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Guardian Canadian Bond Fund Series A

Canadian Fixed Income

FundGrade C Click for more information on Fundata’s FundGrade

FundGrade C

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FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient

FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient

2015

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NAVPS
(06-09-2025)
$9.13
Change
-$0.01 (-0.10%)

As at May 31, 2025

As at May 31, 2025

Period
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Guardian Canadian Bond Fund Series A

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Fund Returns

Inception Return (September 30, 2013): 1.88%

Fund Returns
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 -0.24% -1.03% 0.62% 1.39% 7.23% 4.64% 3.14% -0.03% -0.70% 0.64% 1.52% 1.06% 1.13% 1.21%
Benchmark 0.08% -0.97% 0.76% 1.28% 8.93% 4.72% 3.34% 0.32% -0.12% 1.00% 1.83% 1.49% 1.65% 1.76%
Category Average 0.05% -1.02% 0.26% 1.07% 6.32% 4.37% 2.88% -0.32% -0.27% 0.63% 1.28% 0.93% 1.10% 1.11%
Category Rank 452 / 477 235 / 474 165 / 473 115 / 474 123 / 447 206 / 427 246 / 414 223 / 401 309 / 379 221 / 365 188 / 345 187 / 320 186 / 293 159 / 258
Quartile Ranking 4 2 2 1 2 2 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3

Monthly Return

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Monthly Return
Return % Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
Fund 1.09% 2.59% 0.30% 1.97% -1.15% 1.64% -0.76% 1.17% 1.25% -0.30% -0.50% -0.24%
Benchmark 2.98% 2.14% 0.52% 1.82% -1.07% 1.51% -0.52% 1.13% 1.14% -0.29% -0.77% 0.08%

Best Monthly Return Since Inception

4.57% (January 2015)

Worst Monthly Return Since Inception

-3.54% (April 2022)

Calendar Return (%)

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Calendar Return
Return % 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Fund 2.69% 0.38% 1.50% 1.25% 5.25% 9.84% -3.90% -12.03% 6.19% 3.86%
Benchmark 3.57% 1.54% 2.70% 1.29% 6.97% 8.61% -2.71% -11.46% 6.38% 4.10%
Category Average 1.07% 1.60% 1.96% -0.34% 6.21% 8.18% -2.79% -12.16% 6.16% 3.68%
Quartile Ranking 2 4 3 2 4 1 4 3 3 3
Category Rank 103/ 254 260/ 276 214/ 310 96/ 331 306/ 359 49/ 371 375/ 393 255/ 410 256/ 418 281/ 439

Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)

9.84% (2020)

Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)

-12.03% (2022)

Asset Allocation

Asset Allocation
Name Percent
Canadian Government Bonds 65.89
Canadian Corporate Bonds 27.51
Foreign Government Bonds 5.79
Cash and Equivalents 0.80
Other 0.01

Sector Allocation

Sector Allocation
Name Percent
Fixed Income 99.19
Cash and Cash Equivalent 0.81

Geographic Allocation

Geographic Allocation
Name Percent
North America 100.00

Top Holdings

Top Holdings
Name Percent
Canada Housing Trust No 1 3.65% 15-Jun-2033 13.15
Ontario Province 4.15% 02-Jun-2034 11.17
British Columbia Province 4.15% 18-Jun-2034 9.47
Ontario Province 5.85% 08-Mar-2033 5.82
United States Treasury 3.88% 15-Aug-2034 5.79
Toronto-Dominion Bank/The 3.84% 29-May-2031 5.63
Ontario Province 1.90% 02-Dec-2051 4.77
Sun Life Financial Inc 2.80% 21-Nov-2028 4.60
Ontario Province 3.65% 02-Jun-2033 3.97
Ontario Province 3.60% 02-Jun-2035 3.49

Equity Style

Equity style data not available

Fixed Income Style

Average Duration: L. Average Credit Quality: H.
Period: 

Risk vs Return (3 Yr)

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Guardian Canadian Bond Fund Series A

Median

Other - Canadian Fixed Income

3 Yr Annualized

Standard Deviation 6.92% 6.47% 5.35%
Beta 1.06% 1.05% 1.00%
Alpha 0.00% -0.01% -0.01%
Rsquared 0.94% 0.95% 0.94%
Sharpe -0.09% -0.46% -0.07%
Sortino 0.07% -0.70% -0.41%
Treynor -0.01% -0.03% 0.00%
Tax Efficiency 62.50% - 21.73%
Volatility Volatility rating is 3 on a scale of 1 to 10 Volatility rating is 2 on a scale of 1 to 10 Volatility rating is 1 on a scale of 1 to 10

Risk Rating

Rating 3 out of ten

Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison

Key Ratio
Key Ratio 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr
Standard Deviation 4.13% 6.92% 6.47% 5.35%
Beta 0.83% 1.06% 1.05% 1.00%
Alpha 0.00% 0.00% -0.01% -0.01%
Rsquared 0.78% 0.94% 0.95% 0.94%
Sharpe 0.86% -0.09% -0.46% -0.07%
Sortino 2.02% 0.07% -0.70% -0.41%
Treynor 0.04% -0.01% -0.03% 0.00%
Tax Efficiency 71.92% 62.50% - 21.73%

Fund Details

Start Date September 30, 2013
Instrument Type Mutual Fund
Share Class Commission Based Advice
Legal Status Trust
Sales Status Open
Currency CAD
Distribution Frequency Monthly
Assets ($mil) $4

Fund Codes

FundServ Code Load Code Sales Status
GCG554

Investment Objectives

The primary objective of the Fund is the provision of a high level of current interest income while at the same time preserving capital and seeking opportunities for capital appreciation primarily through investments in Canadian bonds, debentures, notes or other evidence of indebtedness.

Investment Strategy

We use a pro-active, disciplined management approach while employing various analytical tools to identify investments that offer value on a relative basis with a view to maximizing current income while preserving the prospect for some capital growth. We adhere to a risk management process that is designed to limit total exposure to individual issuers, diversify exposure to various term maturities and credit risks, and maintain portfolio liquidity.

Portfolio Management

Portfolio Manager

Guardian Capital LP

  • Domenic Gallelli
  • Aubrey Basdeo
Sub-Advisor

-

Management and Organization

Fund Manager

Guardian Capital LP

Custodian

CIBC Mellon Trust Company

Registrar

CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company

Distributor

Worldsource Financial Management Inc.

Worldsource Securities Inc

Investment Minimums

RSP Eligible Yes
PAC Allowed No
PAC Initial Investment -
PAC Subsequent -
SWP Allowed Yes
SWP Min Balance 500
SWP Min Withdrawal 0

Fees

MER 0.95%
Management Fee 0.80%
Load Back Fee Only
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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