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Counsel Conservative Portfolio Series A
Global Fixed Inc Balanced
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NAVPS (10-16-2026) |
$17.01 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.08
(-0.46%)
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As at September 30, 2026
As at July 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 22, 2002): 3.82%
| 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 | -0.80% | -1.18% | 5.56% | 4.79% | 4.21% | 5.01% | 8.32% | 7.15% | 2.98% | 3.63% | 3.54% | 3.30% | 3.23% | 3.11% |
| Benchmark | -0.05% | -2.05% | 3.71% | 3.97% | 3.20% | 6.15% | 9.47% | 8.27% | 3.25% | 2.73% | 3.55% | 4.23% | 4.30% | 3.70% |
| Category Average | -1.22% | -1.59% | 3.13% | 3.02% | 3.70% | 5.32% | 8.69% | 7.42% | 3.27% | 3.81% | 3.89% | 4.06% | 3.83% | 3.67% |
| Category Rank | 273 / 963 | 233 / 957 | 68 / 951 | 192 / 945 | 475 / 941 | 636 / 917 | 585 / 868 | 547 / 851 | 567 / 801 | 473 / 748 | 466 / 710 | 493 / 623 | 432 / 550 | 344 / 474 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.63% | 0.16% | -1.33% | 0.60% | 1.87% | -3.13% | 2.20% | 2.88% | 1.60% | -0.84% | 0.46% | -0.80% |
| Benchmark | 1.00% | -0.23% | -1.50% | 0.33% | 1.93% | -1.98% | 0.82% | 2.66% | 2.30% | -1.80% | -0.21% | -0.05% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
4.73% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-6.70% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.12% | 5.40% | -3.19% | 6.94% | 5.36% | 6.46% | -12.03% | 7.40% | 9.06% | 3.90% |
| Benchmark | 0.39% | 3.81% | 5.53% | 6.30% | 9.09% | -0.49% | -11.13% | 6.74% | 11.56% | 6.36% |
| Category Average | 4.39% | 5.49% | -2.85% | 9.97% | 7.08% | 4.51% | -11.10% | 7.71% | 8.38% | 7.43% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 417/ 424 | 143/ 486 | 453/ 564 | 636/ 663 | 533/ 715 | 99/ 767 | 613/ 810 | 551/ 853 | 490/ 904 | 905/ 931 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
9.06% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-12.03% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Government Bonds | 22.06 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 21.99 |
| US Equity | 21.08 |
| International Equity | 11.86 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 7.17 |
| Other | 15.84 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 57.39 |
| Technology | 9.54 |
| Financial Services | 6.20 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 4.30 |
| Real Estate | 4.06 |
| Other | 18.51 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 80.41 |
| Asia | 9.09 |
| Europe | 7.07 |
| Latin America | 1.83 |
| Africa and Middle East | 1.10 |
| Other | 0.50 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Counsel Fixed Income Series O | 51.55 |
| Counsel Multi-Factor U.S. Equity Series O | 9.22 |
| Counsel U.S. Growth Equity O | 7.68 |
| Counsel Short Term Bond Series O | 7.10 |
| Counsel Enhanced Global Equity Series O | 5.33 |
| Counsel Global Small Cap Series O | 4.27 |
| Counsel International Growth Series O | 3.95 |
| Counsel Multi-Factor International Equity Series O | 3.48 |
| Counsel Global Real Estate Series O | 2.97 |
| Counsel Multi-Factor Canadian Equity Series O | 2.23 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Counsel Conservative Portfolio Series A
Median
Other - Global Fixed Inc Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 5.99% | 7.05% | 6.38% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.07 | 0.92 | 0.75 |
| Alpha | -0.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.79% | 0.73% | 0.50% |
| Sharpe | 0.82 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Sortino | 1.50 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Treynor | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 85.78% | 61.68% | 74.25% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 5.87% | 5.99% | 7.05% | 6.38% |
| Beta | 0.98 | 1.07 | 0.92 | 0.75 |
| Alpha | 0.01 | -0.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.81% | 0.79% | 0.73% | 0.50% |
| Sharpe | 0.35 | 0.82 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Sortino | 0.32 | 1.50 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Treynor | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 74.33% | 85.78% | 61.68% | 74.25% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | January 22, 2002 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund (Wrap Program) |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $216 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| CGF410 | FE | Open |
| CGF412 | LSC | Open |
Investment Objectives
Counsel Conservative Portfolio seeks to achieve a balance between income and capital growth with a moderate level of investment risk. The Fund invests in securities of a variety of Canadian, U.S. and international equity and fixed-income mutual funds.
Investment Strategy
The Fund invests up to 100% of its assets in securities of other mutual funds using strategic asset allocation as its principal investment strategy. The Fund’s asset class weightings will generally be 50%-70% in fixed-income securities and 30%-50% in equity securities. The Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests may be changed from time to time, as well as the percentage holding in each Underlying Fund, without notice to you.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce |
| 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 | 0 |
Fees
| MER | 2.28% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.80% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | 4.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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