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Counsel Short Term Bond Series A
Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
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NAVPS (08-18-2026) |
$9.41 |
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| Change |
$0.00
(0.05%)
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As at July 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 25, 2010): 1.45%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | -0.42% | 0.50% | 0.15% | 0.58% | 1.98% | 3.09% | 4.35% | 3.27% | 1.66% | 1.37% | 1.84% | 1.97% | 1.71% | 1.39% |
| Benchmark | -0.36% | 0.70% | 0.59% | 1.05% | 2.74% | 3.69% | 4.87% | 3.62% | 2.08% | 1.83% | 2.25% | 2.48% | 2.28% | 2.02% |
| Category Average | -0.30% | 0.56% | 0.44% | 0.83% | 2.20% | 3.12% | 4.28% | 3.27% | 1.73% | 1.61% | 1.88% | 2.03% | 1.82% | 1.63% |
| Category Rank | 267 / 304 | 264 / 299 | 270 / 290 | 266 / 290 | 232 / 273 | 187 / 246 | 144 / 215 | 139 / 200 | 133 / 189 | 131 / 180 | 118 / 172 | 111 / 165 | 113 / 156 | 111 / 143 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.47% | 0.76% | 0.34% | 0.11% | -0.30% | 0.43% | 0.62% | -1.03% | 0.07% | 0.72% | 0.20% | -0.42% |
| Benchmark | 0.59% | 0.75% | 0.38% | 0.22% | -0.27% | 0.45% | 0.74% | -0.88% | 0.04% | 0.74% | 0.32% | -0.36% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
1.81% (November 2023)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-1.72% (March 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.12% | -0.96% | 0.14% | 2.62% | 5.55% | -1.36% | -4.87% | 5.02% | 5.17% | 3.20% |
| Benchmark | 0.90% | 0.27% | 1.89% | 2.98% | 5.17% | -0.92% | -3.98% | 4.92% | 5.71% | 3.77% |
| Category Average | 0.85% | 0.42% | 0.53% | 2.93% | 4.36% | -0.83% | -4.45% | 4.84% | 5.17% | 3.22% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 118/ 139 | 135/ 143 | 151/ 159 | 114/ 166 | 48/ 176 | 124/ 182 | 144/ 191 | 106/ 203 | 162/ 221 | 183/ 258 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
5.55% (2020)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-4.87% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 59.58 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 32.16 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 5.21 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.72 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 0.32 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 97.27 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 2.73 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 96.26 |
| Europe | 3.54 |
| Asia | 0.21 |
| Other | -0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Quebec Province 2.30% 01-Sep-2029 | 7.82 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Sep-2028 | 4.99 |
| Alberta Province 2.05% 01-Jun-2030 | 4.63 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia 2.62% 02-Dec-2026 | 3.23 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank 3.61% 10-Sep-2030 | 3.17 |
| Sun Life Financial Inc 2.80% 21-Nov-2028 | 2.97 |
| Ontario Province 2.05% 02-Jun-2030 | 2.31 |
| Ontario Province 1.35% 02-Dec-2030 | 2.24 |
| Manulife Financial Corp 5.41% 10-Mar-2028 | 2.22 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank 2.26% 07-Jan-2027 | 1.86 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Counsel Short Term Bond Series A
Median
Other - Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 2.16% | 2.54% | 2.10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.02 | 1.02 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.98% | 0.96% | 0.92% |
| Sharpe | 0.39 | -0.51 | -0.25 |
| Sortino | 1.05 | -0.66 | -0.93 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 69.90% | 33.26% | 34.39% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 1.83% | 2.16% | 2.54% | 2.10% |
| Beta | 1.03 | 1.10 | 1.02 | 1.02 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.01 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.99% | 0.98% | 0.96% | 0.92% |
| Sharpe | -0.17 | 0.39 | -0.51 | -0.25 |
| Sortino | -0.65 | 1.05 | -0.66 | -0.93 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | 0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 38.59% | 69.90% | 33.26% | 34.39% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | January 25, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $108 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| CGF139 | ||
| CGF339 |
Investment Objectives
Counsel Short Term Bond seeks to achieve a moderate level of income while preserving investment capital and liquidity. The Fund invests, either directly or through securities of other mutual funds, in a diversified portfolio of primarily Canadian fixed-income securities.
Investment Strategy
The Fund seeks to maximize income while also preserving investment capital and liquidity by investing primarily in debt obligations issued or guaranteed by the Canadian federal, provincial, municipal governments, or any agency of such governments, as well as debt obligations of corporations. The Fund’s investments are expected to have a weighted average credit quality of “BBB-” or higher, as rated by DBRS or an equivalent rating from another recognized credit rating organization.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Mackenzie Financial Corporation
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce |
| Registrar |
Mackenzie Financial Corporation |
| Distributor |
IPC Investment Corporation |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 50 |
| PAC Subsequent | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 0 |
Fees
| MER | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.95% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | 4.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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