Portfolio Manager
Overview
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Asset ClassFixed Income
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CIFSC CategoryCanadian Fixed Income
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Risk RatingLow
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Holdings53
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Yield to Maturity4.3%
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Current Yield4.0%
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Average Duration7.0 Years
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Average Credit Quality3AA-
Objectives
The Fund seeks to achieve a total return greater than the return achieved by a representative Canadian fixed income index, such as the FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index.
Investment Focus
Established in 1997 by John Carswell, Canso is an investment management firm that has demonstrated independent research expertise in fundamental analysis.
Fund Facts
December 31, 2025| Inception Date | March 31, 2008 |
| Currency | CAD |
| Fund AUM | $32.3 Million |
| Management Fee | 0.55% |
| MER as of December 31, 20242 | 0.66% |
| Minimum Initial Investment | N/A |
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
Portfolio Characteristics
| Holdings | 53 |
| Average Term to Maturity (Years) | 10.2 |
| Average Duration (Years) | 7.0 |
| Yield to Maturity (%) | 4.3% |
| Current Yield (%) | 4.0% |
| Average Credit Quality3 | AA- |
Credit Quality Breakdown
| AA & Higher | 59.9% |
| A | 28.3% |
| BBB | 11.8% |
Sector
| Energy | 15.6% |
| Financial | 33.8% |
| Federal | 25.7% |
| Industrial | 1.8% |
| Infrastructure | 14.1% |
| Provincial | 3.9% |
| Real Estate | 0.7% |
| Other | 4.4% |
Portfolio
Top 10 Holdings
Canso Canadian Bond Fund
| Security | % of Fund | Rating3 |
|---|---|---|
| New York Life Global FDG 2% Apr 17, 2028 | 8.2% | AA+ |
| MetLife Global Funding I 3.394% Apr 9, 2030 | 7.4% | AA- |
| Muskrat Falls/Labrador Trans Assets 3.83% Jun 1, 2037 144A | 5.5% | AAA |
| Enbridge Gas Inc. 4.0% Aug 22, 2044 | 5.2% | A- |
| Canada 3.25% Dec 1, 2033 | 5.2% | AAA |
| BNS CB 4.246% Mar 20, 2034 | 5.1% | AAA |
| East Coast CU NHA MBS (97528106) 3.28% Mar 1, 2029 | 3.8% | AAA |
| 407 International Inc. Jr Secured 7.125% Jul 26, 2040 | 3.8% | A- |
| Manulife Financial Corp (AT1) 3.375% Jun 19, 2026/2081 | 2.9% | BBB+ |
| Hydro One Inc. 2.71% Feb 28, 2050 | 2.6% | A |
| Total | 49.5% |
Performance
Inception Date
March 31, 2008
As of Date
December 31, 2025
Compound Returns - Series C
| 1 Month | 3 Months | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Year (Annualized) |
5 Year (Annualized) |
10 Year (Annualized) |
15 Year (Annualized) |
Since Inception (Annualized) |
| -1.0% | 0.0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 3.5% | 4.0% |
Calendar Year Returns - Series C
Distributions
Quarterly Distributions
| Record Date | Distribution Date |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | March 20, 2026 |
| June 18, 2026 | June 19, 2026 |
| September 17, 2026 | September 18, 2026 |
| December 30, 2026 | December 31, 2026 |