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Counsel Fixed Income Series A
Global Core Plus Fixd Inc
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NAVPS (06-22-2026) |
$11.05 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.03
(-0.25%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at March 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (June 11, 2001): 3.57%
| 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 | 1.37% | -0.56% | 0.28% | 1.53% | 3.79% | 5.18% | 4.36% | 3.45% | 1.20% | 0.54% | 0.90% | 1.35% | 0.90% | 1.24% |
| Benchmark | 1.42% | -0.89% | -1.04% | 0.67% | 3.04% | 5.68% | 3.76% | 3.43% | 0.69% | -1.15% | 0.15% | 1.07% | 0.67% | 0.99% |
| Category Average | 0.68% | -0.99% | 0.13% | 0.62% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | 38 / 368 | 109 / 368 | 109 / 368 | 42 / 368 | 128 / 359 | 89 / 347 | 102 / 317 | 89 / 299 | 90 / 271 | 107 / 236 | 100 / 209 | 81 / 181 | 67 / 149 | 57 / 135 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.46% | -0.33% | 0.43% | 2.00% | 0.68% | 0.22% | -1.23% | 0.57% | 1.51% | -2.03% | 0.13% | 1.37% |
| Benchmark | 1.17% | -0.22% | 0.81% | 2.14% | 0.41% | -0.23% | -1.70% | -0.25% | 1.83% | -0.86% | -1.43% | 1.42% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
3.81% (January 2015)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-2.91% (April 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.27% | 0.88% | 0.59% | 3.59% | 5.31% | -2.99% | -9.87% | 5.77% | 5.02% | 2.78% |
| Benchmark | -1.36% | -0.08% | 7.82% | 1.45% | 7.03% | -6.05% | -10.83% | 2.72% | 6.80% | 3.01% |
| Category Average | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 48/ 124 | 94/ 141 | 81/ 170 | 130/ 201 | 174/ 216 | 184/ 258 | 115/ 284 | 122/ 317 | 90/ 343 | 282/ 356 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
5.77% (2023)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-9.87% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Government Bonds | 40.20 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 34.70 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 10.20 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 10.06 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 4.21 |
| Other | 0.63 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 95.58 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 4.21 |
| Financial Services | 0.10 |
| Consumer Services | 0.04 |
| Utilities | 0.03 |
| Other | 0.04 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 88.13 |
| Asia | 5.55 |
| Latin America | 2.46 |
| Europe | 1.74 |
| Africa and Middle East | 1.42 |
| Other | 0.70 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Jun-2035 | 6.77 |
| Ontario Province 3.95% 02-Dec-2035 | 3.38 |
| Canada Government 3.00% 01-Feb-2027 | 3.17 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Sep-2030 | 3.02 |
| Quebec Province 4.40% 01-Dec-2055 | 2.62 |
| Province of Ontario 3.90% 02-Jun-2036 | 2.46 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Dec-2055 | 1.74 |
| CPPIB Capital Inc 4.30% 02-Jun-2034 | 1.60 |
| British Clmbia Invst Mgmt Corp 4.00% 02-Jun-2035 | 1.44 |
| Ontario Province 4.60% 02-Dec-2055 | 1.38 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Counsel Fixed Income Series A
Median
Other - Global Core Plus Fixd Inc
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 4.62% | 5.17% | 4.50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.67 | 0.47 |
| Alpha | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.63% | 0.64% | 0.46% |
| Sharpe | 0.17 | -0.30 | -0.13 |
| Sortino | 0.48 | -0.43 | -0.49 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 61.94% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 3.90% | 4.62% | 5.17% | 4.50% |
| Beta | 0.74 | 0.73 | 0.67 | 0.47 |
| Alpha | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.67% | 0.63% | 0.64% | 0.46% |
| Sharpe | 0.37 | 0.17 | -0.30 | -0.13 |
| Sortino | 0.29 | 0.48 | -0.43 | -0.49 |
| Treynor | 0.02 | 0.01 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 56.91% | 61.94% | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | June 11, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $650 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| CGF010 | ||
| CGF310 |
Investment Objectives
Counsel Fixed Income seeks to achieve a high level of income by investing in a diversified portfolio of money market instruments, primarily Canadian high-quality government and corporate bonds, convertibles, income trusts, mortgage securities, as well as dividend-paying common and preferred shares.
Investment Strategy
The Fund is sub-advised by three investment specialist teams. A brief description of the investment strategies, as well as the target allocations, are set out below. Counsel may change the sub-advisors at its own discretion. Counsel may change the allocation to each sub-advisor at any time, without notice. Mackenzie Financial Corporation, Toronto, Ontario 60% - 80%; Putnam Investments Canada ULC (“Putnam”) Toronto, Ontario 0% - 25%; Franklin Advisers, Inc. San Mateo, California 0% - 25%.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Mackenzie Financial Corporation
Putnam Investments Canada ULC
Franklin Advisers, Inc.
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
CIBC Mellon Trust Company |
| Registrar |
Mackenzie Financial Corporation |
| Distributor |
- |
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 | 100 |
Fees
| MER | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.10% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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