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GuardBonds 2029 Investment Grade Bond Fund Series A
Canadian Fixed Income
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NAVPS (09-11-2026) |
$19.84 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.01
(-0.03%)
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As at August 31, 2026
As at August 31, 2026
As at August 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (December 27, 2024): 2.08%
| 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 | 0.06% | -0.10% | -0.44% | 0.72% | 1.69% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Benchmark | -0.27% | -1.44% | -1.99% | 0.31% | 1.76% | 2.22% | 4.06% | 3.10% | 0.14% | -0.18% | 0.62% | 1.72% | 1.69% | 1.35% |
| Category Average | -0.22% | -1.47% | -2.12% | -0.10% | 1.21% | 1.79% | 3.66% | 2.78% | -0.29% | -0.48% | 0.31% | 1.21% | 1.09% | 0.86% |
| Category Rank | 36 / 486 | 15 / 478 | 15 / 474 | 84 / 470 | 273 / 465 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.98% | 0.35% | 0.07% | -0.43% | 0.54% | 0.62% | -1.24% | 0.11% | 0.80% | 0.22% | -0.37% | 0.06% |
| Benchmark | 1.80% | 0.76% | 0.26% | -1.36% | 0.63% | 1.70% | -1.99% | 0.06% | 1.41% | 0.44% | -1.61% | -0.27% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
0.98% (September 2025)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-1.24% (March 2026)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Benchmark | 1.54% | 2.70% | 1.29% | 6.97% | 8.61% | -2.71% | -11.46% | 6.38% | 4.10% | 2.40% |
| Category Average | 1.60% | 1.96% | -0.34% | 6.21% | 8.18% | -2.79% | -12.16% | 6.16% | 3.68% | 2.23% |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
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Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
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Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 66.60 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 34.96 |
| Cash and Equivalents | -1.57 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 101.57 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | -1.57 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 100.00 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ontario Province 1.55% 01-Nov-2029 | 20.32 |
| Ontario Power Generation Inc 2.98% 13-Jun-2029 | 9.65 |
| Gibson Energy Inc 3.60% 17-Sep-2029 | 9.65 |
| Transcanada Pipelines Ltd 3.00% 18-Jun-2029 | 9.65 |
| Brookfield Infra Finance ULC 3.41% 09-Jul-2029 | 9.64 |
| Enbridge Inc 2.99% 03-Jul-2029 | 9.64 |
| AIMCo Realty Investors LP 2.71% 01-Jun-2029 | 8.09 |
| National Grid Elec Trnsmsn PLC 2.30% 22-Mar-2029 | 7.46 |
| Bell Canada 2.90% 10-Jun-2029 | 6.46 |
| Quebec Province 2.30% 01-Sep-2029 | 4.89 |
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 | 2.11% | - | - | - |
| Beta | 0.46 | - | - | - |
| Alpha | 0.01 | - | - | - |
| Rsquared | 0.90% | - | - | - |
| Sharpe | -0.26 | - | - | - |
| Sortino | -0.73 | - | - | - |
| Treynor | -0.01 | - | - | - |
| Tax Efficiency | - | - | - | - |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Fundata E Score
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Fundata S Score
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Fundata G Score
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
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Fund Details
| Start Date | December 27, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | - |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $1 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| GCG5109 |
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 2029. The Fund’s termination date is anticipated to be on or about November 30, 2029 (the “2029 Termination Date”).
Investment Strategy
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 2029. The Fund’s termination date is anticipated to be on or about November 30, 2029 (the “2029 Termination Date”).
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Guardian Capital LP |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Guardian Capital LP |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
CIBC Mellon Trust Company |
| Registrar |
CIBC Mellon Trust Company |
| Distributor |
Worldsource Financial Management Inc. Worldsource Securities Inc |
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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