Portfolio Manager
Overview
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Asset ClassFixed Income
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CIFSC CategoryGlobal Corporate Fixed Income
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Risk RatingLow
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Holdings159
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Yield to Maturity4.8%
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Current Yield4.0%
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Average Duration4.7 Years
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Average Credit Quality3AA-
Objectives
The Fund seeks to achieve above average income returns through a diversified portfolio composed primarily of debt and money market securities. The Fund may occasionally invest in equity securities. The Fund will attempt to manage the allocation among securities to lower the risk of capital loss as the Investment Manager deems appropriate.
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 | December 31, 2000 |
| Currency | CAD |
| Fund AUM | $8.8 Billion |
| Management Fee | 0.65% |
| MER as of December 31, 20242 | 0.76% |
| Minimum Initial Investment | N/A |
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
Portfolio Characteristics
| Holdings | 159 |
| Average Term to Maturity (Years) | 5.9 |
| Average Duration (Years) | 4.7 |
| Yield to Maturity (%) | 4.8% |
| Current Yield (%) | 4.0% |
| Average Credit Quality3 | AA- |
Credit Quality Breakdown
| AA & Higher | 58.0% |
| A | 12.6% |
| BBB | 7.7% |
| BB & Lower | 10.9% |
| Not Rated | 10.9% |
Sector
| Communication | 1.5% |
| Energy | 0.9% |
| Federal | 49.8% |
| Financial | 29.0% |
| Industrial | 3.6% |
| Infrastructure | 2.1% |
| Publishing/Printing | 0.1% |
| Other | 13.0% |
Portfolio
Top 10 Holdings
Canso Corporate Value Fund
| Security | % of Fund | Rating3 |
|---|---|---|
| Canso Strategic Credit Fund Series O | 9.3% | Not Rated |
| Canada 2.75% Jun 1, 2033 | 8.9% | AAA |
| Canada 3.25% Jun 1, 2035 | 8.8% | AAA |
| Canada Housing Trust 3.6% Sep 15, 2035 | 5.3% | AAA |
| Air Canada 4.625% Aug 15, 2029 | 2.8% | BB+ |
| Canada 3.25% Dec 1, 2035 | 2.7% | AAA |
| RBC Sr. Unsec. 3.572% Dec 9, 2030/31 | 2.2% | A+ |
| Canada 1.5% Dec 1, 2031 | 2.0% | AAA |
| TD Bank NHA MBS (97532364) 3.14% Sep 1, 2030 | 1.9% | AAA |
| Hertz 12.625% Jul 15, 2029 144A (USD) | 1.9% | B+ |
| Total | 46.0% |
Top 10 Holdings
Canso Strategic Credit Fund
| Security | % of Fund | Rating3 |
|---|---|---|
| Canada 0.25% Mar 1, 2026 | 11.1% | AAA |
| Black Press Group Ltd. (Oahu Mtg Loan) 6.494% Mar 7, 2035 | 5.6% | Not Rated |
| Canada RRB 0.5% Dec 1, 2050 | 5.1% | AAA |
| Bird Construction Inc. | 4.6% | N/A |
| Corus Entertainment Inc. Revolver 7.29% Mar 20, 2027 | 4.2% | Not Rated |
| Air Canada 4.625% Aug 15, 2029 | 3.8% | BB+ |
| Canada 2.75% Jun 1, 2033 | 3.5% | AAA |
| TD Bank Sr. Unsec. 4.133% Jan 9, 2032/33 | 3.5% | A |
| Manulife Financial Corp (AT1) 3.375% Jun 19, 2026/2081 | 2.4% | BBB+ |
| Canada Housing Trust 3.45% Mar 15, 2035 | 2.4% | AAA |
| Total | 46.3% |
Performance
Inception Date
December 31, 2000
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) |
| -0.4% | -0.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 7.2% | 5.5% | 6.6% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
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 17, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |