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Scotia Global Growth Fund - Series A
Global Equity
FundGrade D
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Fundata ESG Grade D
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NAVPS (08-06-2026) |
$135.11 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$1.81
(-1.32%)
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As at June 30, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
As at June 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 31, 1974): 8.42%
| 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% | 13.28% | 5.30% | 5.30% | 10.86% | 11.69% | 12.66% | 14.09% | 3.25% | 7.32% | 8.49% | 7.79% | 8.81% | 10.36% |
| Benchmark | 2.20% | 16.97% | 15.58% | 15.58% | 29.04% | 22.33% | 22.51% | 21.79% | 13.88% | 16.04% | 14.53% | 13.24% | 13.18% | 13.83% |
| Category Average | 2.04% | 13.87% | 11.03% | 11.03% | 19.74% | 16.29% | 16.59% | 16.42% | 9.66% | 12.40% | 10.94% | 10.03% | 9.90% | 10.43% |
| Category Rank | 1,645 / 2,196 | 1,154 / 2,177 | 1,853 / 2,143 | 1,853 / 2,143 | 1,753 / 2,097 | 1,608 / 1,983 | 1,457 / 1,859 | 1,331 / 1,755 | 1,533 / 1,590 | 1,401 / 1,463 | 1,194 / 1,402 | 1,088 / 1,245 | 817 / 1,088 | 539 / 967 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.62% | 1.07% | 4.83% | 1.96% | -4.25% | -0.81% | 0.34% | -2.22% | -5.26% | 6.71% | 4.66% | 1.42% |
| Benchmark | 2.87% | 1.95% | 4.75% | 2.78% | -0.21% | -0.91% | 2.09% | 2.25% | -5.34% | 7.58% | 6.39% | 2.20% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
14.86% (November 1980)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-23.99% (October 1987)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.18% | 23.73% | -3.54% | 24.15% | 30.77% | 4.87% | -24.83% | 15.00% | 18.34% | 10.95% |
| Benchmark | 5.18% | 16.29% | -1.79% | 21.41% | 13.15% | 17.62% | -12.64% | 19.37% | 26.84% | 16.60% |
| Category Average | 3.86% | 14.23% | -5.38% | 19.94% | 11.73% | 16.21% | -13.86% | 15.08% | 20.13% | 12.89% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 646/ 873 | 55/ 1,026 | 438/ 1,170 | 281/ 1,356 | 102/ 1,435 | 1,481/ 1,528 | 1,554/ 1,681 | 899/ 1,810 | 1,304/ 1,921 | 1,244/ 2,034 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
30.77% (2020)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-24.83% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 57.72 |
| International Equity | 37.80 |
| Canadian Equity | 2.41 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.07 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 40.34 |
| Financial Services | 10.90 |
| Industrial Goods | 9.89 |
| Consumer Services | 9.84 |
| Healthcare | 8.51 |
| Other | 20.52 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 62.20 |
| Asia | 20.27 |
| Europe | 12.78 |
| Latin America | 4.77 |
| Other | -0.02 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd | 5.97 |
| NVIDIA Corp | 5.46 |
| Alphabet Inc Cl C | 3.89 |
| Amazon.com Inc | 3.35 |
| Microsoft Corp | 3.17 |
| Meta Platforms Inc Cl A | 2.63 |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 2.44 |
| Royalty Pharma PLC Cl A | 2.32 |
| CANADIAN DOLLAR | 2.06 |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd | 1.97 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Scotia Global Growth Fund - Series A
Median
Other - Global Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 14.30% | 15.86% | 14.75% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.23 | 1.19 | 1.15 |
| Alpha | -0.13 | -0.12 | -0.05 |
| Rsquared | 0.86% | 0.84% | 0.83% |
| Sharpe | 0.66 | 0.09 | 0.61 |
| Sortino | 1.18 | 0.13 | 0.84 |
| Treynor | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| Tax Efficiency | 99.63% | 99.25% | 99.30% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 12.59% | 14.30% | 15.86% | 14.75% |
| Beta | 0.97 | 1.23 | 1.19 | 1.15 |
| Alpha | -0.15 | -0.13 | -0.12 | -0.05 |
| Rsquared | 0.82% | 0.86% | 0.84% | 0.83% |
| Sharpe | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.09 | 0.61 |
| Sortino | 1.06 | 1.18 | 0.13 | 0.84 |
| Treynor | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 99.63% | 99.25% | 99.30% |
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 | January 31, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $438 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| BNS374 |
Investment Objectives
The fund’s objective is long-term capital growth. It invests primarily in a broad range of equity securities of companies around the world.
Investment Strategy
The portfolio adviser uses fundamental analysis to identify investments that have the potential for above-average growth over the long term. This involves evaluating the financial condition and management of each company, as well as its industry and the economy. The Fund’s assets are diversified by industry and company to help reduce risk. The Fund may invest in other mutual funds which are managed by us, or one of our affiliates or associates, or by other mutual fund managers.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
1832 Asset Management L.P. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
1832 Asset Management L.P. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
1832 Asset Management L.P. |
| Distributor |
Scotia Securities Inc. |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 25 |
| PAC Subsequent | 25 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 2.21% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.75% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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