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Scotia Resource Fund - Series A
Natural Resources Equity
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NAVPS (09-15-2026) |
$55.65 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.32
(0.58%)
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As at August 31, 2026
As at July 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (July 08, 1993): 5.98%
| 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 | 7.58% | 1.68% | -5.26% | 13.83% | 27.13% | 22.51% | 15.60% | 13.93% | 15.73% | 14.92% | 13.49% | 12.43% | 11.71% | 10.54% |
| Benchmark | 12.82% | 5.32% | 0.40% | 26.68% | 50.35% | 38.75% | 30.20% | 24.15% | 22.68% | 20.24% | 17.28% | 15.09% | 13.15% | 11.44% |
| Category Average | 10.55% | 4.80% | 3.70% | 25.90% | 51.60% | 34.04% | 24.15% | 20.55% | 20.55% | 22.40% | 18.96% | 13.93% | 12.99% | 11.04% |
| Category Rank | 102 / 119 | 93 / 118 | 92 / 116 | 106 / 116 | 111 / 114 | 101 / 111 | 106 / 109 | 100 / 109 | 92 / 104 | 94 / 103 | 95 / 102 | 80 / 100 | 77 / 97 | 64 / 88 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 17.03% | -3.80% | -3.74% | 3.06% | 12.24% | 7.04% | -7.33% | 1.13% | -0.58% | -4.43% | -1.11% | 7.58% |
| Benchmark | 11.75% | -2.92% | 9.29% | 0.11% | 9.70% | 15.01% | -4.50% | -1.66% | 1.51% | -8.41% | 1.92% | 12.82% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
44.17% (September 1998)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-25.81% (October 2008)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 45.79% | 10.79% | -11.95% | 18.62% | 7.03% | 19.19% | 13.61% | 0.80% | 3.43% | 34.78% |
| Benchmark | 36.74% | -1.69% | -15.86% | 20.06% | -7.01% | 21.57% | 12.86% | -0.78% | 19.24% | 51.44% |
| Category Average | 40.92% | -2.18% | -21.77% | 9.95% | 5.03% | 32.84% | 13.19% | 2.62% | 7.76% | 44.14% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 50/ 83 | 8/ 88 | 20/ 98 | 16/ 100 | 22/ 102 | 89/ 103 | 85/ 105 | 70/ 109 | 91/ 110 | 73/ 112 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
45.79% (2016)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-11.95% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 55.23 |
| International Equity | 20.92 |
| US Equity | 15.59 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 7.81 |
| Derivatives | 0.45 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Energy | 52.96 |
| Basic Materials | 30.91 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 7.81 |
| Other | 8.32 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 79.08 |
| Asia | 14.02 |
| Europe | 6.90 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Gladiator Metals Corp | 7.45 |
| CANADIAN DOLLAR | 7.29 |
| Nexgen Energy Ltd | 4.85 |
| Canadian Natural Resources Ltd | 4.84 |
| Suncor Energy Inc | 4.76 |
| WA1 Resources Ltd | 4.71 |
| ANDINA COPPER CORP | 4.53 |
| Exxon Mobil Corp | 4.41 |
| Enbridge Inc | 4.14 |
| Williams Cos Inc | 4.03 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Scotia Resource Fund - Series A
Median
Other - Natural Resources Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 19.45% | 20.13% | 19.59% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.79 | 0.85 | 0.87 |
| Alpha | -0.06 | -0.02 | 0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.60% | 0.67% | 0.71% |
| Sharpe | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.51 |
| Sortino | 1.27 | 1.11 | 0.71 |
| Treynor | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.12 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 25.58% | 19.45% | 20.13% | 19.59% |
| Beta | 0.71 | 0.79 | 0.85 | 0.87 |
| Alpha | -0.05 | -0.06 | -0.02 | 0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.55% | 0.60% | 0.67% | 0.71% |
| Sharpe | 0.97 | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.51 |
| Sortino | 2.26 | 1.27 | 1.11 | 0.71 |
| Treynor | 0.35 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.12 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | July 08, 1993 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $152 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| BNS362 |
Investment Objectives
The fund’s objective is aggressive long-term capital growth. It invests primarily in equity securities of Canadian resource based companies, including companies that operate in the oil and gas, gold and precious metals, metals and minerals, and forest products industries.
Investment Strategy
The Fund invests in equity securities of businesses involved in the exploration or exploitation, development, production, processing, transportation or trading in base or ferrous metals, precious commodities (such as gold, silver, platinum, palladium and gems), coal, iron ore, uranium, energy commodities such as oil, natural gas, wind, alternative energy and other hydrocarbon products, lumber and lumber-related products, and other industrial materials.
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 | 2.11% |
|---|---|
| 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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