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Counsel Fixed Income Series A
Global Core Plus Fixd Inc
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NAVPS (08-25-2026) |
$10.93 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.04
(0.37%)
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As at July 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (June 11, 2001): 3.52%
| 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 | -1.48% | 0.76% | 0.33% | 0.91% | 3.02% | 3.17% | 4.36% | 3.26% | 0.80% | -0.01% | 0.73% | 1.26% | 1.21% | 0.95% |
| Benchmark | -1.94% | 1.77% | 1.27% | 1.01% | 2.43% | 3.26% | 4.84% | 3.42% | -0.03% | -1.24% | 0.35% | 1.14% | 1.41% | 0.70% |
| Category Average | -1.20% | -0.06% | -0.49% | -0.11% | 2.07% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | 181 / 371 | 66 / 369 | 84 / 369 | 77 / 369 | 86 / 364 | 117 / 354 | 97 / 319 | 98 / 304 | 82 / 271 | 108 / 251 | 101 / 209 | 86 / 183 | 68 / 151 | 58 / 138 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.43% | 2.00% | 0.68% | 0.22% | -1.23% | 0.57% | 1.51% | -2.03% | 0.13% | 1.37% | 0.88% | -1.48% |
| Benchmark | 0.81% | 2.14% | 0.41% | -0.23% | -1.70% | -0.25% | 1.83% | -0.86% | -1.43% | 1.42% | 2.33% | -1.94% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
3.81% (January 2015)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-2.91% (April 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.27% | 0.88% | 0.59% | 3.59% | 5.31% | -2.99% | -9.87% | 5.77% | 5.02% | 2.78% |
| Benchmark | -1.36% | -0.08% | 7.82% | 1.45% | 7.03% | -6.05% | -10.83% | 2.72% | 6.80% | 3.01% |
| Category Average | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 49/ 124 | 94/ 141 | 81/ 170 | 130/ 201 | 174/ 216 | 184/ 258 | 115/ 284 | 123/ 318 | 92/ 344 | 283/ 357 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
5.77% (2023)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-9.87% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Government Bonds | 36.66 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 35.22 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 14.06 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 10.74 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.73 |
| Other | 0.59 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 97.03 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 2.74 |
| Financial Services | 0.10 |
| Consumer Services | 0.05 |
| Utilities | 0.03 |
| Other | 0.05 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 87.66 |
| Asia | 5.74 |
| Latin America | 2.58 |
| Europe | 1.88 |
| Africa and Middle East | 1.41 |
| Other | 0.73 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Jun-2035 | 5.11 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Sep-2030 | 3.09 |
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Dec-2057 | 2.78 |
| Quebec Province 4.40% 01-Dec-2055 | 2.76 |
| Ontario Province 3.95% 02-Dec-2035 | 2.65 |
| Province of Ontario 3.90% 02-Jun-2036 | 2.48 |
| United States Treasury 1.13% 15-Oct-2030 | 1.73 |
| CPPIB Capital Inc 4.30% 02-Jun-2034 | 1.65 |
| British Clmbia Invst Mgmt Corp 4.00% 02-Jun-2035 | 1.49 |
| United States Treasury 2.38% 15-Feb-2055 | 1.28 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Counsel Fixed Income Series A
Median
Other - Global Core Plus Fixd Inc
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 4.72% | 5.21% | 4.51% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.77 | 0.68 | 0.47 |
| Alpha | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.67% | 0.65% | 0.47% |
| Sharpe | 0.20 | -0.39 | -0.20 |
| Sortino | 0.46 | -0.53 | -0.56 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | -0.03 | -0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 60.83% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 4.31% | 4.72% | 5.21% | 4.51% |
| Beta | 0.69 | 0.77 | 0.68 | 0.47 |
| Alpha | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.70% | 0.67% | 0.65% | 0.47% |
| Sharpe | 0.18 | 0.20 | -0.39 | -0.20 |
| Sortino | 0.02 | 0.46 | -0.53 | -0.56 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | 0.01 | -0.03 | -0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 43.80% | 60.83% | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | June 11, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $673 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| CGF010 | ||
| CGF310 |
Investment Objectives
Counsel Fixed Income seeks to achieve a high level of income by investing in a diversified portfolio of money market instruments, primarily Canadian high-quality government and corporate bonds, convertibles, income trusts, mortgage securities, as well as dividend-paying common and preferred shares.
Investment Strategy
The Fund is sub-advised by three investment specialist teams. A brief description of the investment strategies, as well as the target allocations, are set out below. Counsel may change the sub-advisors at its own discretion. Counsel may change the allocation to each sub-advisor at any time, without notice. Mackenzie Financial Corporation, Toronto, Ontario 60% - 80%; Putnam Investments Canada ULC (“Putnam”) Toronto, Ontario 0% - 25%; Franklin Advisers, Inc. San Mateo, California 0% - 25%.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Mackenzie Financial Corporation
Putnam Investments Canada ULC
Franklin Advisers, Inc.
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
CIBC Mellon Trust Company |
| Registrar |
Mackenzie Financial Corporation |
| Distributor |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 50 |
| PAC Subsequent | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 100 |
Fees
| MER | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.10% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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