Portfolio Manager
Overview
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Asset ClassFixed Income
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CIFSC CategoryGlobal Corporate Fixed Income
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Risk RatingLow
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Holdings160
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Yield to Maturity4.4%
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Current Yield3.9%
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Average Duration4.5 Years
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Average Credit Quality3AA-
Objectives
The Fund seeks to achieve above average income returns through a diversified portfolio composed primarily of debt and money market securities. The Fund may occasionally invest in equity securities. The Fund will attempt to manage the allocation among securities to lower the risk of capital loss as the Investment Manager deems appropriate.
Investment Focus
Established in 1997 by John Carswell, Canso is an investment management firm that has demonstrated independent research expertise in fundamental analysis.
Fund Facts
January 31, 2026| Inception Date | December 31, 2000 |
| Currency | CAD |
| Fund AUM | $9.0 Billion |
| Management Fee | 1.40% |
| MER as of December 31, 20242 | 1.61% |
| Minimum Initial Investment | N/A |
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
Portfolio Characteristics
| Holdings | 160 |
| Average Term to Maturity (Years) | 5.6 |
| Average Duration (Years) | 4.5 |
| Yield to Maturity (%) | 4.4% |
| Current Yield (%) | 3.9% |
| Average Credit Quality3 | AA- |
Credit Quality Breakdown
| AA & Higher | 54.1% |
| A | 17.3% |
| BBB | 7.5% |
| BB & Lower | 10.2% |
| Not Rated | 10.8% |
Sector
| Communication | 1.5% |
| Energy | 0.9% |
| Federal | 46.2% |
| Financial | 32.9% |
| Industrial | 3.4% |
| Infrastructure | 2.1% |
| Publishing/Printing | 0.1% |
| Other | 12.9% |
Portfolio
Top 10 Holdings
Canso Corporate Value Fund
| Security | % of Fund | Rating3 |
|---|---|---|
| Canso Strategic Credit Fund Series O | 9.5% | Not Rated |
| Canada 2.75% Jun 1, 2033 | 8.8% | AAA |
| Canada 3.25% Jun 1, 2035 | 6.4% | AAA |
| Canada Housing Trust 3.6% Sep 15, 2035 | 5.2% | AAA |
| Air Canada 4.625% Aug 15, 2029 | 2.7% | BB+ |
| TD Bank Sr. Unsec. 3.687% Jan 9, 2031/32 | 2.5% | A |
| Canada 0.5% Dec 1, 2030 | 2.5% | AAA |
| RBC Sr. Unsec. 3.572% Dec 9, 2030/31 | 2.2% | A+ |
| CIBC Sr. Unsec. 3.65% Jan 13, 2031/32 | 2.2% | A |
| Canada 1.5% Dec 1, 2031 | 2.0% | AAA |
| Total | 44.1% |
Top 10 Holdings
Canso Strategic Credit Fund
| Security | % of Fund | Rating3 |
|---|---|---|
| Canada 0.25% Mar 1, 2026 | 8.9% | AAA |
| Black Press Group Ltd. (Oahu Mtg Loan) 6.494% Mar 7, 2035 | 5.2% | Not Rated |
| Canada RRB 0.5% Dec 1, 2050 | 4.9% | AAA |
| Corus Entertainment Inc. Revolver 7.29% Mar 20, 2027 | 4.0% | Not Rated |
| Air Canada 4.625% Aug 15, 2029 | 3.6% | BB+ |
| Canada 2.75% Jun 1, 2033 | 3.3% | AAA |
| TD Bank Sr. Unsec. 4.133% Jan 9, 2032/33 | 3.3% | A |
| Bird Construction Inc. | 3.1% | N/A |
| Manulife Financial Corp (AT1) 3.375% Jun 19, 2026/2081 | 2.4% | BBB+ |
| The Boeing Company | 2.3% | N/A |
| Total | 41.0% |
Performance
Inception Date
December 31, 2000
As of Date
January 31, 2026
Compound Returns - Series C
| 1 Month | 3 Months | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Year (Annualized) |
5 Year (Annualized) |
10 Year (Annualized) |
15 Year (Annualized) |
Since Inception (Annualized) |
| 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 4.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 6.8% | 7.1% | 8.5% |
Calendar Year Returns - Series C
Distributions
Quarterly Distributions
| Record Date | Distribution Date |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | March 20, 2026 |
| June 18, 2026 | June 19, 2026 |
| September 17, 2026 | September 18, 2026 |
| December 17, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |