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BMO Ascent Balanced Portfolio Series A
Global Neutral Balanced
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NAVPS (11-11-2026) |
$15.32 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.18
(1.18%)
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As at October 31, 2026
As at October 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (September 18, 2017): 6.07%
| 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 | -1.98% | -1.33% | 2.43% | 7.31% | 7.47% | 11.02% | 14.66% | 11.35% | 6.37% | 7.50% | 6.50% | 6.69% | 5.72% | - |
| Benchmark | -1.92% | -1.04% | 3.68% | 7.00% | 5.42% | 10.34% | 14.15% | 12.58% | 7.05% | 7.56% | 7.48% | 8.02% | 7.17% | 7.32% |
| Category Average | -0.26% | -0.51% | 2.60% | 5.89% | 5.96% | 8.69% | 12.17% | 9.94% | 5.28% | 6.96% | 6.20% | 6.55% | 5.61% | 5.85% |
| Category Rank | 1,627 / 1,783 | 1,494 / 1,760 | 1,187 / 1,748 | 503 / 1,730 | 514 / 1,720 | 336 / 1,649 | 275 / 1,587 | 440 / 1,545 | 557 / 1,450 | 582 / 1,309 | 658 / 1,243 | 630 / 1,151 | 562 / 1,020 | - |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.59% | -0.44% | 1.91% | 2.53% | -4.06% | 4.51% | 4.15% | 1.78% | -2.07% | 1.32% | -0.66% | -1.98% |
| Benchmark | -0.22% | -1.26% | 1.04% | 2.06% | -3.32% | 3.53% | 4.15% | 2.26% | -1.63% | 0.55% | 0.35% | -1.92% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
6.62% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-8.41% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | - | - | -2.61% | 10.31% | 6.99% | 7.90% | -11.70% | 8.48% | 14.41% | 12.84% |
| Benchmark | 2.39% | 8.66% | 2.68% | 12.26% | 11.12% | 6.48% | -11.62% | 11.69% | 17.48% | 10.42% |
| Category Average | 5.05% | 7.69% | -3.99% | 13.52% | 7.16% | 9.69% | -11.26% | 9.53% | 12.15% | 9.84% |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Category Rank | - | - | 442/ 1,050 | 1,030/ 1,166 | 701/ 1,255 | 947/ 1,335 | 975/ 1,477 | 1,097/ 1,551 | 554/ 1,598 | 264/ 1,654 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
14.41% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-11.70% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 26.09 |
| International Equity | 25.33 |
| Canadian Equity | 18.11 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 7.89 |
| Canadian Bonds - Funds | 5.61 |
| Other | 16.97 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 26.58 |
| Technology | 14.63 |
| Financial Services | 14.33 |
| Mutual Fund | 7.73 |
| Healthcare | 4.56 |
| Other | 32.17 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 67.37 |
| Europe | 10.86 |
| Asia | 10.43 |
| Multi-National | 8.05 |
| Latin America | 1.52 |
| Other | 1.77 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP) | 13.78 |
| BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (ZCN) | 13.63 |
| BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF (ZEA) | 12.89 |
| BMO Core Plus Bond Fund Series I | 5.61 |
| BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG) | 4.57 |
| BMO Mid-Term U.S. IG Corp Bond Hedged to CAD (ZMU) | 4.02 |
| BMO AAA CLO ETF C$ (ZAAA) | 3.30 |
| ALTITUDE EQT GLOBAL INFRASTRUC MUTUAL FUND | 3.25 |
| BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (ZEM) | 3.06 |
| BMO Global Innovators Fund Advisor Series | 2.82 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
BMO Ascent Balanced Portfolio Series A
Median
Other - Global Neutral Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 7.34% | 8.83% | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.02 | 1.01 | - |
| Alpha | 0.00 | -0.01 | - |
| Rsquared | 0.91% | 0.90% | - |
| Sharpe | 1.47 | 0.40 | - |
| Sortino | 2.90 | 0.61 | - |
| Treynor | 0.11 | 0.03 | - |
| Tax Efficiency | 96.34% | 91.96% | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 8.95% | 7.34% | 8.83% | - |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.02 | 1.01 | - |
| Alpha | 0.01 | 0.00 | -0.01 | - |
| Rsquared | 0.93% | 0.91% | 0.90% | - |
| Sharpe | 0.60 | 1.47 | 0.40 | - |
| Sortino | 0.83 | 2.90 | 0.61 | - |
| Treynor | 0.05 | 0.11 | 0.03 | - |
| Tax Efficiency | 94.40% | 96.34% | 91.96% | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | September 18, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $3,199 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| BMO274 | NL | Open |
| BMO70274 | NL | Open |
Investment Objectives
This fund’s objective is to generate a balance of income and potential for growth by investing primarily, directly or indirectly, in global equities and fixed income securities.
Investment Strategy
These are the strategies the portfolio manager uses to try to achieve the fund’s objective: employs a proprietary model based on fundamental analysis to identify and select investments that may demonstrate superior earnings growth and positive price momentum; employs a strategic asset allocation strategy and may dynamically shift the fund’s exposure across asset classes and markets.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
BMO Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
BMO Investments Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
BMO Investments Inc. State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Distributor |
BMO Investments Inc. |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 75,000 |
| PAC Subsequent | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 10,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 100 |
Fees
| MER | 1.58% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.40% |
| 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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