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Scotia Dividend Balanced Fund - Series A
Canadian Equity Balanced
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FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient
2014, 2013
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NAVPS (08-12-2026) |
$18.11 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.01
(-0.04%)
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As at July 31, 2026
As at June 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (August 30, 2010): 7.31%
| 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 | 0.76% | 3.93% | 8.99% | 10.62% | 21.73% | 16.88% | 13.33% | 11.49% | 9.07% | 11.44% | 9.48% | 8.62% | 8.02% | 7.34% |
| Benchmark | 0.51% | 3.26% | 8.62% | 9.47% | 24.20% | 20.31% | 18.03% | 14.83% | 11.18% | 12.68% | 11.40% | 10.53% | 10.38% | 9.76% |
| Category Average | 0.42% | 3.89% | 6.72% | 7.00% | 13.47% | 11.44% | 11.70% | 9.85% | 7.29% | 9.15% | 7.83% | 7.17% | 7.09% | 6.83% |
| Category Rank | 133 / 361 | 227 / 361 | 131 / 359 | 102 / 359 | 66 / 356 | 72 / 336 | 177 / 332 | 158 / 330 | 118 / 321 | 95 / 318 | 102 / 316 | 94 / 304 | 147 / 278 | 159 / 261 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 3.31% | 2.83% | 2.57% | -0.40% | 1.39% | 1.50% | 5.22% | -2.38% | 2.10% | 1.77% | 1.35% | 0.76% |
| Benchmark | 3.81% | 4.50% | 0.91% | 2.96% | 0.65% | 0.78% | 6.21% | -3.73% | 2.87% | 2.24% | 0.49% | 0.51% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
9.18% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-10.41% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 14.38% | 0.67% | -6.61% | 14.10% | 2.25% | 18.79% | -3.62% | 6.67% | 11.71% | 16.76% |
| Benchmark | 15.95% | 7.50% | -6.34% | 18.83% | 6.85% | 17.62% | -7.12% | 10.48% | 17.11% | 23.78% |
| Category Average | 10.63% | 6.12% | -6.63% | 14.36% | 4.77% | 15.38% | -7.74% | 9.70% | 12.92% | 11.54% |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 64/ 253 | 256/ 262 | 154/ 291 | 228/ 311 | 228/ 316 | 82/ 318 | 26/ 326 | 308/ 330 | 280/ 332 | 69/ 336 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
18.79% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-6.61% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 49.46 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 12.52 |
| International Equity | 10.67 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 10.13 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 7.56 |
| Other | 9.66 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 22.85 |
| Financial Services | 17.76 |
| Industrial Services | 12.55 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 7.56 |
| Real Estate | 6.14 |
| Other | 33.14 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 89.34 |
| Europe | 10.67 |
| Other | -0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Scotia Canadian Income Fund Series I | 25.39 |
| Northland Power Inc | 5.97 |
| Eurofins Scientific SE | 5.30 |
| Scotia Wealth Canadian Corporate Bond Pool K | 3.61 |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 3.42 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 2.78 |
| Shopify Inc Cl A | 2.60 |
| Canadian National Railway Co | 2.53 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia | 2.52 |
| iA Financial Corp Inc | 2.40 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Scotia Dividend Balanced Fund - Series A
Median
Other - Canadian Equity Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 8.71% | 9.21% | 9.17% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.89 | 0.84 | 0.83 |
| Alpha | -0.02 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.84% | 0.89% | 0.88% |
| Sharpe | 1.09 | 0.67 | 0.61 |
| Sortino | 2.17 | 1.11 | 0.76 |
| Treynor | 0.11 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Tax Efficiency | 86.90% | 83.44% | 85.44% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 6.55% | 8.71% | 9.21% | 9.17% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 0.89 | 0.84 | 0.83 |
| Alpha | 0.06 | -0.02 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.69% | 0.84% | 0.89% | 0.88% |
| Sharpe | 2.70 | 1.09 | 0.67 | 0.61 |
| Sortino | 6.28 | 2.17 | 1.11 | 0.76 |
| Treynor | 0.29 | 0.11 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Tax Efficiency | 91.71% | 86.90% | 83.44% | 85.44% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | August 30, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $622 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| BNS310 |
Investment Objectives
The fund’s objective is to achieve long-term capital growth and current income return. It invests, either directly or through investing in securities of other funds, primarily in equity securities of companies that pay dividends or that are expected to pay dividends, fixed income securities, and other securities that are expected to distribute income.
Investment Strategy
The portfolio adviser uses fundamental analysis to identify investments that pay dividends and income and/or have the potential for capital 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.
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 | 1.93% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.65% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 0.75% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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