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Scotia Dividend Balanced Fund - Series A
Canadian Equity Balanced
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NAVPS (07-17-2026) |
$18.05 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.04
(-0.20%)
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As at June 30, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (August 30, 2010): 7.30%
| 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 | 1.35% | 5.30% | 9.79% | 9.79% | 22.05% | 19.07% | 13.37% | 12.28% | 8.83% | 11.69% | 9.35% | 8.76% | 7.75% | 7.46% |
| Benchmark | 0.49% | 5.69% | 8.91% | 8.91% | 24.90% | 22.93% | 18.48% | 15.93% | 11.26% | 13.27% | 11.37% | 10.54% | 10.26% | 10.05% |
| Category Average | 1.29% | 6.84% | 6.57% | 6.57% | 13.57% | 13.44% | 11.89% | 11.08% | 7.44% | 9.64% | 7.83% | 7.25% | 6.93% | 7.08% |
| Category Rank | 195 / 355 | 298 / 355 | 124 / 353 | 124 / 353 | 66 / 350 | 73 / 329 | 192 / 324 | 175 / 321 | 140 / 314 | 98 / 311 | 118 / 310 | 93 / 292 | 153 / 273 | 172 / 260 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.03% | 3.31% | 2.83% | 2.57% | -0.40% | 1.39% | 1.50% | 5.22% | -2.38% | 2.10% | 1.77% | 1.35% |
| Benchmark | 1.08% | 3.81% | 4.50% | 0.91% | 2.96% | 0.65% | 0.78% | 6.21% | -3.73% | 2.87% | 2.24% | 0.49% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
9.18% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-10.41% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 14.38% | 0.67% | -6.61% | 14.10% | 2.25% | 18.79% | -3.62% | 6.67% | 11.71% | 16.76% |
| Benchmark | 15.95% | 7.50% | -6.34% | 18.83% | 6.85% | 17.62% | -7.12% | 10.48% | 17.11% | 23.78% |
| Category Average | 10.63% | 6.12% | -6.63% | 14.36% | 4.77% | 15.38% | -7.74% | 9.70% | 12.92% | 11.54% |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 64/ 252 | 255/ 261 | 154/ 285 | 228/ 305 | 222/ 310 | 79/ 312 | 26/ 320 | 302/ 324 | 274/ 326 | 69/ 330 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
18.79% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-6.61% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 51.70 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 12.21 |
| International Equity | 9.72 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 8.34 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 7.42 |
| Other | 10.61 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 20.70 |
| Financial Services | 17.91 |
| Industrial Services | 10.61 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 7.42 |
| Utilities | 6.55 |
| Other | 36.81 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 90.28 |
| Europe | 9.72 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Scotia Canadian Income Fund Series I | 21.97 |
| Northland Power Inc | 6.55 |
| Eurofins Scientific SE | 4.89 |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 3.21 |
| Scotia Wealth Canadian Corporate Bond Pool K | 3.15 |
| CANADIAN DOLLAR | 3.05 |
| Microsoft Corp | 2.71 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 2.66 |
| Canadian National Railway Co | 2.55 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia | 2.40 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Scotia Dividend Balanced Fund - Series A
Median
Other - Canadian Equity Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 8.71% | 9.22% | 9.18% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.90 | 0.84 | 0.83 |
| Alpha | -0.03 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.85% | 0.88% | 0.88% |
| Sharpe | 1.09 | 0.65 | 0.62 |
| Sortino | 2.17 | 1.07 | 0.78 |
| Treynor | 0.11 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Tax Efficiency | 86.93% | 83.17% | 85.65% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 6.52% | 8.71% | 9.22% | 9.18% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 0.90 | 0.84 | 0.83 |
| Alpha | 0.06 | -0.03 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.69% | 0.85% | 0.88% | 0.88% |
| Sharpe | 2.76 | 1.09 | 0.65 | 0.62 |
| Sortino | 6.38 | 2.17 | 1.07 | 0.78 |
| Treynor | 0.29 | 0.11 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Tax Efficiency | 91.69% | 86.93% | 83.17% | 85.65% |
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 | August 30, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $600 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| BNS310 |
Investment Objectives
The fund’s objective is to achieve long-term capital growth and current income return. It invests, either directly or through investing in securities of other funds, primarily in equity securities of companies that pay dividends or that are expected to pay dividends, fixed income securities, and other securities that are expected to distribute income.
Investment Strategy
The portfolio adviser uses fundamental analysis to identify investments that pay dividends and income and/or have the potential for capital growth over the long term. This involves evaluating the financial condition and management of each company, as well as its industry and the economy. 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 |
- |
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 | 1.93% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.65% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 0.75% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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