An all-cap equity fund investing in precious metals for long-term growth.
Is this fund right for you?
- You want your money to grow over a longer term.
- You want to invest in precious metals and equity or other securities of companies engaged in the precious metals business.
- You're comfortable with a high level of risk.
Risk Rating
How is the fund invested?
(as of March 31, 2025)
Asset allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
Canadian Equity |
61.7 |
|
International Equity |
30.6 |
|
US Equity |
2.6 |
|
Cash and Equivalents |
0.4 |
|
Domestic Bonds |
0.3 |
|
Other |
4.4 |
Geographic allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
Canada |
62.4 |
|
Australia |
16.0 |
|
United Kingdom |
7.5 |
|
South Africa |
6.9 |
|
United States |
2.6 |
|
Multi-National |
2.0 |
|
Belgium |
0.1 |
|
Other |
2.5 |
Sector allocation (%)
|
Name |
Percent |
|
Basic Materials |
94.9 |
|
Exchange Traded Fund |
2.0 |
|
Cash and Cash Equivalent |
0.4 |
|
Fixed Income |
0.3 |
|
Other |
2.4 |
Growth of $10,000
(since inception)
Data not available based on date of inception
Fund details
(as of March 31, 2025)
Top holdings |
% |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd |
9.8 |
Barrick Gold Corp |
7.3 |
Anglogold Ashanti PLC |
4.8 |
Harmony Gold Mining Co Ltd - ADR |
4.4 |
Lundin Gold Inc |
4.2 |
Equinox Gold Corp |
3.4 |
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd |
3.0 |
Iamgold Corp |
3.0 |
Genesis Minerals Ltd |
2.9 |
Gold Fields Ltd - ADR |
2.4 |
Total allocation in top holdings |
45.2 |
Portfolio characteristics |
|
Standard deviation |
31.3% |
Dividend yield |
1.0% |
Average market cap (million) |
$18,799.8 |
Understanding returns
Annual compound returns (%)
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3 MO |
YTD |
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3 YR |
5 YR |
10 YR |
INCEPTION |
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Calendar year returns (%)
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2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
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Range of returns over five years
(August 1, 2013 - May 31, 2025)
Best return |
Best period end date |
Worst return |
Worst period end date |
30.1% |
July 2020 |
0.4% |
Aug. 2018 |
Average return |
% of periods with positive returns |
Number of positive periods |
Number of negative periods |
12.4% |
100.0% |
83 |
0 |
Q1 2025 Fund Commentary
Market commentary
The global economy faced significant challenges during the first quarter, driven by shifting tariff policies. The global gross domestic product growth forecast was revised downward. This was a reversal from the previous year’s growth of 3.3%, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Trade issues and weaker consumer spending affected various economies differently. Emerging markets showed more resilience compared to developed markets. Inflation concerns and tariff uncertainties further weighed on business investment.
Global equity markets experienced a volatile quarter. The MSCI World Index declined by 1.68% on a total return basis. Growth stocks, particularly in the information technology and communication services sectors, underperformed. Stocks in the materials, health care, and energy sectors outperformed, benefiting from sector-specific strengths and investors’ shifting preferences.
The price of gold rose by about 19% to reach new record highs. Gold’s strong performance was driven by heightened economic uncertainty, persistent inflation, and increased demand from central banks and investors seeking lower-risk investments.
Performance
The Fund’s relative exposure to Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. and G Mining Ventures Corp. was positive for performance. Shares of Harmony Gold Mining rose because of its operational delivery and emerging market demand for gold and gold equities. G Mining Ventures delivered its first gold mining project on time and on budget, which benefited its share price.
Relative exposure to Westgold Resource Ltd. was negative for performance. The company failed to meet growth targets and continued to integrate the recently acquired Karora Resources Inc.
The Fund is invested entirely in the materials sector, primarily in gold equities, with some exposure to silver equities, gold bullion and silver bullion.
Portfolio activity
The sub-advisor added Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. to the Fund and increased exposure to Equinox Gold Corp. A holding in SilverCrest Metals Inc. was sold, while North Star Resources Ltd. and Aya Gold & Silver Inc. were reduced.