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Counsel Global Real Estate Series A
Real Estate Equity
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$14.90 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.03
(0.18%)
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As at April 30, 2026
As at February 28, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 14, 2009): 6.70%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 6.13% | 4.35% | 4.48% | 6.75% | 9.26% | 11.58% | 6.26% | 1.37% | 2.33% | 4.86% | 2.74% | 3.96% | 3.14% | 3.24% |
| Benchmark | 5.83% | 7.07% | 8.36% | 9.38% | 16.41% | 15.18% | 10.42% | 4.99% | 5.94% | 8.10% | 4.42% | 5.71% | 4.71% | 5.30% |
| Category Average | 6.60% | 5.38% | 7.17% | 8.29% | 13.07% | 11.80% | 6.84% | 1.78% | 3.11% | 5.61% | 3.38% | 4.45% | 4.01% | 4.45% |
| Category Rank | 104 / 152 | 124 / 152 | 146 / 152 | 141 / 152 | 128 / 151 | 91 / 145 | 105 / 140 | 98 / 138 | 107 / 129 | 101 / 123 | 95 / 121 | 83 / 107 | 85 / 101 | 90 / 99 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.27% | 0.47% | -0.58% | 2.60% | 1.35% | -1.56% | 0.95% | -3.05% | 2.30% | 5.94% | -7.19% | 6.13% |
| Benchmark | 1.79% | -0.66% | 0.44% | 3.85% | 2.37% | -0.49% | 2.55% | -3.40% | 2.15% | 7.41% | -5.81% | 5.83% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
13.36% (April 2009)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-16.84% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -1.29% | 2.05% | -2.05% | 19.90% | -6.72% | 23.72% | -21.44% | 4.36% | 9.66% | 2.05% |
| Benchmark | 1.59% | 1.40% | 2.74% | 15.42% | -11.04% | 30.68% | -19.44% | 10.39% | 10.11% | 4.74% |
| Category Average | 1.20% | 5.38% | 0.16% | 19.52% | -6.93% | 27.77% | -21.53% | 6.48% | 5.17% | 4.31% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 70/ 99 | 88/ 101 | 102/ 105 | 61/ 113 | 66/ 123 | 117/ 129 | 56/ 129 | 122/ 140 | 16/ 145 | 113/ 147 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
23.72% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-21.44% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 63.61 |
| International Equity | 23.16 |
| Income Trust Units | 12.98 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.24 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 90.92 |
| Healthcare | 3.57 |
| Consumer Services | 2.90 |
| Technology | 2.36 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 0.24 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 67.92 |
| Asia | 18.95 |
| Europe | 13.15 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Prologis Inc | 7.77 |
| Equinix Inc | 6.60 |
| Welltower Inc | 5.32 |
| Simon Property Group Inc | 4.59 |
| Mitsui Fudosan Co Ltd | 3.88 |
| Vonovia SE | 3.83 |
| Digital Realty Trust Inc | 3.79 |
| Goodman Group - Units | 3.11 |
| Extra Space Storage Inc | 3.07 |
| Capital Senior Living Corp | 2.57 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Counsel Global Real Estate Series A
Median
Other - Real Estate Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 12.64% | 14.18% | 13.05% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.90 | 0.92 | 0.88 |
| Alpha | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.94% | 0.96% | 0.95% |
| Sharpe | 0.26 | 0.03 | 0.17 |
| Sortino | 0.47 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| Treynor | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 91.02% | 65.20% | 62.45% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 12.75% | 12.64% | 14.18% | 13.05% |
| Beta | 0.97 | 0.90 | 0.92 | 0.88 |
| Alpha | -0.06 | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.94% | 0.94% | 0.96% | 0.95% |
| Sharpe | 0.57 | 0.26 | 0.03 | 0.17 |
| Sortino | 0.79 | 0.47 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| Treynor | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 98.30% | 91.02% | 65.20% | 62.45% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | January 14, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $187 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| CGF401 | ||
| CGF406 | ||
| CGF408 |
Investment Objectives
The investment objective of Counsel Global Real Estate is to seek income and long-term capital growth by investing primarily in global real estate stocks and real estate investment trusts that present better than expected returns relative to the risk taken. Counsel Global Real Estate may also invest in fixed-income and equity securities of issuers located anywhere in the world, depending upon prevailing market conditions.
Investment Strategy
The sub-advisor uses a valuation-based approach that focuses on the free cash flow that properties generate and invests in companies that can sustain and grow an attractive cash flow stream. The Fund will invest primarily in equity securities of companies operating in the real estate sector.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Hazelview Securites Inc.
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
CIBC Mellon Trust Company |
| Registrar |
Mackenzie Financial Corporation |
| Distributor |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 50 |
| PAC Subsequent | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 100 |
Fees
| MER | 2.40% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.95% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | 3.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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