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Scotia U.S. Opportunities Fund - Series A
U.S. Equity
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NAVPS (06-22-2026) |
$25.07 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.40
(-1.58%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (December 29, 2000): 3.76%
| 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 | 4.58% | 4.33% | -2.13% | 0.36% | 2.65% | 5.06% | 7.46% | 7.58% | 7.23% | 9.79% | 9.03% | 8.33% | 7.86% | 7.64% |
| Benchmark | 6.61% | 11.78% | 9.89% | 12.01% | 30.16% | 22.09% | 24.20% | 20.67% | 17.24% | 18.16% | 17.70% | 16.50% | 15.73% | 16.24% |
| Category Average | 5.39% | 8.95% | 7.75% | 9.30% | 23.05% | 16.04% | 18.97% | 15.39% | 11.84% | 14.12% | 13.39% | 12.21% | 11.82% | 12.19% |
| Category Rank | 843 / 1,401 | 1,144 / 1,391 | 1,312 / 1,376 | 1,304 / 1,379 | 1,306 / 1,320 | 1,228 / 1,247 | 1,175 / 1,187 | 1,086 / 1,136 | 976 / 1,073 | 898 / 1,014 | 864 / 951 | 810 / 882 | 767 / 826 | 715 / 749 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.13% | 1.74% | 0.04% | 2.86% | -0.47% | 0.53% | -2.48% | -1.91% | -1.93% | -5.53% | 5.60% | 4.58% |
| Benchmark | 4.21% | 3.75% | 1.28% | 5.00% | 3.05% | -0.03% | -1.89% | 0.38% | -0.17% | -2.91% | 8.00% | 6.61% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
10.58% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-11.18% (June 2002)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 6.40% | 1.01% | -3.22% | 23.17% | 10.68% | 29.07% | -12.18% | 12.33% | 16.88% | -1.36% |
| Benchmark | 8.65% | 13.80% | 3.98% | 25.18% | 16.07% | 28.16% | -12.52% | 23.32% | 36.01% | 12.28% |
| Category Average | 6.16% | 13.43% | -2.19% | 22.72% | 13.97% | 23.22% | -14.41% | 18.85% | 26.98% | 8.65% |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 273/ 693 | 766/ 771 | 630/ 856 | 543/ 919 | 655/ 986 | 117/ 1,051 | 366/ 1,094 | 968/ 1,149 | 1,110/ 1,229 | 1,208/ 1,272 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
29.07% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-12.18% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 98.36 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.64 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 52.99 |
| Healthcare | 12.27 |
| Financial Services | 8.32 |
| Industrial Services | 8.01 |
| Consumer Services | 7.91 |
| Other | 10.50 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 100.00 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc Cl A | 10.74 |
| Microsoft Corp | 8.62 |
| Apple Inc | 8.51 |
| NVIDIA Corp | 6.23 |
| Amazon.com Inc | 6.20 |
| KLA Corp | 5.39 |
| Mastercard Inc Cl A | 4.68 |
| Meta Platforms Inc Cl A | 4.28 |
| Eli Lilly and Co | 4.05 |
| Stryker Corp | 3.83 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Scotia U.S. Opportunities Fund - Series A
Median
Other - U.S. Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 10.36% | 12.20% | 12.49% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.78 | 0.81 | 0.89 |
| Alpha | -0.10 | -0.06 | -0.06 |
| Rsquared | 0.82% | 0.82% | 0.84% |
| Sharpe | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 |
| Sortino | 0.70 | 0.59 | 0.62 |
| Treynor | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
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| Standard Deviation | 10.82% | 10.36% | 12.20% | 12.49% |
| Beta | 0.86 | 0.78 | 0.81 | 0.89 |
| Alpha | -0.20 | -0.10 | -0.06 | -0.06 |
| Rsquared | 0.87% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 0.84% |
| Sharpe | 0.07 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 |
| Sortino | 0.02 | 0.70 | 0.59 | 0.62 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Fundata E Score
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Fundata S Score
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Fundata G Score
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
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Fund Details
| Start Date | December 29, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $32 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| BNS391 |
Investment Objectives
The fund’s objective is to achieve long-term capital growth. It invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies.
Investment Strategy
The portfolio adviser uses fundamental analysis to identify companies that are priced below their estimated intrinsic value. This involves evaluating the financial condition and management of each company relative to its industry and sector peers. The Fund’s assets are diversified by industry and company to help reduce risk.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
1832 Asset Management L.P.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Jensen Investment Management Inc.
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
1832 Asset Management L.P. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
1832 Asset Management L.P. |
| Distributor |
Scotia Securities Inc. |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 25 |
| PAC Subsequent | 25 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 2.32% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.75% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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