not rated |
| Average market cap (million) |
$670,918.5 |
Understanding returns
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Range of returns over five years
(November 1, 2009 - October 31, 2025)
| Best return |
Best period end date |
Worst return |
Worst period end date |
|
11.11% |
March 2025 |
0.58% |
March 2020 |
| Average return |
% of periods with positive returns |
Number of positive periods |
Number of negative periods |
|
6.53% |
100.00% |
133 |
0 |
Q3 2025 Fund Commentary
Market commentary
North American economies showed mixed signals in the third quarter. Canada’s economy remained under pressure from U.S. tariffs. U.S. growth was supported by steady consumer spending. Manufacturing activity weakened in both countries given trade uncertainty.
The Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate to 2.50%, citing a softer labour market and fading inflation pressures. The U.S. Federal Reserve Board cut its federal funds rate to a target range of 4.00% to 4.25% given slowing job growth and mostly contained inflationary pressures. Canada’s unemployment rate ended the quarter at 7.1%, while the U.S. rate was 4.3% in August 2025.
Equity markets in both countries rose. The S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 12.5%, led by the materials, information technology and materials sectors. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index rose 10.5%, with information technology and communication services outperforming on continued enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI). The energy sector performed largely in line with both markets, pressured by weaker oil prices and margin compression.
Performance
The Fund’s relative exposure to OR Royalties Inc., IAMGOLD Corp. and Alamos Gold Inc. contributed to performance. All three companies benefited from rising gold prices. Relative exposure to Constellation Software Inc. and Verisk Analytics Inc. detracted from the Fund’s performance. Both stocks stock fell amid concerns around AI disintermediation.
At the sector level, stock selection in real estate and utilities contributed to the Fund’s performance, as did underweight exposure to consumer staples. Stock selection in information technology, financials and health care detracted from performance. Overweight exposure and selection in industrials also detracted from performance.
Portfolio activity
The sub-advisor added TJX Cos. Inc. for its cash flow growth and industry-leading position in discount retail. Rogers Communications Inc. was added based on an improving outlook for the wireless segment and the underappreciated valuation of its sports franchises. Oracle Corp. was added for its long-term earnings growth prospects as a key enabler in AI. NVIDIA Corp. was also increased for its AI-related growth prospects.
Definity Financial Corp. was sold as the Fund’s financials holdings were rebalanced. Alcon AG was reduced because of lower earnings prospects amid higher competition.