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Counsel Global Dividend Series A
Global Div & Inc Equity
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NAVPS (07-10-2026) |
$19.29 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.09
(0.45%)
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As at June 30, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (July 20, 2012): 9.40%
| 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 | 2.88% | 7.46% | 12.85% | 12.85% | 22.74% | 15.91% | 16.88% | 16.23% | 11.02% | 13.20% | 10.40% | 8.43% | 8.51% | 8.89% |
| Benchmark | 2.20% | 16.97% | 15.58% | 15.58% | 29.04% | 22.33% | 22.51% | 21.79% | 13.88% | 16.04% | 14.53% | 13.24% | 13.18% | 13.83% |
| Category Average | 2.39% | 9.62% | 9.82% | 9.82% | 17.42% | 15.99% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | 133 / 267 | 231 / 267 | 64 / 265 | 64 / 265 | 50 / 259 | 106 / 244 | 120 / 237 | 103 / 216 | 122 / 211 | 107 / 209 | 133 / 196 | 169 / 188 | 154 / 184 | 145 / 171 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.07% | 1.56% | 2.58% | 0.56% | 2.46% | 1.26% | 3.99% | 5.41% | -4.21% | 2.83% | 1.58% | 2.88% |
| Benchmark | 2.87% | 1.95% | 4.75% | 2.78% | -0.21% | -0.91% | 2.09% | 2.25% | -5.34% | 7.58% | 6.39% | 2.20% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
8.73% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-11.64% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 4.20% | 14.11% | -7.48% | 9.60% | 2.90% | 16.59% | -3.76% | 9.78% | 22.66% | 10.47% |
| Benchmark | 5.18% | 16.29% | -1.79% | 21.41% | 13.15% | 17.62% | -12.64% | 19.37% | 26.84% | 16.60% |
| Category Average | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14.14% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 84/ 155 | 24/ 174 | 169/ 185 | 194/ 195 | 129/ 200 | 145/ 209 | 98/ 211 | 109/ 220 | 83/ 240 | 201/ 249 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
22.66% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-7.48% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 46.24 |
| International Equity | 44.21 |
| Canadian Equity | 8.68 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.80 |
| Income Trust Units | 0.06 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | 17.61 |
| Energy | 16.30 |
| Financial Services | 15.28 |
| Technology | 13.48 |
| Consumer Services | 12.39 |
| Other | 24.94 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 55.38 |
| Europe | 22.92 |
| Asia | 20.22 |
| Africa and Middle East | 0.61 |
| Latin America | 0.40 |
| Other | 0.47 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Roche Holding AG | 3.59 |
| Novartis AG Cl N | 3.42 |
| PepsiCo Inc | 3.28 |
| Exxon Mobil Corp | 2.98 |
| Suncor Energy Inc | 2.74 |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.54 |
| Colgate-Palmolive Co | 2.52 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 2.25 |
| Abb Ltd Cl N | 2.24 |
| Apple Inc | 2.21 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Counsel Global Dividend Series A
Median
Other - Global Div & Inc Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 9.44% | 10.94% | 10.93% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.70 | 0.75 | 0.82 |
| Alpha | 0.01 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.64% | 0.71% | 0.76% |
| Sharpe | 1.34 | 0.74 | 0.66 |
| Sortino | 2.38 | 1.13 | 0.82 |
| Treynor | 0.18 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Tax Efficiency | 87.07% | 80.21% | 81.14% |
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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 | 8.23% | 9.44% | 10.94% | 10.93% |
| Beta | 0.40 | 0.70 | 0.75 | 0.82 |
| Alpha | 0.10 | 0.01 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.32% | 0.64% | 0.71% | 0.76% |
| Sharpe | 2.27 | 1.34 | 0.74 | 0.66 |
| Sortino | 4.03 | 2.38 | 1.13 | 0.82 |
| Treynor | 0.47 | 0.18 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Tax Efficiency | 95.68% | 87.07% | 80.21% | 81.14% |
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 | July 20, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $247 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| CGF141 | ||
| CGF143 |
Investment Objectives
Counsel Global Dividend seeks to earn dividend income and achieve long-term capital growth by investing primarily in Canadian, U.S. and international equity securities.
Investment Strategy
The sub-advisor invests in Canadian, U.S., and international equity securities for the purpose of deriving dividend income, achieving long-term capital appreciation, and protecting the value of investments. The sub-advisor seeks to diversify the Fund by investing in a variety of industry sectors.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Acadian Asset Management Inc
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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 | 2.37% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.90% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | 6.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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