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Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
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NAVPS (05-05-2026) |
$10.17 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.01
(0.10%)
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As at March 31, 2026
As at March 31, 2026
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Inception Return (October 01, 1995): 3.11%
| 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 | -1.13% | -0.01% | 0.19% | -0.01% | 1.96% | 4.18% | 3.94% | 2.82% | 1.47% | 1.83% | 1.76% | 1.85% | 1.58% | 1.53% |
| Benchmark | -0.88% | 0.30% | 0.63% | 0.30% | 2.37% | 4.66% | 4.32% | 3.35% | 2.02% | 2.13% | 2.27% | 2.40% | 2.11% | 2.02% |
| Category Average | -0.81% | 0.15% | 0.41% | 0.15% | 2.01% | 3.99% | 3.94% | 2.86% | 1.67% | 2.06% | 1.91% | 1.95% | 1.70% | 1.64% |
| Category Rank | 289 / 297 | 265 / 293 | 249 / 289 | 265 / 293 | 199 / 270 | 151 / 240 | 141 / 209 | 147 / 198 | 141 / 189 | 129 / 180 | 125 / 172 | 113 / 165 | 107 / 154 | 101 / 144 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Return % | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -0.11% | 0.26% | 0.39% | -0.09% | 0.55% | 0.76% | 0.37% | 0.09% | -0.26% | 0.39% | 0.74% | -1.13% |
| Benchmark | 0.02% | 0.16% | 0.27% | -0.08% | 0.59% | 0.75% | 0.38% | 0.22% | -0.27% | 0.45% | 0.74% | -0.88% |
2.37% (September 1998)
-1.64% (March 2022)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.87% | -0.11% | 0.71% | 2.89% | 4.84% | -1.64% | -4.96% | 4.77% | 5.42% | 3.36% |
| Benchmark | 0.90% | 0.27% | 1.89% | 2.98% | 5.17% | -0.92% | -3.98% | 4.92% | 5.71% | 3.77% |
| Category Average | 0.85% | 0.42% | 0.53% | 2.93% | 4.36% | -0.83% | -4.45% | 4.84% | 5.17% | 3.22% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 77/ 142 | 101/ 146 | 123/ 162 | 91/ 169 | 95/ 179 | 154/ 185 | 153/ 194 | 125/ 206 | 134/ 224 | 160/ 261 |
5.42% (2024)
-4.96% (2022)
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 45.20 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 30.77 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 10.50 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 6.76 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 3.58 |
| Other | 3.19 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 89.23 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 10.49 |
| Financial Services | 0.03 |
| Technology | 0.03 |
| Industrial Goods | 0.02 |
| Other | 0.20 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 93.57 |
| Asia | 1.23 |
| Europe | 0.90 |
| Latin America | 0.19 |
| Other | 4.11 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Sep-2030 | 16.93 |
| CANADIAN DOLLAR | 7.46 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Mar-2030 | 3.47 |
| Canada Government 4.00% 01-Mar-2029 | 2.13 |
| Municipal Finance Authority BC 4.95% 01-Dec-2027 | 1.69 |
| Ontario Province 02-Dec-2026 | 1.61 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Dec-2035 | 1.60 |
| Canada Government 4.00% 01-May-2026 | 1.51 |
| ALTAGAS LTD 3.03% 10-Nov-2027 | 1.25 |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 3.83% 27-Mar-2030 | 1.24 |
MD Short-Term Bond Fund Series A
Median
Other - Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
| Standard Deviation | 2.31% | 2.69% | 2.20% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.11 | 1.09 | 1.07 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.97% | 0.95% | 0.91% |
| Sharpe | 0.09 | -0.50 | -0.15 |
| Sortino | 0.63 | -0.71 | -0.82 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 65.00% | 24.29% | 32.70% |
| Volatility |
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| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 1.81% | 2.31% | 2.69% | 2.20% |
| Beta | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.09 | 1.07 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0.95% | 0.91% |
| Sharpe | -0.25 | 0.09 | -0.50 | -0.15 |
| Sortino | -0.67 | 0.63 | -0.71 | -0.82 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 28.65% | 65.00% | 24.29% | 32.70% |
| Start Date | October 01, 1995 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Restricted |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $15 |
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| MDM030 |
The Fund's objectives are to conserve capital and produce income. The Fund invests in a variety of Government of Canada, provincial or municipal government bonds, corporate bonds, bonds of government backed crown corporations, National Housing Association (NHA) mortgages, conventional residential mortgages and NHA backed mortgages. The Fund may also invest in foreign securities.
The Fund employs an active, multiple sub-adviser approach seeking to provide capital preservation, as well as elevated income. Using the unique strengths of each sub-adviser, the Fund seeks to deliver excess return (compared to the benchmark) via a combination of income and capital gain, as well as, diversified risk exposures.
| Portfolio Manager |
1832 Asset Management L.P. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Manulife Investment Management (Hong Kong) Limited 1832 Asset Management L.P. Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC Manulife Investment Management Limited |
| Fund Manager |
MD Financial Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
MD Financial Management Inc. |
| Distributor |
MD Management Limited |
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 3,000 |
| PAC Subsequent | 1,000 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 1,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 0 |
| MER | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.84% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 0.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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