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Counsel High Yield Fixed Income Series A
High Yield Fixed Income
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NAVPS (10-27-2026) |
$9.23 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.05
(0.51%)
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As at September 30, 2026
As at July 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (July 20, 2012): 4.61%
| 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 | -0.01% | -1.52% | 2.90% | 3.60% | 3.50% | 6.15% | 8.45% | 7.99% | 4.69% | 4.25% | 3.68% | 3.94% | 3.62% | 3.48% |
| Benchmark | -0.43% | -1.85% | 2.60% | 3.31% | 2.96% | 7.15% | 10.31% | 10.47% | 5.25% | 5.18% | 5.13% | 5.53% | 5.43% | 5.34% |
| Category Average | -1.92% | -1.80% | 0.35% | -0.19% | 0.49% | 3.07% | 6.17% | 6.04% | 2.05% | 3.07% | 2.94% | 3.06% | 2.88% | 3.10% |
| Category Rank | 17 / 259 | 71 / 257 | 25 / 257 | 24 / 255 | 32 / 254 | 36 / 246 | 36 / 243 | 46 / 239 | 28 / 233 | 79 / 223 | 90 / 218 | 77 / 208 | 74 / 189 | 89 / 174 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.94% | 0.12% | -1.15% | -0.38% | 0.53% | 0.52% | -0.77% | 2.08% | 3.16% | -1.41% | -0.11% | -0.01% |
| Benchmark | 0.55% | -0.09% | -0.80% | -0.26% | 0.83% | 0.13% | -0.18% | 1.73% | 2.93% | -1.29% | -0.14% | -0.43% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
3.90% (July 2015)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-9.61% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 8.13% | 2.12% | -1.68% | 8.30% | 0.98% | 1.96% | -6.15% | 7.98% | 15.43% | 2.82% |
| Benchmark | 10.80% | 2.96% | 5.36% | 7.98% | 6.14% | 0.50% | -6.92% | 10.36% | 17.23% | 5.59% |
| Category Average | 9.58% | 5.34% | -2.63% | 9.49% | 5.35% | 3.21% | -10.00% | 8.59% | 7.12% | 5.98% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 148/ 172 | 167/ 180 | 70/ 191 | 172/ 215 | 190/ 221 | 194/ 226 | 34/ 233 | 191/ 239 | 17/ 245 | 238/ 246 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
15.43% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-6.15% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 84.14 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 6.88 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 3.92 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 3.85 |
| US Equity | 0.67 |
| Other | 0.54 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 95.22 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 3.93 |
| Consumer Services | 0.24 |
| Utilities | 0.19 |
| Other | 0.42 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 92.09 |
| Europe | 3.88 |
| Latin America | 2.48 |
| Asia | 0.73 |
| Africa and Middle East | 0.25 |
| Other | 0.57 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Counsel North American High Yield Bond Series O | 79.23 |
| BlueBay Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fd O | 20.79 |
| Currency Hedge contract #HG153 | 0.03 |
| Currency Hedge contract #HG152 | 0.02 |
| United States Dollars | 0.02 |
| Canadian Dollars | -0.09 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Counsel High Yield Fixed Income Series A
Median
Other - High Yield Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 5.18% | 5.70% | 6.02% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.09 | 0.85 | 0.88 |
| Alpha | -0.03 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.87% | 0.84% | 0.83% |
| Sharpe | 0.96 | 0.30 | 0.27 |
| Sortino | 1.59 | 0.43 | 0.13 |
| Treynor | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 69.71% | 50.53% | 43.13% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 4.53% | 5.18% | 5.70% | 6.02% |
| Beta | 1.11 | 1.09 | 0.85 | 0.88 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | -0.03 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.94% | 0.87% | 0.84% | 0.83% |
| Sharpe | 0.29 | 0.96 | 0.30 | 0.27 |
| Sortino | 0.21 | 1.59 | 0.43 | 0.13 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 31.87% | 69.71% | 50.53% | 43.13% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | July 20, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $81 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| CGF149 | FE | Open |
| CGF151 | LSC | Open |
Investment Objectives
Counsel High Yield Fixed Income seeks to achieve a high level of income with the potential for long-term capital growth. The Fund will invest, either directly or through securities of other mutual funds, primarily in Canadian, U.S. and international fixed-income securities, as well as mortgage-backed securities, equity and equity-like securities that are expected to produce income.
Investment Strategy
The names of the Underlying Funds and a brief description of their investment strategies, as well as the Asset Allocation Ranges of the Fund’s assets to the Underlying Funds, are set out in the following table. The portfolio’s Underlying Funds are selected and may be changed by Counsel at its sole discretion. Counsel may change the allocation available to each Underlying Fund at any time without notice.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce |
| 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 | - |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | - |
Fees
| MER | 1.84% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.45% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | 6.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 0.75% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | 0.75% |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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