The fund seeks above-average income with potential for long-term capital growth by investing primarily in global high-yield fixed income securities, either directly or through other mutual funds.
Is this fund right for you?
- Are looking for a global high yield fixed income fund to hold as part of their portfolio.
- Want a medium-term investment.
- Can handle the volatility of bond markets.
Risk Rating
How is the fund invested?
(as of January 31, 2025)
Asset allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
Foreign Bonds |
90.7 |
|
Cash and Equivalents |
8.6 |
|
US Equity |
0.7 |
Geographic allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
United States |
92.2 |
|
Canada |
4.6 |
|
Europe |
1.4 |
|
Mexico |
1.1 |
|
Colombia |
0.7 |
Sector allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
Fixed Income |
90.7 |
|
Cash and Cash Equivalent |
8.6 |
|
Financial Services |
0.7 |
Growth of $10,000
(since inception)
Data not available based on date of inception
Fund details
(as of January 31, 2025)
Top holdings |
% |
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
5.9 |
Mativ Holdings Inc 8.00% 01-Oct-2029 |
5.1 |
Carnival Holdings Bermuda Ltd 10.38% 01-May-2028 |
3.9 |
Coronado Finance Pty Ltd 9.25% 01-Oct-2029 |
3.8 |
Live Nation Entertainment Inc 6.50% 15-May-2027 |
2.7 |
Ford Motor Credit Co LLC 2.30% 10-Feb-2025 |
2.7 |
Viking Cruises Ltd 5.88% 15-Sep-2027 |
2.6 |
Saturn Oil & Gas Inc 9.63% 15-Jun-2029 |
2.6 |
United Wholesale Mortgage LLC 5.50% 15-Apr-2029 |
2.6 |
Magnera Corp 4.75% 15-Nov-2029 |
2.4 |
Total allocation in top holdings |
34.3 |
Portfolio characteristics |
|
Standard deviation |
5.9% |
Yield to maturity |
7.5% |
Duration (years) |
3.2 |
Coupon |
7.1% |
Average credit rating |
BB- |
Understanding returns
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2021 |
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Range of returns over five years
(August 1, 2013 - March 31, 2025)
Best return |
Best period end date |
Worst return |
Worst period end date |
7.0% |
Feb. 2021 |
0.6% |
Sept. 2022 |
Average return |
% of periods with positive returns |
Number of positive periods |
Number of negative periods |
3.2% |
100.0% |
81 |
0 |
Q4 2024 Fund Commentary
Market commentary
U.S. political events were the primary focus of fixed income markets during the fourth quarter of 2024. Following the U.S. presidential election, investors switched focus to the incoming administration’s potential policies.
The U.S. high-yield bond market gained. CCC-rated bonds performed well, driven by mergers and acquisitions in the cable and telecommunication industry. The new issue market rose, supported by the high-yield environment.
Performance
The Fund’s relative exposure to Source Energy Services Ltd. (10.50%, 2025/03/15) had a positive impact on performance. Within the Canadian high-yield market, energy sector bonds performed well.
At the sector level, exposure to leveraged loans had a positive impact on performance. Leveraged loans generated positive returns, driven by strong demand from new collateralized loan obligations.
The Fund’s overweight exposure to BBB-rated bonds had a negative impact on performance because this rating category trailed the broader high-yield market.
Regionally, exposure to emerging market currencies was negative for performance as many emerging market currencies weakened during the quarter.
The sub-advisor added Garda World Security Corp. (8.38%, 2032/11/15) to the Fund. The company has a dominant market share in Canada, a growing U.S. presence and predictable cash flows. A large portion of its revenue is contracted and recurring.
The sub-advisor increased Weatherford International Ltd. (Bermuda) (8.63%, 2030/04/30) for its exposure to the growing energy services industry.
The sub-advisor sold Uber Technologies Inc. (8.00%, 2026/11/01). The sub-advisor became concerned about a potential downgrade in the company’s credit quality and news of its possible acquisition of Expedia Group Inc.
Outlook
The sub-advisor believes the high-yield market’s yield-to-maturity is attractive, although it’s lower than the yield-to-maturity on leveraged loans and private credit. The sub-advisor therefore has a positive outlook on the high-yield market.