CFM111F

Canso
Corporate Value Fund
Series F

Series
Key Documents
Fund Profile
Lysander Funds Ltd.

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Overview

  • Asset Class
    Fixed Income
  • CIFSC Category
    Global Corporate Fixed Income
  • Risk Rating
    Low
  • Holdings
    168
  • Yield to Maturity
    5.4%
  • Current Yield
    4.3%
  • Average Duration
    3.6 Years
  • Average Credit Quality2
    A+

NAV

  • CAD $ NAV
    12.84
  • Change NAV $
    0.15
  • Change NAV %
    1.18
  • Date
    2025-04-17

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

March 31, 2025
Inception Date December 31, 2000
Currency CAD
Fund AUM $7.1 Billion
Management Fee 0.65%
MER as of December 31, 2024 0.76%
Minimum Initial Investment N/A
RSP Eligible Yes
▲ The NAVs posted are post-distribution

Portfolio Characteristics

Holdings 168
Average Term to Maturity (Years) 4.6
Average Duration (Years) 3.6
Yield to Maturity (%) 5.4%
Current Yield (%) 4.3%
Average Credit Quality2 A+

Credit Quality Breakdown

AA & Higher 52.1%
A 9.5%
BBB 9.8%
BB & Lower 17.6%
Not Rated 11.1%

Sector

Communication 2.0%
Energy 2.0%
Federal 41.2%
Financial 33.5%
Industrial 9.1%
Publishing/Printing 0.1%
Other 12.1%

Portfolio

Top 10 Holdings
Canso Corporate Value Fund

Security % of Fund Rating
Canada 1.5% Dec 1, 2031 16.7% AAA
Canso Strategic Credit Fund Series O 8.7% Not Rated
Canada 0.5% Dec 1, 2030 7.5% AAA
RBC CB 4.256% Dec 21, 2026 3.7% AAA
Air Canada 4.625% Aug 15, 2029 3.3% BB+
Canada 2.25% Jun 1, 2029 2.4% AAA
BNS Sr. Unsecured 3.807% Nov 15, 2027/28 2.3% A
Scotia Capital Inc. NHA MBS (97528147) 3.7% Mar 1, 2029 2.1% AAA
Hertz 12.625% Jul 15, 2029 144A (USD) 2.1% B+
Manulife Financial Corp (AT1) 3.375% Jun 19, 2026/2081 1.9% BBB+
Total 50.7%

Top 10 Holdings
Canso Strategic Credit Fund

Security % of Fund Rating
Black Press Group Ltd. (Oahu Mtg Loan) 6.494% Mar 7, 2035 7.1% Not Rated
Canada RRB 0.5% Dec 1, 2050 6.9% AAA
Bird Construction Inc. 5.8% NA
Air Canada 4.625% Aug 15, 2029 4.4% BB+
TD Bank Sr. Unsec. 4.133% Jan 9, 2032/33 4.0% A
Canso Private Loan Fund 2.9% Not Rated
Manulife Financial Corp (AT1) 3.375% Jun 19, 2026/2081 2.7% BBB+
Black Press Group Ltd. 10% Mar 22, 2029 2.6% NA
Canada T-Bill Jun 18, 2025 2.6% AAA
BNS Sr. Unsecured 3.807% Nov 15, 2027/28 2.6% A
Total 41.6%

Performance

Inception Date

December 31, 2000

As of Date

March 31, 2025

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)
-1.4% -0.2% -0.2% 6.0% 4.6% 10.3% 6.0% 7.3% 8.5%

Calendar Year Returns - Series C

Distributions

Quarterly Distributions

Record Date Distribution Date
March 20, 2025 March 21, 2025
June 19, 2025 June 20, 2025
September 18, 2025 September 19, 2025
December 18, 2025 December 19, 2025

Resources

Canso Fund Management Ltd. is the investment fund manager of the Canso Corporate Value Fund (the “Fund”). This document is not an invitation to invest in the Fund and does not constitute a public offering of sale. The Fund is only available under prospectus exemptions and other exemptions available to investors who meet certain eligibility or minimum purchase requirements. Currently these exemptions include the accredited investor exemption and the $150,000 minimum purchase exemption for non-individual investors. Each purchaser of Units in the Fund may have statutory or contractual rights of action. The offering of Units of the Fund is made pursuant to an Offering Memorandum and the information contained herein is a summary only and is qualified by the more detailed information in the Offering Memorandum. Information presented in this material should not be construed as investment or financial advice. Please consult a Financial Advisor. Please read the offering memorandum before investing. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investment funds.

The indicated rates of return are historical annual compounded total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any securityholder that would have reduced returns. Investment funds are not guaranteed or insured, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

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2Fixed income securities unrated by external agencies are assigned an internal Canso rating for Average Credit Quality.

Historical fund returns are based on Series C NAVs which include a management fee of 0.50%. All information is subject to modification from time to time without notice. Information provided is believed to be reliable when published.