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Phillips, Hager & North Total Return Bond Fund Series D
Canadian Fixed Income
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2016
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NAVPS (09-11-2026) |
$10.11 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.00
(0.02%)
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As at August 31, 2026
As at July 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (July 27, 2000): 4.14%
| 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 | -0.27% | -1.37% | -1.63% | 0.37% | 1.91% | 2.37% | 4.12% | 3.27% | 0.18% | -0.11% | 0.88% | 1.85% | 1.74% | 1.41% |
| Benchmark | -0.27% | -1.44% | -1.99% | 0.31% | 1.76% | 2.22% | 4.06% | 3.10% | 0.14% | -0.18% | 0.62% | 1.72% | 1.69% | 1.35% |
| Category Average | -0.22% | -1.47% | -2.12% | -0.10% | 1.21% | 1.79% | 3.66% | 2.78% | -0.29% | -0.48% | 0.31% | 1.21% | 1.09% | 0.86% |
| Category Rank | 356 / 486 | 268 / 478 | 152 / 474 | 198 / 470 | 197 / 465 | 219 / 442 | 200 / 408 | 183 / 387 | 167 / 379 | 156 / 356 | 101 / 336 | 94 / 319 | 100 / 293 | 92 / 270 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.87% | 0.68% | 0.31% | -1.31% | 0.55% | 1.47% | -1.82% | 0.26% | 1.32% | 0.46% | -1.56% | -0.27% |
| Benchmark | 1.80% | 0.76% | 0.26% | -1.36% | 0.63% | 1.70% | -1.99% | 0.06% | 1.41% | 0.44% | -1.61% | -0.27% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
4.53% (January 2015)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-4.03% (September 2008)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.28% | 2.16% | 0.92% | 6.26% | 10.29% | -2.59% | -11.67% | 6.49% | 4.10% | 2.61% |
| Benchmark | 1.54% | 2.70% | 1.29% | 6.97% | 8.61% | -2.71% | -11.46% | 6.38% | 4.10% | 2.40% |
| Category Average | 1.60% | 1.96% | -0.34% | 6.21% | 8.18% | -2.79% | -12.16% | 6.16% | 3.68% | 2.23% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Category Rank | 62/ 255 | 101/ 281 | 116/ 302 | 171/ 329 | 23/ 341 | 136/ 363 | 172/ 380 | 180/ 388 | 208/ 412 | 216/ 450 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
10.29% (2020)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-11.67% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Government Bonds | 39.88 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 33.45 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 21.26 |
| Foreign Bonds - Funds | 4.54 |
| Canadian Bonds - Funds | 0.86 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 78.74 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 21.26 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 95.46 |
| Multi-National | 4.54 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Dec-2057 | 5.47 |
| PH&N High Yield Bond Fund Series O | 4.54 |
| Canadian Government Bond 3.250% Jun 01, 2036 | 3.20 |
| Province of Ontario 3.900% Jun 02, 2036 | 1.92 |
| Quebec Province 4.20% 01-Dec-2057 | 1.75 |
| British Columbia Province 4.60% 18-Jun-2057 | 1.65 |
| Province of Ontario 3.850% Dec 02, 2036 | 1.61 |
| Quebec Province 2.85% 01-Dec-2053 | 1.46 |
| Ontario Province 3.45% 02-Jun-2045 | 1.44 |
| Ontario Province 3.75% 02-Dec-2053 | 1.36 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Phillips, Hager & North Total Return Bond Fund Series D
Median
Other - Canadian Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 5.21% | 6.15% | 5.31% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.95 | 1.02 | 0.99 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.92% | 0.95% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe | 0.16 | -0.43 | -0.08 |
| Sortino | 0.36 | -0.57 | -0.37 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | -0.03 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 67.09% | - | 17.49% |
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Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 4.15% | 5.21% | 6.15% | 5.31% |
| Beta | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1.02 | 0.99 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.99% | 0.92% | 0.95% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe | -0.07 | 0.16 | -0.43 | -0.08 |
| Sortino | -0.32 | 0.36 | -0.57 | -0.37 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | 0.01 | -0.03 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 31.91% | 67.09% | - | 17.49% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | July 27, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $12,815 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| PHN340 | ||
| RBF1340 |
Investment Objectives
The fundamental investment objectives of the Fund are to provide stability of capital and maximum total return by investing primarily in a well-diversified portfolio of Canadian fixed-income securities and derivatives based on the value of fixed-income instruments.
Investment Strategy
To achieve the Fund’s investment objectives, we invest primarily in medium- to high-quality corporate and government bonds of Canadian, U.S. and other foreign issuers. In addition, we may also invest in asset-backed commercial paper. The Fund maintains an average term to maturity similar to the FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index.1 We incorporate ESG factors as part of the investment process to the extent that an issuer’s management of and exposure to such ESG factors are material to the risk-adjust
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) |
| Registrar |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc. Royal Bank of Canada RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) |
| Distributor |
Phillips, Hager & North Investment Funds Ltd. |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 500 |
| PAC Subsequent | 25 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 10,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 0 |
Fees
| MER | 0.58% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.50% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 0.15% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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