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At Lysander Funds we strive to inform and educate Canadian investors. In this section you'll find resources that highlight the thinking of our Portfolio Managers.

Slater Quarterly Recap – Q3 2025

The Canadian Preferred Share market had another positive quarter in 2025 with the S&P/TSX Preferred Share Total Return Index (the “Index”) up 4.3%. In comparison, Series F of Lysander-Slater Preferred Share Dividend Fund (the “Fund”), and…

Canso October 2025 Corporate Bond Newsletter

Golden Era Fear and uncertainty moved aside this summer, and optimism is now abound. Central Bankers are cutting rates, equity markets are touching new highs, and the Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the World Series!…

Canso October 2025 Market Observer

We last left you in early July with the observation that the financial markets now seemed to thrive on and reward uncertainty. The equity and credit markets had plunged in March on the initial economic…

The S&P 500 has been Flying High; Now May be the Time to Diversify

US Market is Flying High The S&P 500 Index1 (“S&P 500” or the “Index”) has been on a tear. As of August 31, 2025, the Index hit an all-time high returning 9.8%, year-to-date, after it returned…

Slater Quarterly Recap – Q2 2025

The Canadian Preferred Share market had a volatile 2nd quarter but ultimately finished strong with the S&P/TSX Preferred Share Total Return Index (the “Index”) up 4.6%. Series F of Lysander-Slater Preferred Share Dividend Fund (the “Fund”),…

Canso July 2025 Corporate Bond Newsletter

Steep Learning Curve Interest rates have been on the rise since the end of the first quarter, particularly in the long-end of the curve. From March 31st until time of writing, Canadian long bonds have risen 66…

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