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Beneva Guardian Income GIF Basic
Global Equity Balanced
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NAVPS (06-19-2026) |
$14.55 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.01
(0.05%)
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As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (June 12, 2015): 4.95%
| 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 | 2.08% | 1.19% | 4.11% | 4.88% | 11.74% | 10.85% | 10.79% | 8.27% | 5.87% | 7.05% | 5.87% | 5.51% | 4.94% | 5.39% |
| Benchmark | 5.15% | 6.07% | 8.76% | 9.98% | 23.45% | 18.11% | 17.88% | 15.07% | 10.83% | 11.60% | 11.04% | 10.15% | 9.60% | 10.30% |
| Category Average | 3.43% | 3.50% | 6.98% | 7.48% | 18.09% | 14.06% | 14.19% | 11.13% | 7.90% | 9.72% | 8.61% | 7.63% | 7.12% | 7.53% |
| Category Rank | 807 / 962 | 723 / 950 | 683 / 945 | 693 / 945 | 726 / 936 | 637 / 887 | 642 / 843 | 668 / 805 | 590 / 787 | 580 / 761 | 594 / 697 | 521 / 622 | 484 / 596 | 469 / 569 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.16% | 0.41% | 1.64% | 2.64% | 0.33% | 0.95% | -0.74% | 0.45% | 3.19% | -3.27% | 2.48% | 2.08% |
| Benchmark | 3.03% | 2.10% | 1.67% | 4.09% | 2.18% | -0.22% | -1.10% | 1.51% | 2.14% | -4.22% | 5.33% | 5.15% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
5.67% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-9.35% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 6.27% | 5.75% | -4.34% | 11.11% | 4.70% | 10.79% | -11.42% | 9.18% | 13.34% | 8.02% |
| Benchmark | 3.66% | 11.99% | 0.72% | 16.29% | 12.17% | 11.33% | -12.03% | 15.07% | 21.57% | 13.15% |
| Category Average | 4.92% | 9.31% | -5.49% | 15.12% | 8.09% | 12.42% | -11.85% | 11.42% | 15.99% | 11.72% |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 167/ 544 | 489/ 584 | 235/ 602 | 608/ 695 | 595/ 741 | 434/ 785 | 386/ 804 | 527/ 829 | 650/ 887 | 687/ 909 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
13.34% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-11.42% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 30.18 |
| US Equity | 22.03 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 19.56 |
| International Equity | 12.44 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 7.38 |
| Other | 8.41 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 31.86 |
| Financial Services | 16.39 |
| Technology | 13.56 |
| Energy | 6.46 |
| Consumer Services | 5.84 |
| Other | 25.89 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 86.91 |
| Europe | 8.43 |
| Asia | 3.76 |
| Latin America | 0.68 |
| Africa and Middle East | 0.19 |
| Other | 0.03 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Guardian Managed Income & Growth Portfolio A | 100.00 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Beneva Guardian Income GIF Basic
Median
Other - Global Equity Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 6.27% | 8.10% | 7.85% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.67 | 0.76 | 0.79 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.02 | -0.03 |
| Rsquared | 0.83% | 0.88% | 0.85% |
| Sharpe | 1.10 | 0.39 | 0.47 |
| Sortino | 2.10 | 0.55 | 0.45 |
| Treynor | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 6.05% | 6.27% | 8.10% | 7.85% |
| Beta | 0.55 | 0.67 | 0.76 | 0.79 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.02 | -0.03 |
| Rsquared | 0.73% | 0.83% | 0.88% | 0.85% |
| Sharpe | 1.48 | 1.10 | 0.39 | 0.47 |
| Sortino | 2.28 | 2.10 | 0.55 | 0.45 |
| Treynor | 0.16 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | - |
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 | June 12, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Segregated Fund |
| Share Class | - |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | No Distribution |
| Assets ($mil) | $12 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| BNVA0157 | ||
| BNVA1157 | ||
| BNVA2157 | ||
| BNVA3157 |
Investment Objectives
The fundamental investment objective of this fund is to generate a stable monthly income and medium to long-term capital growth. The fund is invested mainly in the equities of Canadian, U.S as well as international companies. It is also invested in Canadian fixed-income securities issued by federal, provincial and municipal governments as well as blue-chip companies and High Yield. The fund may hold units of underlying funds corresponding to the above-mentioned securities.
Investment Strategy
In order to achieve the investment objectives, the fund is invested in a set of underlying funds from Guardian Capital. The fund's assets are made up of approximately 40% fixed-income securities and approximately 60% equity securities. The Manager uses a management strategy with strategic asset mix targets and allowable tactical ranges that provide the manager with the ability to take advantage of market opportunities as they arise.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
SSQ Life Insurance Company Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Guardian Capital LP |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
- |
| Registrar |
- |
| Distributor |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 40 |
| PAC Subsequent | 40 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 100 |
Fees
| MER | 3.02% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 2.35% |
| 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) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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