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Scotia Global Balanced Fund - Series A
Global Neutral Balanced
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FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient
2014, 2013
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NAVPS (07-06-2026) |
$18.24 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.04
(-0.19%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (August 23, 2010): 6.11%
| 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 | 1.57% | 0.25% | 1.10% | 2.12% | 7.60% | 7.84% | 8.53% | 6.63% | 4.79% | 5.22% | 4.93% | 4.92% | 4.18% | 4.88% |
| Benchmark | 4.15% | 4.24% | 6.13% | 7.49% | 17.74% | 14.74% | 14.02% | 11.92% | 8.11% | 8.14% | 8.14% | 7.77% | 7.25% | 7.84% |
| Category Average | 2.60% | 2.28% | 5.38% | 5.90% | 14.32% | 11.64% | 11.45% | 8.71% | 6.06% | 7.52% | 6.76% | 6.24% | 5.81% | 6.18% |
| Category Rank | 1,613 / 1,776 | 1,667 / 1,773 | 1,691 / 1,756 | 1,684 / 1,757 | 1,634 / 1,733 | 1,546 / 1,652 | 1,499 / 1,581 | 1,460 / 1,553 | 1,212 / 1,394 | 1,204 / 1,280 | 1,143 / 1,236 | 976 / 1,103 | 907 / 980 | 759 / 877 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 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 | 1.07% | 0.59% | 1.35% | 0.56% | 1.43% | 1.27% | -1.00% | 0.35% | 1.51% | -3.96% | 2.77% | 1.57% |
| Benchmark | 2.53% | 1.48% | 1.44% | 3.57% | 1.71% | -0.22% | -1.26% | 1.04% | 2.06% | -3.32% | 3.53% | 4.15% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
7.55% (January 2015)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-8.61% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -2.31% | 8.50% | -4.52% | 15.12% | 2.22% | 5.77% | -8.53% | 7.81% | 11.96% | 7.35% |
| Benchmark | 2.39% | 8.66% | 2.68% | 12.26% | 11.12% | 6.48% | -11.62% | 11.69% | 17.48% | 10.42% |
| Category Average | 5.05% | 7.69% | -3.99% | 13.52% | 7.16% | 9.69% | -11.26% | 9.53% | 12.15% | 9.84% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 836/ 840 | 237/ 913 | 815/ 1,058 | 199/ 1,174 | 1,203/ 1,263 | 1,240/ 1,347 | 364/ 1,489 | 1,262/ 1,576 | 1,137/ 1,624 | 1,347/ 1,679 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
15.12% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-8.53% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign Bonds - Funds | 44.73 |
| US Equity | 28.67 |
| International Equity | 25.48 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.13 |
| Other | -0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mutual Fund | 44.73 |
| Technology | 10.00 |
| Healthcare | 9.49 |
| Consumer Goods | 9.16 |
| Financial Services | 7.55 |
| Other | 19.07 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Multi-National | 44.73 |
| North America | 29.80 |
| Europe | 23.28 |
| Asia | 2.17 |
| Other | 0.02 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Dynamic Global Fixed Income Fund O | 44.73 |
| Amazon.com Inc | 2.82 |
| Microsoft Corp | 2.60 |
| Anthem Inc | 2.05 |
| Shell PLC | 2.01 |
| Visa Inc Cl A | 1.93 |
| Sap SE | 1.75 |
| Alphabet Inc Cl A | 1.69 |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 1.65 |
| Wells Fargo & Co | 1.64 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Scotia Global Balanced Fund - Series A
Median
Other - Global Neutral Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 5.55% | 7.18% | 7.21% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.68 | 0.76 | 0.83 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.75% | 0.79% | 0.72% |
| Sharpe | 0.86 | 0.28 | 0.43 |
| Sortino | 1.52 | 0.38 | 0.39 |
| Treynor | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Tax Efficiency | 89.24% | 83.65% | 80.16% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 5.89% | 5.55% | 7.18% | 7.21% |
| Beta | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.76 | 0.83 |
| Alpha | -0.03 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.69% | 0.75% | 0.79% | 0.72% |
| Sharpe | 0.87 | 0.86 | 0.28 | 0.43 |
| Sortino | 1.03 | 1.52 | 0.38 | 0.39 |
| Treynor | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Tax Efficiency | 85.66% | 89.24% | 83.65% | 80.16% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | August 23, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $103 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| BNS311 |
Investment Objectives
This fund aims to generate income and long term capital growth. It primarily invests in a combination of equity and fixed income securities from anywhere in the world.
Investment Strategy
This Fund uses an asset allocation approach. The Fund is not limited to how much it invests in any single country or asset series. This will vary according to market conditions. To the extent the Fund invests in equity securities, these may include preferred and common shares that are diversified by sector and style. Investments in fixed income securities may consist of government and corporate bonds, debentures, loans and notes.
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 | 2.03% |
|---|---|
| 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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