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Evolve Active Canadian Preferred Share Fund Unhedged Class A
Preferred Sh Fixed Income
FundGrade D
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NAVPS (10-14-2026) |
$20.98 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.04
(-0.21%)
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As at September 30, 2026
As at September 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (April 23, 2019): 4.66%
| 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% | 0.57% | 4.60% | 5.26% | 9.43% | 8.30% | 13.48% | 8.78% | 3.97% | 7.72% | 5.75% | - | - | - |
| Benchmark | -2.53% | 0.03% | 4.05% | 4.42% | 8.32% | 11.98% | 17.47% | 11.55% | 5.90% | 9.02% | 8.10% | 5.60% | 5.55% | 6.59% |
| Category Average | -2.08% | 0.02% | 3.55% | 4.04% | 7.24% | 10.43% | 15.29% | 10.51% | 5.15% | 8.66% | 7.55% | 5.22% | 5.07% | 6.05% |
| Category Rank | 22 / 61 | 14 / 61 | 19 / 61 | 22 / 61 | 23 / 61 | 55 / 61 | 54 / 58 | 54 / 58 | 54 / 58 | 54 / 58 | 49 / 53 | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - | - | - |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.60% | 0.04% | 1.29% | 0.52% | 1.00% | -0.88% | 2.56% | 1.23% | 0.18% | 2.39% | 0.21% | -1.98% |
| Benchmark | 2.24% | -0.08% | 1.55% | 0.39% | 0.89% | -0.92% | 2.51% | 1.56% | -0.08% | 2.35% | 0.27% | -2.53% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
11.19% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-23.37% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | - | - | - | - | -2.18% | 18.97% | -16.12% | 4.83% | 19.32% | 9.20% |
| Benchmark | 6.98% | 13.62% | -7.93% | 3.48% | 6.16% | 19.35% | -18.08% | 5.90% | 24.70% | 16.03% |
| Category Average | 8.78% | 12.66% | -8.25% | 4.17% | 5.25% | 19.63% | -16.73% | 6.27% | 21.47% | 13.42% |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | 53/ 53 | 48/ 58 | 25/ 58 | 41/ 58 | 54/ 58 | 57/ 61 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
19.32% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-16.12% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 89.39 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 5.51 |
| International Equity | 4.06 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.04 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 34.73 |
| Energy | 29.30 |
| Utilities | 19.24 |
| Telecommunications | 6.77 |
| Fixed Income | 5.51 |
| Other | 4.45 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 95.94 |
| Latin America | 4.06 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Brookfield Corp - Pfd | 5.53 |
| Enbridge Inc - Pfd Sr 19 | 5.27 |
| Fortis Inc - Pfd Sr M | 4.10 |
| Enbridge Inc - Pfd Sr 7 | 3.35 |
| TC Energy Corp - Pfd Sr 7 | 3.28 |
| Pembina Pipeline Corp - Pfd Cl A Sr 15 | 3.17 |
| Coast Capital Savings FCU 8.88% 02-May-2033 | 3.00 |
| Power Corp of Canada - Pfd Sr G | 2.98 |
| BCE Inc - Pfd Sr AA | 2.67 |
| Manulife Financial Corp - Pfd Sr 11 | 2.62 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Evolve Active Canadian Preferred Share Fund Unhedged Class A
Median
Other - Preferred Sh Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 6.95% | 8.59% | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.78 | 0.80 | - |
| Alpha | 0.00 | -0.01 | - |
| Rsquared | 0.87% | 0.92% | - |
| Sharpe | 1.39 | 0.14 | - |
| Sortino | 2.97 | 0.21 | - |
| Treynor | 0.12 | 0.02 | - |
| Tax Efficiency | 90.35% | 62.17% | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 4.82% | 6.95% | 8.59% | - |
| Beta | 0.92 | 0.78 | 0.80 | - |
| Alpha | 0.02 | 0.00 | -0.01 | - |
| Rsquared | 0.98% | 0.87% | 0.92% | - |
| Sharpe | 1.44 | 1.39 | 0.14 | - |
| Sortino | 2.45 | 2.97 | 0.21 | - |
| Treynor | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.02 | - |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 90.35% | 62.17% | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | April 23, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | - |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| EVF101 | FE | Open |
Investment Objectives
DIVS seeks to provide holders of Units with stable income and long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in a diversified mix of preferred shares of Canadian issuers, in addition to U.S. and international issuers.
Investment Strategy
The investment strategy of each Evolve Fund is to invest in and hold a portfolio of securities selected by the Manager or the applicable Sub-Advisor in order to achieve its investment objectives. Each Evolve Fund will invest in its own actively managed portfolio comprised of various securities and instruments which may include, but are not limited to, equity and equity related securities, debt securities, futures contracts, senior secured loans and exchange traded funds.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Evolve Funds Group Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Addenda Capital Inc.
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Evolve Funds Group Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
CIBC Mellon Trust Company |
| Registrar |
TSX Trust Company |
| Distributor |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 500 |
| PAC Subsequent | 0 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 500 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 0 |
Fees
| MER | 1.86% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.40% |
| Load | Back Fee Only |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 0.75% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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