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Scotia Global Small Cap Fund - Series A
Global Small/Mid Cap Eq
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NAVPS (06-19-2026) |
$16.84 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.05
(-0.30%)
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As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (December 15, 2000): 2.39%
| 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 | 6.07% | -2.15% | -2.46% | -2.15% | -0.78% | -0.86% | 4.15% | 5.61% | 1.35% | 6.37% | 6.03% | 5.14% | 5.64% | 6.12% |
| Benchmark | 5.12% | 5.77% | 14.12% | 15.10% | 30.21% | 19.36% | 19.74% | 15.33% | 10.23% | 13.81% | 11.60% | 9.55% | 9.62% | 10.59% |
| Category Average | 2.66% | 1.73% | 7.78% | 8.22% | 19.54% | 12.90% | 13.94% | 11.03% | 5.99% | 10.57% | 8.78% | 6.61% | 6.57% | 7.37% |
| Category Rank | 9 / 261 | 218 / 260 | 252 / 258 | 251 / 259 | 242 / 249 | 236 / 236 | 215 / 221 | 182 / 201 | 158 / 190 | 143 / 161 | 107 / 140 | 77 / 115 | 72 / 104 | 76 / 97 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -0.38% | 1.41% | 1.54% | -0.34% | -1.70% | 1.23% | -0.32% | -0.75% | 0.75% | -8.80% | 1.15% | 6.07% |
| Benchmark | 3.76% | 2.68% | 2.65% | 2.67% | 0.79% | 0.81% | -0.85% | 3.81% | 4.82% | -5.42% | 6.39% | 5.12% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
11.39% (April 2001)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-18.25% (September 2008)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -5.34% | 13.43% | -9.66% | 24.36% | 17.81% | 12.77% | -16.38% | 20.91% | -2.76% | 9.39% |
| Benchmark | 7.47% | 15.40% | -7.34% | 20.09% | 11.07% | 15.50% | -13.14% | 14.59% | 18.68% | 11.95% |
| Category Average | 3.48% | 12.62% | -10.42% | 13.76% | 14.53% | 12.37% | -15.59% | 12.82% | 12.04% | 12.29% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Category Rank | 93/ 97 | 75/ 102 | 69/ 112 | 32/ 138 | 68/ 142 | 127/ 177 | 92/ 199 | 45/ 211 | 217/ 227 | 97/ 240 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
24.36% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-16.38% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 69.11 |
| US Equity | 22.65 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 6.90 |
| Canadian Equity | 1.34 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Industrial Goods | 22.25 |
| Technology | 14.27 |
| Financial Services | 12.78 |
| Industrial Services | 12.51 |
| Basic Materials | 9.61 |
| Other | 28.58 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Europe | 52.31 |
| North America | 30.88 |
| Asia | 12.65 |
| Latin America | 4.16 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Stora Enso Oyj Cl R | 5.16 |
| Eurofins Scientific SE | 5.16 |
| Misumi Group Inc | 5.05 |
| Softcat PLC | 4.52 |
| Ashland Global Holdings Inc | 4.45 |
| Icon PLC | 4.18 |
| A O Smith Corp | 4.08 |
| W R Berkley Corp | 4.04 |
| Techtronic Industries Co Ltd | 4.03 |
| CANADIAN DOLLAR | 3.97 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Scotia Global Small Cap Fund - Series A
Median
Other - Global Small/Mid Cap Eq
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 10.52% | 12.36% | 13.26% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.56 | 0.68 | 0.77 |
| Alpha | -0.06 | -0.05 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.47% | 0.59% | 0.69% |
| Sharpe | 0.10 | -0.07 | 0.37 |
| Sortino | 0.22 | -0.10 | 0.41 |
| Treynor | 0.02 | -0.01 | 0.06 |
| Tax Efficiency | 78.68% | 60.28% | 94.58% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 11.72% | 10.52% | 12.36% | 13.26% |
| Beta | 0.84 | 0.56 | 0.68 | 0.77 |
| Alpha | -0.23 | -0.06 | -0.05 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.62% | 0.47% | 0.59% | 0.69% |
| Sharpe | -0.21 | 0.10 | -0.07 | 0.37 |
| Sortino | -0.33 | 0.22 | -0.10 | 0.41 |
| Treynor | -0.03 | 0.02 | -0.01 | 0.06 |
| Tax Efficiency | - | 78.68% | 60.28% | 94.58% |
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 | December 15, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $7 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| BNS395 |
Investment Objectives
The fund’s objective is to achieve long-term capital growth. It invests primarily in equity securities of smaller companies located around the world.
Investment Strategy
The portfolio adviser follows a bottom up approach. Following a core investment philosophy, the portfolio adviser seeks to build a concentrated portfolio focusing on companies with strong business franchises, purchasing an ownership stake only when the market price deviates from a reasonable estimate of intrinsic value offering an adequate margin of safety.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
1832 Asset Management L.P.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
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 | 2.12% |
|---|---|
| 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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