A U.S. large-cap value fund seeking long-term growth.
Is this fund right for you?
- You want your money to grow over a longer term.
- You want to invest in U.S. equities.
- You're comfortable with a medium level of risk.
Risk Rating
How is the fund invested?
(as of August 31, 2025)
Asset allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
US Equity |
86.8 |
|
International Equity |
9.7 |
|
Cash and Equivalents |
3.3 |
|
Canadian Equity |
0.3 |
|
Other |
-0.1 |
Geographic allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
United States |
86.8 |
|
Ireland |
5.8 |
|
Canada |
3.5 |
|
United Kingdom |
2.5 |
|
France |
1.3 |
|
Denmark |
0.1 |
Sector allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
Financial Services |
21.2 |
|
Technology |
11.3 |
|
Consumer Goods |
10.7 |
|
Healthcare |
10.0 |
|
Industrial Goods |
9.3 |
|
Consumer Services |
9.2 |
|
Energy |
5.7 |
|
Real Estate |
4.4 |
|
Industrial Services |
4.0 |
|
Other |
14.2 |
Growth of $10,000
(since inception)
Data not available based on date of inception
Fund details
(as of August 31, 2025)
| Top holdings |
% |
| Citigroup Inc |
3.7 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents |
3.3 |
| Alphabet Inc Cl A |
2.8 |
| Microsoft Corp |
2.8 |
| Philip Morris International Inc |
2.6 |
| Exxon Mobil Corp |
2.5 |
| Amazon.com Inc |
2.5 |
| Capital One Financial Corp |
2.5 |
| Coca-Cola Co |
2.4 |
| Bank of America Corp |
2.4 |
| Total allocation in top holdings |
27.5 |
| Portfolio characteristics |
|
| Standard deviation |
10.9% |
| Dividend yield |
1.9% |
| Yield to maturity |
- |
| Duration (years) |
- |
| Coupon |
- |
| Average credit rating |
Not rated |
| Average market cap (million) |
$563,100.2 |
Understanding returns
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Range of returns over five years
(August 1, 2017 - October 31, 2025)
| Best return |
Best period end date |
Worst return |
Worst period end date |
|
19.4% |
March 2025 |
9.1% |
Sept. 2022 |
| Average return |
% of periods with positive returns |
Number of positive periods |
Number of negative periods |
|
13.1% |
100.0% |
40 |
0 |
Q3 2025 Fund Commentary
Market commentary
U.S. equities, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, returned 8.12% growth for the third quarter of 2025. Stocks were boosted by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board’s (Fed) interest-rate cuts. Information technology sector stocks were strong, driven by capital spending related to artificial intelligence.
Performance
The Fund’s exposure to Seagate Technology Holdings PLC and overweight exposures to Citigroup Inc. and PulteGroup Inc. contributed to performance. Relative overweight exposure to Philip Morris International Inc., Charter Communications Inc. and The Coca-Cola Co. detracted from performance.
At the sector level, stock selection in health care, financials, information technology and consumer discretionary contributed to performance. Stock selection within consumer staples and materials detracted from performance. Overweight exposure to consumer staples and underweight exposure to communication services also detracted from performance.
Portfolio activity
The sub-advisor added Novo Nordisk AS and increased Becton, Dickinson and Co. The Cigna Group was eliminated and NRG Energy Inc. was trimmed.
Outlook
U.S. economic growth and equity markets remain resilient despite a softening labour market. The economy has not felt the full effects of tariffs and questions remain around several tariff proposals. Based on economic data, markets are optimistic about further interest-rate cuts from the Fed. However, the sub-advisor believes there isn’t a clear path forward, with some division among members of the Federal Open Market Committee.
There is uncertainty around the U.S. administration’s policies, which could have consequences for economic growth and investor confidence. Equity valuations are high, leaving stocks vulnerable to negative developments that are possible at this stage of the economic cycle.
Corporate earnings were strong and are expected to continue to grow, but at a slower pace than was anticipated. The implementation of tariffs could impact earnings growth. The sub-advisor is watching for proposals that could ease the regulatory burden on banks and boost long-term return potential for the sector. Although uncertainty remains, as value investors, the sub-advisor recognizes that market disruption can also present attractive investment opportunities.
The Fund’s largest sector overweight allocations are consumer staples and materials. The financials sector is one of the Fund’s largest weights but still underweight relative to the benchmark. Communication services, real estate and industrials sector exposures are below benchmark weight.