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Counsel Balanced Portfolio Series A
Global Neutral Balanced
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NAVPS (09-17-2026) |
$19.70 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.17
(0.87%)
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As at August 31, 2026
As at June 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 22, 2002): 4.54%
| 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 | 0.83% | 2.32% | 5.52% | 8.45% | 10.39% | 8.58% | 9.85% | 8.86% | 4.00% | 5.91% | 5.46% | 4.55% | 4.72% | 4.65% |
| Benchmark | 0.55% | 1.14% | 5.43% | 8.72% | 12.83% | 12.58% | 13.40% | 12.75% | 6.87% | 7.67% | 7.94% | 7.64% | 7.90% | 7.56% |
| Category Average | 0.74% | 1.25% | 3.56% | 7.23% | 11.16% | 10.10% | 11.16% | 9.85% | 5.40% | 6.79% | 6.55% | 6.15% | 6.13% | 5.97% |
| Category Rank | 663 / 1,777 | 245 / 1,773 | 198 / 1,762 | 559 / 1,746 | 1,165 / 1,731 | 1,325 / 1,654 | 1,307 / 1,591 | 1,239 / 1,559 | 1,248 / 1,425 | 1,014 / 1,288 | 1,056 / 1,245 | 1,044 / 1,124 | 904 / 994 | 793 / 891 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.33% | 0.63% | 0.24% | -1.39% | 0.67% | 2.09% | -3.68% | 3.27% | 3.68% | 2.03% | -0.55% | 0.83% |
| Benchmark | 3.57% | 1.71% | -0.22% | -1.26% | 1.04% | 2.06% | -3.32% | 3.53% | 4.15% | 2.26% | -1.63% | 0.55% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
5.64% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-8.88% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.01% | 8.15% | -4.99% | 9.17% | 5.63% | 11.05% | -13.25% | 8.89% | 11.97% | 4.72% |
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 800/ 836 | 278/ 908 | 868/ 1,053 | 1,122/ 1,169 | 881/ 1,258 | 407/ 1,338 | 1,227/ 1,481 | 1,028/ 1,567 | 1,128/ 1,614 | 1,602/ 1,670 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
11.97% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-13.25% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 31.74 |
| International Equity | 17.39 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 14.82 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 14.31 |
| Canadian Equity | 6.58 |
| Other | 15.16 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 37.96 |
| Technology | 14.83 |
| Financial Services | 8.86 |
| Real Estate | 5.93 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 5.45 |
| Other | 26.97 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 77.38 |
| Asia | 10.89 |
| Europe | 9.04 |
| Latin America | 1.42 |
| Africa and Middle East | 1.04 |
| Other | 0.23 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Counsel Fixed Income Series O | 33.92 |
| Counsel Multi-Factor U.S. Equity Series O | 14.00 |
| Counsel U.S. Growth Equity O | 11.57 |
| Counsel Enhanced Global Equity Series O | 8.13 |
| Counsel Global Small Cap Series O | 6.51 |
| Counsel International Growth Series O | 5.92 |
| Counsel Multi-Factor International Equity Series O | 4.97 |
| Counsel Short Term Bond Series O | 4.59 |
| Counsel Global Real Estate Series O | 4.27 |
| Counsel Canadian Growth Series O | 3.08 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Counsel Balanced Portfolio Series A
Median
Other - Global Neutral Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 7.45% | 8.60% | 7.95% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.98 |
| Alpha | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.03 |
| Rsquared | 0.90% | 0.90% | 0.82% |
| Sharpe | 0.85 | 0.15 | 0.37 |
| Sortino | 1.51 | 0.21 | 0.32 |
| Treynor | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| Tax Efficiency | 87.40% | 73.25% | 83.83% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 7.15% | 7.45% | 8.60% | 7.95% |
| Beta | 0.86 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.98 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.03 |
| Rsquared | 0.93% | 0.90% | 0.90% | 0.82% |
| Sharpe | 1.10 | 0.85 | 0.15 | 0.37 |
| Sortino | 1.65 | 1.51 | 0.21 | 0.32 |
| Treynor | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| Tax Efficiency | 88.45% | 87.40% | 73.25% | 83.83% |
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) | $1,128 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| CGF420 | ||
| CGF422 |
Investment Objectives
Counsel Balanced Portfolio seeks to achieve a balance between income and long-term capital growth. 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 30% to 50% in fixed-income securities and 50% to 70% 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 | 100 |
Fees
| MER | 2.35% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.85% |
| 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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