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Scotia U.S. $ Balanced Fund - Series A
Global Neutral Balanced
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NAVPS (06-22-2026) |
$16.38 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.09
(-0.53%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (July 11, 2011): 6.25%
| 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 | 2.85% | 5.30% | 8.57% | 9.77% | 23.36% | 18.84% | 17.84% | 13.11% | 8.93% | 11.40% | 10.70% | 9.68% | 8.86% | 8.19% |
| Benchmark | 2.84% | 3.06% | 7.52% | 6.77% | 17.40% | 14.07% | 13.48% | 9.51% | 5.26% | 8.12% | 7.83% | 6.92% | 6.99% | 7.29% |
| Category Average | 2.60% | 2.28% | 5.38% | 5.90% | 14.32% | 11.64% | 11.45% | 8.71% | 6.06% | 7.52% | 6.76% | 6.24% | 5.81% | 6.18% |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 5.33% | 1.09% | 0.52% | 3.48% | 2.60% | -0.01% | -1.09% | 2.42% | 1.78% | -4.76% | 7.50% | 2.85% |
| Benchmark | 3.40% | 0.01% | 2.19% | 2.24% | 1.01% | 0.06% | 0.70% | 2.11% | 1.46% | -5.38% | 5.92% | 2.84% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
7.77% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-7.81% (September 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 4.92% | 3.26% | -5.58% | 18.80% | 12.63% | 9.68% | -14.24% | 17.36% | 15.27% | 17.84% |
| Benchmark | 5.51% | 16.32% | -5.58% | 17.91% | 13.35% | 6.94% | -17.27% | 14.38% | 7.99% | 15.92% |
| Category Average | 5.05% | 7.69% | -3.99% | 13.52% | 7.16% | 9.69% | -11.26% | 9.53% | 12.15% | 9.84% |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
18.80% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-14.24% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 42.20 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 24.19 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 15.29 |
| International Equity | 13.11 |
| Canadian Equity | 3.23 |
| Other | 1.98 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 39.47 |
| Technology | 25.03 |
| Consumer Services | 10.11 |
| Industrial Goods | 9.61 |
| Healthcare | 4.02 |
| Other | 11.76 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 86.89 |
| Europe | 8.48 |
| Asia | 4.63 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| 1832 AM INV GRADE US CORP BOND | 23.03 |
| US TREASURY N/B | 5.70 |
| Alphabet Inc Cl C | 4.78 |
| Amazon.com Inc | 4.72 |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd - ADR | 4.63 |
| NVIDIA Corp | 4.59 |
| United States Treasury 3.00% 15-Aug-2052 | 3.03 |
| United States Treasury 4.63% 15-Feb-2035 | 2.76 |
| Eaton Corp PLC | 2.50 |
| Shopify Inc Cl A | 2.46 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Scotia U.S. $ Balanced Fund - Series A
Median
Other - Global Neutral Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 10.09% | 11.21% | 9.99% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.16 | 1.12 | 1.03 |
| Alpha | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.65% | 0.70% | 0.57% |
| Sharpe | 1.33 | 0.56 | 0.65 |
| Sortino | 2.71 | 0.85 | 0.82 |
| Treynor | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Tax Efficiency | 89.35% | 84.78% | 87.24% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 10.79% | 10.09% | 11.21% | 9.99% |
| Beta | 1.26 | 1.16 | 1.12 | 1.03 |
| Alpha | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.76% | 0.65% | 0.70% | 0.57% |
| Sharpe | 1.79 | 1.33 | 0.56 | 0.65 |
| Sortino | 3.60 | 2.71 | 0.85 | 0.82 |
| Treynor | 0.15 | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Tax Efficiency | 82.84% | 89.35% | 84.78% | 87.24% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | July 11, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | USD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $361 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| BNS308 |
Investment Objectives
The fund’s objective is to provide long term capital growth and current income in U.S. dollars. It invests primarily in a combination of fixed income and equity securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars.
Investment Strategy
The Fund uses an asset allocation approach by investing in a diversified portfolio primarily consisting of fixed income and equity securities denominated in U.S. dollars. The Fund’s asset mix will vary according to the portfolio adviser’s view of market and economic conditions. Investment analysis for the equity component of the Fund’s portfolio follows a bottom-up approach, which emphasizes careful company specific analysis.
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 | 50 |
| PAC Subsequent | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 1.94% |
|---|---|
| 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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