This segregated fund invests primarily in Canadian equities currently through the AGF Canadian Dividend Income Fund.
Is this fund right for you?
- A person who is investing for the longer term.
- Seeking the growth potential of stocks, which includes exposure to foreign stocks.
- You're comfortable with a moderate level of risk.
Risk Rating
How is the fund invested?
(as of October 31, 2025)
Asset allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
Canadian Equity |
74.1 |
|
US Equity |
18.8 |
|
Income Trust Units |
4.3 |
|
International Equity |
1.7 |
|
Cash and Equivalents |
1.0 |
|
Other |
0.1 |
Geographic allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
Canada |
77.3 |
|
United States |
18.6 |
|
Bermuda |
2.4 |
|
United Kingdom |
1.0 |
|
Ireland |
0.7 |
Sector allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
Financial Services |
30.5 |
|
Energy |
12.9 |
|
Basic Materials |
12.5 |
|
Industrial Services |
11.1 |
|
Technology |
10.2 |
|
Consumer Services |
7.8 |
|
Real Estate |
5.4 |
|
Telecommunications |
2.8 |
|
Industrial Goods |
2.8 |
|
Other |
4.0 |
Growth of $10,000
(since inception)
Data not available based on date of inception
Fund details
(as of October 31, 2025)
| Top holdings |
% |
| Royal Bank of Canada |
6.0 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank |
4.5 |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd |
4.2 |
| Cameco Corp |
4.1 |
| Canadian Natural Resources Ltd |
3.5 |
| Intact Financial Corp |
3.5 |
| Waste Connections Inc |
3.4 |
| Constellation Software Inc |
3.4 |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd |
3.3 |
| Thomson Reuters Corp |
3.3 |
| Total allocation in top holdings |
39.2 |
| Portfolio characteristics |
|
| Standard deviation |
9.78% |
| Dividend yield |
2.17% |
| Yield to maturity |
- |
| Duration (years) |
- |
| Coupon |
- |
| Average credit rating |
Not rated |
| Average market cap (million) |
$359,233.7 |
Understanding returns
Annual compound returns (%)
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3 MO |
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5 YR |
10 YR |
INCEPTION |
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2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
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2020 |
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2018 |
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Range of returns over five years
(August 1, 2018 - October 31, 2025)
| Best return |
Best period end date |
Worst return |
Worst period end date |
|
13.61% |
March 2025 |
5.89% |
Sept. 2023 |
| Average return |
% of periods with positive returns |
Number of positive periods |
Number of negative periods |
|
9.40% |
100.00% |
28 |
0 |
Q3 2025 Fund Commentary
Market commentary
Equity markets rose during the third quarter of 2025, with several U.S. equity indexes reaching record highs. The rebound was supported by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and growing expectations of monetary easing.
In September, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (Fed) cut interest rates by 0.25% to address softening labour market conditions, which outweighed concerns over persistent inflation. The Fed also projected the potential for two additional interest-rate cuts in 2025. Following the announcement, mortgage applications rose as homeowners sought to capitalize on lower borrowing costs, while housing starts declined. Toward the end of the quarter, information technology stocks slightly declined amid renewed concerns about a potential AI-driven market bubble.
The U.S. finalized trade agreements with several key partners and the U.S. administration’s fiscal package dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was officially approved. Information technology stocks led market gains, supported by optimism surrounding AI, strong corporate earnings and the resumption of chip exports to China. Weaker-than-anticipated employment data further fueled expectations for a potential interest-rate cut despite persistent inflation. By August, progress in trade negotiations, rising manufacturing activity and a second-quarter gross domestic product growth rate of 3.8% bolstered business confidence.
The Canadian economy contracted by 1.6% in the second quarter and unemployment rose to 7.1% in August, driven by a 27% decline in exports. The contraction led to lower manufacturing in September because of high input costs, tariff uncertainty and weak demand from the U.S. To manage the economic slowdown, the Bank of Canada cut its policy rate to 2.50% in September, in tandem with a dip in inflation.
The S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 12.5%, with materials, information technology and energy the top-performing sectors. Performance was supported by corporate profits and demand in these sectors, while industrials lagged. Small-capitalization stocks outperformed large-capitalization stocks, while value stocks led growth stocks.
Performance
The Fund’s relative exposure to Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., Pan American Silver Corp. and AbbVie Inc. contributed to performance. Agnico Eagle Mines posted record revenues and earnings amid rising gold demand and cost efficiencies, and announced acquisition of a stake in Maple Gold Mines Ltd. It announced CAD$200 million in dividends, CAD$100 million in share buybacks and repayment of CAD$550 million in debt.
Relative exposure to Thomson Reuters Corp., Tourmaline Oil Corp. and Waste Connections Inc. detracted from performance. Thomson Reuters’ conservative growth forecast for 2025 and the impact of its capital outlay on agentic AI on its profit margins were concerns for investors.
At a sector level, security selection and underweight exposure to consumer discretionary contributed to performance, as did selection within health care. Stock selection in information technology and industrials detracted from performance. Underweight exposure to materials and overweight exposure to industrials and health care also detracted from performance.
Portfolio activity
There were no significant trades made during the period.
Outlook
The sub-advisor has a positive outlook for the Canadian market, supported by strength in financials, gold and industrials, and signs of a stabilizing economic backdrop. The Canadian federal government has made progress on strategic projects that should bolster long-term growth. Canadian banks continue to deliver solid results, with resilient loan books and limited credit concerns. The price of gold remains elevated amid geopolitical uncertainty, U.S. dollar weakness and ongoing central bank buying.
The Canadian equity market trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 Index, with improving earnings growth and foreign inflows contributing to strong performance. The sub-advisor expects further foreign investment into Canada through the end of the year.
Interest rates have eased, which should benefit consumers, though housing remains stagnant and represents a near-term drag on growth. Overall, attractive valuations, resilient earnings, supportive policy initiatives and favourable macroeconomic trends underpin a positive outlook for Canadian equities.