Portfolio Manager
Overview
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Asset ClassFixed Income
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CIFSC CategoryCanadian Short-Term Fixed Income
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Risk RatingLow
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Number of Securities67
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Yield to Maturity4.1%
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Current Yield3.8%
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Average Duration2.8 Years
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Average Credit Quality3A+
Objectives
The Fund’s objective is to provide total returns consisting principally of interest income by investing primarily in short term fixed income and floating rate debt securities of Canadian and foreign issuers.
Investment Focus
The fund invests primarily in short term fixed income and floating rate debt securities of Canadian and foreign issuers with a minimum of 75% of the portfolio in BBB or higher.
Fund Facts
March 31, 2026| Inception Date | September 18, 2013 |
| Currency | CAD |
| Fund AUM | $302.9 Million |
| NAVPU | $10.47 |
| Management Fee | 0.95% |
| MER as of December 31, 20252 | 1.12% |
| Minimum Initial Investment | $500 |
| Minimum Subsequent Investment | $100 |
| Liquidity | Daily |
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
Portfolio Characteristics
| Number of Securities | 67 |
| Number of Issuers | 48 |
| Average Term to Maturity (Years) | 3.5 |
| Average Duration (Years) | 2.8 |
| Average Coupon (%) | 3.8% |
| Yield to Maturity (%) | 4.1% |
| Current Yield (%) | 3.8% |
| Average Credit Quality3 | A+ |
Credit Quality Breakdown
| AA & Higher | 39.9% |
| A | 44.5% |
| BBB | 10.1% |
| BB & Lower | 5.4% |
Portfolio
Top 10 Holdings
| Security | % of Fund | Rating3 |
|---|---|---|
| Canada 0.5% Dec 1, 2030 | 6.7% | AAA |
| MCAN NHA MBS (97532217) 3.29% Aug 1, 2030 | 6.5% | AAA |
| TD Bank Sr. Unsec. 3.605% Sep 10, 2030/31 | 5.3% | A |
| BNS Sr. Unsec. 3.734% Jun 27, 2030/31 | 5.3% | A |
| BMO 4.42% Jul 17, 2029 | 4.5% | A |
| New York Life Global FDG 2% Apr 17, 2028 | 4.2% | AA+ |
| VW Credit Canada Inc. 4.25% Feb 18, 2028 | 3.6% | BBB+ |
| Scotia Capital NHA MBS (97527331) 3.8% Dec 1, 2028 | 3.2% | AAA |
| MetLife Global Funding I 1.95% Mar 20, 2028 | 3.0% | AA- |
| RBC 4.642% Jan 17, 2028 | 2.9% | A+ |
| Total | 45.2% |
Geographic Breakdown
| Canada | 85.4% |
| USA | 12.2% |
| Europe | 2.4% |
Performance
Inception Date
September 18, 2013
As of Date
March 31, 2026
Compound Returns
| 1 Month | 3 Months | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Year (Annualized) |
5 Year (Annualized) |
10 Year (Annualized) |
Since Inception (Annualized) |
| -1.1% | -0.4% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
Calendar Year Returns
Distributions
Distributions
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Most Recent Distribution per Unit | $0.0726 |
| 12-Month Trailing Distribution Yield | 2.5% |
| Next Record Date | June 18, 2026 |
| Next Distribution Date | June 19, 2026 |
Quarterly Distributions
| Record Date | Distribution Date |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | March 20, 2026 |
| June 18, 2026 | June 19, 2026 |
| September 17, 2026 | September 18, 2026 |
| December 17, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
| Distributions ($)/Unit4 | YTD* | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Distributions | 0.0726 | 0.2638 | 0.2851 | 0.3476 | 0.1738 | 0.0757 | 0.2066 | 0.2104 | 0.1337 | 0.0875 | 0.1604 |
| Interest | - | 0.2634 | 0.2846 | 0.3473 | 0.1734 | 0.0590 | 0.1957 | 0.2104 | 0.1337 | 0.0794 | 0.1609 |
| Dividends | - | 0.0007 | 0.0005 | 0.0003 | 0.0004 | 0.0001 | 0.0001 | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Gains | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0166 | 0.0108 | - | - | 0.0085 | - |
| Withholding Tax | - | (0.0003) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (0.0004) | (0.0005) |