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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
(02-23-2026)
$9.17
Change
$0.02 (0.17%)

As at January 31, 2026

As at January 31, 2026

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Guardian Canadian Bond Fund Series A

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Fund Returns

Inception Return (September 30, 2013): 1.93%

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 0.47% -0.58% 2.44% 0.47% 2.10% 4.30% 3.32% 0.88% -0.48% 0.43% 1.37% 1.64% 1.53% 1.36%
Benchmark 0.63% -0.48% 2.46% 0.63% 1.90% 4.28% 3.55% 1.02% -0.10% 0.58% 1.74% 1.96% 1.96% 1.85%
Category Average 0.57% -0.45% 2.28% 0.57% 1.78% 3.90% 3.16% 0.66% -0.48% 0.31% 1.29% 1.35% 1.34% 1.38%
Category Rank 389 / 491 399 / 490 273 / 486 389 / 491 227 / 473 226 / 436 254 / 412 247 / 405 255 / 391 215 / 368 213 / 353 177 / 330 175 / 304 182 / 269
Quartile Ranking 4 4 3 4 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Monthly Return

Monthly Return
Return % Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
Fund 1.25% -0.30% -0.50% -0.24% 0.25% -0.79% 0.58% 1.85% 0.58% 0.26% -1.31% 0.47%
Benchmark 1.14% -0.29% -0.77% 0.08% 0.04% -0.74% 0.37% 1.80% 0.76% 0.26% -1.36% 0.63%

Best Monthly Return Since Inception

4.57% (January 2015)

Worst Monthly Return Since Inception

-3.54% (April 2022)

Calendar Return (%)

Calendar Return
Return % 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Fund 0.38% 1.50% 1.25% 5.25% 9.84% -3.90% -12.03% 6.19% 3.86% 2.81%
Benchmark 1.54% 2.70% 1.29% 6.97% 8.61% -2.71% -11.46% 6.38% 4.10% 2.40%
Category Average 1.60% 1.96% -0.34% 6.21% 8.18% -2.79% -12.16% 6.16% 3.68% 2.23%
Quartile Ranking 4 3 2 4 1 4 3 3 3 2
Category Rank 254/ 269 212/ 303 92/ 324 304/ 353 49/ 365 370/ 387 250/ 404 252/ 412 277/ 435 192/ 473

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 62.72
Canadian Corporate Bonds 30.82
Foreign Government Bonds 5.48
Cash and Equivalents 0.97
Other 0.01

Sector Allocation

Sector Allocation
Name Percent
Fixed Income 99.02
Cash and Cash Equivalent 0.98

Geographic Allocation

Geographic Allocation
Name Percent
North America 100.00

Top Holdings

Top Holdings
Name Percent
Toronto-Dominion Bank 3.84% 29-May-2030 8.01
British Columbia Province 4.15% 18-Jun-2034 7.95
Canada Housing Trust No 1 1.10% 15-Mar-2031 6.08
Ontario Province 3.75% 02-Jun-2032 5.76
Ontario Province 5.85% 08-Mar-2033 5.73
Suncor Energy Inc. 3.55% 14-Nov-2030 5.06
Canada Housing Trust No 1 3.65% 15-Jun-2033 4.69
United States Treasury 3.88% 15-Aug-2034 4.45
Canada Housing Trust No 1 3.60% 15-Dec-2027 4.32
Ontario Province 4.15% 02-Dec-2054 3.92

Equity Style

Equity style data not available

Fixed Income Style

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

Risk vs Return (3 Yr)

Guardian Canadian Bond Fund Series A

Median

Other - Canadian Fixed Income

3 Yr Annualized

Standard Deviation 5.58% 6.44% 5.37%
Beta 1.00% 1.06% 1.00%
Alpha 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Rsquared 0.91% 0.95% 0.94%
Sharpe -0.07% -0.47% -0.06%
Sortino 0.12% -0.66% -0.38%
Treynor 0.00% -0.03% 0.00%
Tax Efficiency 59.07% - 29.04%
Volatility Volatility rating is 3 on a scale of 1 to 10 Volatility rating is 3 on a scale of 1 to 10 Volatility rating is 2 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 3.02% 5.58% 6.44% 5.37%
Beta 0.97% 1.00% 1.06% 1.00%
Alpha 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Rsquared 0.96% 0.91% 0.95% 0.94%
Sharpe -0.13% -0.07% -0.47% -0.06%
Sortino -0.41% 0.12% -0.66% -0.38%
Treynor 0.00% 0.00% -0.03% 0.00%
Tax Efficiency 21.63% 59.07% - 29.04%

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) $5

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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