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GuardBonds 2027 Investment Grade Bond Fund Series A
Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
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NAVPS (10-07-2026) |
$21.26 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.00
(0.01%)
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As at August 31, 2026
As at August 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 05, 2024): 3.84%
| 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 | 0.18% | 0.48% | 0.66% | 1.21% | 2.15% | 3.27% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Benchmark | 0.09% | 0.05% | -0.06% | 1.13% | 2.23% | 3.41% | 4.76% | 3.99% | 2.08% | 1.82% | 2.16% | 2.45% | 2.24% | 2.02% |
| Category Average | 0.10% | 0.05% | -0.04% | 0.93% | 1.86% | 2.91% | 4.25% | 3.59% | 1.75% | 1.59% | 1.83% | 2.01% | 1.80% | 1.64% |
| Category Rank | 90 / 312 | 77 / 307 | 75 / 299 | 152 / 295 | 171 / 278 | 136 / 245 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.51% | 0.29% | 0.14% | -0.02% | 0.33% | 0.22% | -0.34% | 0.13% | 0.40% | 0.22% | 0.08% | 0.18% |
| Benchmark | 0.75% | 0.38% | 0.22% | -0.27% | 0.45% | 0.74% | -0.88% | 0.04% | 0.74% | 0.32% | -0.36% | 0.09% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
1.59% (July 2024)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-0.75% (April 2024)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.33% |
| Benchmark | 0.90% | 0.27% | 1.89% | 2.98% | 5.17% | -0.92% | -3.98% | 4.92% | 5.71% | 3.77% |
| Category Average | 0.85% | 0.42% | 0.53% | 2.93% | 4.36% | -0.83% | -4.45% | 4.84% | 5.17% | 3.22% |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 164/ 257 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
3.33% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
3.33% (2025)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 79.88 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 19.98 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.14 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 99.86 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 0.14 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 100.00 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ontario Province 1.05% 08-Sep-2027 | 19.98 |
| OMERS Finance Trust 1.55% 21-Apr-2027 | 9.48 |
| Ontario Teachers Finance Trust 1.10% 19-Oct-2027 | 9.46 |
| Bell Canada 1.65% 16-Jun-2027 | 9.39 |
| Saputo Inc 2.24% 07-Apr-2027 | 9.39 |
| Granite REIT Holdings LP 3.06% 04-Jun-2027 | 8.52 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia 1.40% 01-Nov-2027 | 7.66 |
| Choice Properties REIT 2.85% 21-May-2027 | 7.08 |
| Suncor Energy Inc. 2.95% 14-Nov-2027 | 6.37 |
| Royal Bank of Canada 2.33% 28-Jan-2027 | 4.80 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | - | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | - | - | - |
| Alpha | - | - | - |
| Rsquared | - | - | - |
| Sharpe | - | - | - |
| Sortino | - | - | - |
| Treynor | - | - | - |
| Tax Efficiency | - | - | - |
| Volatility | - | - | - |
Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 0.75% | - | - | - |
| Beta | 0.40 | - | - | - |
| Alpha | 0.01 | - | - | - |
| Rsquared | 0.86% | - | - | - |
| Sharpe | -0.17 | - | - | - |
| Sortino | -1.25 | - | - | - |
| Treynor | 0.00 | - | - | - |
| Tax Efficiency | 78.81% | - | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | January 05, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $3 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| GCG5106 | FE | Open |
Investment Objectives
The primary objective of the Fund is to provide income over a pre-determined time horizon by investing in a portfolio consisting primarily of Canadian-dollar denominated investment grade bonds with an effective maturity in 2027. The Fund’s termination date is anticipated to be on or about November 30, 2027 (the “2027 Termination Date”).
Investment Strategy
The Fund is actively-managed by the Manager’s fixed income team. The portfolio management team will, at the time of investment, select a portfolio consisting primarily of Canadian-dollar denominated investment grade corporate bonds with an effective maturity in the calendar year outlined in the investment objective. At all times the bonds will have effective maturities that correspond with the calendar year maturity outlined in the investment objective.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Guardian Capital LP |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Guardian Capital LP |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company |
| Registrar |
CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company |
| Distributor |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | No |
| PAC Initial Investment | - |
| PAC Subsequent | - |
| SWP Allowed | No |
| SWP Min Balance | - |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | - |
Fees
| MER | 0.84% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.70% |
| 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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