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Fidelity Canadian Balanced Fund Series B

Canadian Neutral Balanced

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FundGrade C

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FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient

FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient

2015, 2014

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NAVPS
(11-03-2025)
$30.57
Change
-$0.01 (-0.02%)

As at September 30, 2025

As at June 30, 2025

Period
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Fidelity Canadian Balanced Fund Series B

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Fund Returns

Inception Return (September 29, 1998): 7.37%

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 2.95% 5.54% 9.68% 10.02% 14.36% 15.40% 11.33% 6.26% 7.14% 6.97% 6.84% 6.68% 6.04% 6.15%
Benchmark 3.78% 7.42% 12.09% 14.03% 16.37% 18.36% 13.55% 7.93% 8.88% 8.00% 8.08% 7.57% 7.11% 7.46%
Category Average 2.64% 4.89% 8.28% 9.41% 10.78% 14.55% 11.18% 5.71% 7.01% 6.25% 6.03% 5.71% 5.45% 5.63%
Category Rank 172 / 454 221 / 454 131 / 444 218 / 444 79 / 444 216 / 436 248 / 418 231 / 398 286 / 384 188 / 369 159 / 361 135 / 348 170 / 335 193 / 321
Quartile Ranking 2 2 2 2 1 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3

Monthly Return

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Monthly Return
Return % Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Fund 0.92% 4.98% -1.88% 3.03% -0.16% -2.49% -0.71% 2.95% 1.68% 0.97% 1.53% 2.95%
Benchmark -0.02% 4.18% -2.03% 2.42% 0.29% -0.96% -0.40% 3.10% 1.62% 0.59% 2.90% 3.78%

Best Monthly Return Since Inception

7.95% (December 1999)

Worst Monthly Return Since Inception

-10.54% (March 2020)

Calendar Return (%)

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Calendar Return
Return % 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Fund 3.53% 5.46% 4.92% -3.48% 14.11% 9.36% 10.65% -9.40% 8.19% 13.24%
Benchmark -3.02% 11.97% 6.22% -4.30% 15.62% 7.61% 11.90% -8.20% 9.43% 13.55%
Category Average 0.06% 6.65% 5.72% -4.72% 12.57% 6.33% 10.85% -9.35% 8.27% 11.70%
Quartile Ranking 1 4 4 2 2 1 3 4 3 2
Category Rank 48/ 296 284/ 329 257/ 340 145/ 351 120/ 361 34/ 370 272/ 385 310/ 404 260/ 424 168/ 438

Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)

14.11% (2019)

Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)

-9.40% (2022)

Asset Allocation

Asset Allocation
Name Percent
Canadian Equity 46.54
Canadian Government Bonds 21.05
Canadian Corporate Bonds 14.01
Foreign Corporate Bonds 9.39
US Equity 4.79
Other 4.22

Sector Allocation

Sector Allocation
Name Percent
Fixed Income 45.45
Financial Services 15.74
Technology 8.78
Basic Materials 7.48
Industrial Services 6.86
Other 15.69

Geographic Allocation

Geographic Allocation
Name Percent
North America 98.42
Europe 0.46
Multi-National 0.40
Asia 0.09
Latin America 0.02
Other 0.61

Top Holdings

Top Holdings
Name Percent
Fidelity American High Yield Fund Series O -
Royal Bank of Canada -
Constellation Software Inc -
Shopify Inc Cl A -
Toronto-Dominion Bank -
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd -
Atkinsrealis Group Inc -
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd -
WSP Global Inc -
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd -

Equity Style

Market capitalization is large. Equity style is growth.

Fixed Income Style

Average Duration: M. Average Credit Quality: M.
Period: 

Risk vs Return (3 Yr)

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Fidelity Canadian Balanced Fund Series B

Median

Other - Canadian Neutral Balanced

3 Yr Annualized

Standard Deviation 7.55% 8.02% 7.97%
Beta 0.86% 0.88% 0.92%
Alpha 0.00% -0.01% -0.01%
Rsquared 0.92% 0.93% 0.92%
Sharpe 0.94% 0.57% 0.57%
Sortino 1.92% 0.81% 0.59%
Treynor 0.08% 0.05% 0.05%
Tax Efficiency 94.21% 86.16% 81.45%
Volatility Volatility rating is 4 on a scale of 1 to 10 Volatility rating is 4 on a scale of 1 to 10 Volatility rating is 3 on a scale of 1 to 10

Risk Rating

Rating 4 out of ten

Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison

Key Ratio
Key Ratio 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr
Standard Deviation 7.59% 7.55% 8.02% 7.97%
Beta 1.02% 0.86% 0.88% 0.92%
Alpha -0.02% 0.00% -0.01% -0.01%
Rsquared 0.87% 0.92% 0.93% 0.92%
Sharpe 1.42% 0.94% 0.57% 0.57%
Sortino 2.96% 1.92% 0.81% 0.59%
Treynor 0.11% 0.08% 0.05% 0.05%
Tax Efficiency 92.80% 94.21% 86.16% 81.45%

Fund Details

Start Date September 29, 1998
Instrument Type Mutual Fund
Share Class Commission Based Advice
Legal Status Trust
Sales Status Open
Currency CAD
Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Assets ($mil) $6,688

Fund Codes

FundServ Code Load Code Sales Status
FID282

Investment Objectives

The Fund aims to achieve high total investment return. The Fund uses a balanced approach. It invests primarily in a mix of Canadian equity securities, investment grade bonds, high yield securities and money market instruments. The Fund can invest in these securities either directly or indirectly through investments in underlying funds.

Investment Strategy

To meet the Fund’s objectives, the portfolio management team: Follows a neutral mix guideline of approx. 50% equity securities, 40% investment grade bonds, and 10% high yield securities. Generally keeps the Fund’s asset mix within the following ranges: 40-60% equity securities, 30-50% investment grade bonds, and 0-20% high yield securities. Invests in any kind of equity or fixed income security, or money market instrument, including high yield securities and other lower quality debt securities.

Portfolio Management

Portfolio Manager

Fidelity Investments Canada ULC

  • Darren Lekkerkerker
  • David D. Wolf
  • David Tulk
Sub-Advisor

Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC

Management and Organization

Fund Manager

Fidelity Investments Canada ULC

Custodian

CIBC Mellon Trust Company

State Street Trust Company Canada

Registrar

Fidelity Investments Canada ULC

Distributor

Fidelity Investments Canada ULC

Investment Minimums

RSP Eligible Yes
PAC Allowed Yes
PAC Initial Investment 500
PAC Subsequent 25
SWP Allowed Yes
SWP Min Balance 5,000
SWP Min Withdrawal 50

Fees

MER 2.06%
Management Fee 1.70%
Load Back Fee Only
FE Max 5.00%
DSC Max -
Trailer Fee Max (FE) 1.00%
Trailer Fee Max (DSC) -
Trailer Fee Max (NL) -
Trailer Fee Max (LL) -

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