September 30, 2026
A Canadian value fund seeking a steady stream of dividend income with opportunities for long-term growth.
Is this fund right for you?
- You want your money to grow over a longer term.
- You want to invest in Canadian companies that offer strong dividends, as well as Canadian and U.S. companies that have the potential for long-term growth and dividend income.
- You're comfortable with a moderate level of risk.
RISK RATING
How is the fund invested? (as of September 30, 2026)
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 87.0 |
| US Equity | 9.0 |
| Income Trust Units | 3.0 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.8 |
| International Equity | 0.1 |
| Other | 0.1 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada | 90.1 |
| United States | 9.0 |
| Bermuda | 0.8 |
| Other | 0.1 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 34.5 |
| Energy | 17.4 |
| Basic Materials | 15.4 |
| Industrial Services | 8.8 |
| Technology | 6.2 |
| Utilities | 4.2 |
| Consumer Services | 3.2 |
| Industrial Goods | 2.8 |
| Healthcare | 1.9 |
| Other | 5.6 |
Growth of $10,000 (since inception)
Period:
For the period 11/25/1997 through 09/30/2026 tr.with $10,000 CAD investment, The value of the investment would be $76,054
Fund details
As of September 30, 2026
| Top holdings | Percent (%) |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 8.8 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 5.7 |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd | 4.9 |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd | 4.0 |
| Manulife Financial Corp | 3.8 |
| Canadian Natural Resources Ltd | 3.7 |
| Enbridge Inc | 3.3 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 3.3 |
| Bank of Montreal | 3.2 |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp | 2.4 |
| Total allocation in top holdings | 43.1 |
As of September 30, 2026
| Portfolio characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard deviation | 9.60% |
| Dividend yield | 2.24% |
| Yield to maturity | - |
| Duration (years) | - |
| Coupon | - |
| Average credit rating | Not rated |
| Average market cap (million) | $324,157.4 |
Understanding returns
Annual compound returns (%)
| 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.95 | 7.83 | 13.93 | 17.55 |
| 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | INCEPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.73 | 11.11 | 8.64 | 7.29 |
Calendar year returns (%)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.38 | 13.59 | 5.16 | -3.02 |
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.33 | -2.39 | 16.99 | -9.75 |
Range of returns over five years (December 01, 1997 - September 30, 2026)
| Best return | Best period end date | Worst return | Worst period end date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.26% | Feb 2014 | -2.44% | Feb 2009 |
| Average return | % of periods with positive returns | Number of positive periods | Number of negative periods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.72% | 98 | 281 | 6 |
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