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DFS GIF - Canadian Balanced - Fiera Capital Series 1
Canadian Equity Balanced
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NAVPS (11-03-2026) |
$15.81 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.03
(-0.19%)
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As at September 30, 2026
As at September 30, 2026
As at September 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (November 15, 1995): 3.69%
| 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 | -1.42% | -2.86% | 2.55% | 0.72% | 1.19% | 2.62% | 6.97% | 6.13% | 3.42% | 4.54% | 4.42% | 4.77% | 4.62% | 4.27% |
| Benchmark | -2.26% | 0.45% | 6.17% | 9.41% | 14.42% | 18.00% | 19.70% | 16.33% | 11.37% | 12.67% | 11.10% | 10.70% | 10.04% | 9.63% |
| Category Average | -1.77% | -0.96% | 5.81% | 5.54% | 7.47% | 9.36% | 12.62% | 11.09% | 7.16% | 8.75% | 7.48% | 7.07% | 6.71% | 6.54% |
| Category Rank | 206 / 600 | 550 / 600 | 576 / 584 | 494 / 578 | 485 / 578 | 496 / 557 | 486 / 548 | 499 / 540 | 503 / 540 | 511 / 528 | 451 / 473 | 409 / 464 | 320 / 368 | 337 / 359 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.00% | 1.06% | -0.59% | -1.98% | 2.82% | -2.55% | 2.01% | 1.25% | 2.21% | 0.00% | -1.46% | -1.42% |
| Benchmark | 0.91% | 2.96% | 0.65% | 0.78% | 6.21% | -3.73% | 2.87% | 2.24% | 0.49% | 0.51% | 2.25% | -2.26% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
5.49% (July 1997)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-11.36% (August 1998)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 5.32% | 3.69% | -3.35% | 12.96% | 5.95% | 10.66% | -7.54% | 7.03% | 9.96% | 4.26% |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 311/ 348 | 298/ 359 | 30/ 376 | 329/ 468 | 170/ 523 | 484/ 540 | 266/ 540 | 457/ 541 | 461/ 556 | 514/ 578 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
12.96% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-7.54% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 41.23 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 21.18 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 14.27 |
| US Equity | 8.20 |
| International Equity | 5.25 |
| Other | 9.87 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 24.21 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 21.18 |
| Financial Services | 15.87 |
| Consumer Services | 9.88 |
| Industrial Services | 8.03 |
| Other | 20.83 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 94.40 |
| Europe | 3.34 |
| Asia | 2.34 |
| Other | -0.08 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canoe Global Equity Fund Series A | 13.49 |
| Canada Government 0.00% 18-Nov-2026 | 10.78 |
| Canada Government 0.00% 21-Oct-2026 | 5.99 |
| Fiera Capital Active Short Term Canadian Municipal Bond, Series A | 4.12 |
| Manitoba Treasury Bills | 2.81 |
| Ontario Treasury Bills | 2.51 |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 2.38 |
| Government of Canada 3.50% 01-Dec-2036 | 1.99 |
| Canadian National Railway Co | 1.96 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Dec-2035 | 1.90 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
DFS GIF - Canadian Balanced - Fiera Capital Series 1
Median
Other - Canadian Equity Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 5.72% | 6.64% | 6.81% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.56 |
| Alpha | -0.02 | -0.03 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.57% | 0.71% | 0.74% |
| Sharpe | 0.63 | 0.08 | 0.36 |
| Sortino | 1.18 | 0.13 | 0.30 |
| Treynor | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 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 | 6.11% | 5.72% | 6.64% | 6.81% |
| Beta | 0.51 | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.56 |
| Alpha | -0.06 | -0.02 | -0.03 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.54% | 0.57% | 0.71% | 0.74% |
| Sharpe | -0.14 | 0.63 | 0.08 | 0.36 |
| Sortino | -0.37 | 1.18 | 0.13 | 0.30 |
| Treynor | -0.02 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 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 | November 15, 1995 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Segregated Fund |
| Share Class | - |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | No Distribution |
| Assets ($mil) | $3 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| IMP491 | DSC | Open |
| IMP497 | DSC | Open |
| IMP498A | FE | Open |
| IMP499F | FE | Open |
Investment Objectives
To provide investors with a balance of capital growth and interest income by investing primarily in Canadian fixed-income and equity securities.
Investment Strategy
To provide such a balance by investing a portion of its assets in the common shares of medium- and large-cap Canadian corporations and the remainder in Canadian government and Canadian investment-grade corporate bonds and other interest-bearing instruments.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Canagex Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Fiera Capital Corporation |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
Fiducie Desjardins (Desjardins Trust) |
| Registrar |
- |
| Distributor |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | No |
| PAC Initial Investment | - |
| PAC Subsequent | - |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 3.40% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 2.00% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | 5.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 1.25% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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