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BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund Series A
Multi-Sector Fixed Income
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$5.13 |
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| Change |
$0.00
(-0.05%)
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As at April 30, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (November 27, 2000): 3.11%
| 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 | 1.71% | -0.10% | 0.15% | 0.55% | 6.29% | 5.63% | 5.37% | 3.13% | 0.49% | 2.39% | 1.48% | 1.71% | 1.62% | 2.28% |
| Benchmark | -1.08% | -0.21% | -2.07% | -0.47% | 2.91% | 6.34% | 4.83% | 4.85% | 1.84% | 0.75% | 1.69% | 2.39% | 1.83% | 2.68% |
| Category Average | 0.87% | -0.24% | 0.47% | 0.19% | 4.89% | 5.46% | 4.49% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | 6 / 325 | 137 / 321 | 173 / 318 | 81 / 320 | 62 / 307 | 146 / 287 | 130 / 278 | 178 / 267 | 226 / 255 | 152 / 240 | 190 / 223 | 158 / 199 | 134 / 173 | 116 / 135 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.11% | 1.37% | 0.57% | 0.70% | 1.24% | 0.99% | 0.25% | -0.65% | 0.65% | 0.32% | -2.10% | 1.71% |
| Benchmark | -0.45% | 1.36% | 0.41% | 0.79% | 2.27% | 0.61% | -0.13% | -1.47% | -0.26% | 1.58% | -0.69% | -1.08% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
7.39% (December 2008)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-16.02% (October 2008)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 8.13% | 6.78% | -2.91% | 10.79% | 4.05% | 0.20% | -16.70% | 8.71% | 5.46% | 5.27% |
| Benchmark | 1.29% | 1.23% | 6.50% | 4.01% | 7.35% | -4.31% | -10.27% | 5.25% | 9.76% | 4.31% |
| Category Average | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.89% | 5.80% |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 50/ 124 | 17/ 171 | 162/ 197 | 35/ 218 | 159/ 239 | 150/ 252 | 259/ 260 | 50/ 278 | 146/ 287 | 156/ 303 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
10.79% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-16.70% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 67.65 |
| US Equity | 29.30 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.24 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 0.81 |
| International Equity | 0.00 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 68.46 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 2.24 |
| Real Estate | 0.00 |
| Other | 29.30 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.19 |
| Latin America | 0.81 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| AMSURG EQUITY EQTYAS910 | 29.30 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT HOLDINGS SR SECURED 144A 10.50% 15-Nov-2026 | 26.86 |
| WINDSTREAM UNITS EQUITY | 25.86 |
| INCORA INTERMEDIATE II SR SECURED 144A 1.00% 31-Jan-2030 | 9.65 |
| NEIMAN MARCUS USD | 3.07 |
| REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA SR UNSECURED REGS 8.25% 13-Oct-2024 | 2.06 |
| CS AT1 CLAIMS US225401AJ72 CREDIT SUISSE GROUP AG 1.00% 31-Dec-2060 | 1.98 |
| Venezuela Government 9.25% 15-Sep-2027 | 0.81 |
| CIFI HOLDINGS TECHN ZCP 0.01% 31-Dec-2049 | 0.23 |
| USD Currency | 0.17 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund Series A
Median
Other - Multi-Sector Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 5.20% | 7.16% | 7.15% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.60 | 0.78 | 0.47 |
| Alpha | 0.02 | -0.01 | 0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.30% | 0.43% | 0.16% |
| Sharpe | 0.33 | -0.30 | 0.09 |
| Sortino | 0.77 | -0.41 | -0.08 |
| Treynor | 0.03 | -0.03 | 0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 64.62% | - | 16.29% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 3.57% | 5.20% | 7.16% | 7.15% |
| Beta | 0.35 | 0.60 | 0.78 | 0.47 |
| Alpha | 0.05 | 0.02 | -0.01 | 0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.15% | 0.30% | 0.43% | 0.16% |
| Sharpe | 1.06 | 0.33 | -0.30 | 0.09 |
| Sortino | 1.26 | 0.77 | -0.41 | -0.08 |
| Treynor | 0.11 | 0.03 | -0.03 | 0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 69.93% | 64.62% | - | 16.29% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | November 27, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $181 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| BMO70736 | ||
| BMO736 |
Investment Objectives
This fund’s objective is to provide a fixed monthly distribution and capital appreciation potential by investing primarily in debt instruments issued by governments and corporations from around the world.
Investment Strategy
These are the strategies the portfolio manager uses to try to achieve the fund’s objective: invests primarily in a diversified pool of fixed-income securities, such as bonds and debentures issued by governments and corporations or obtains exposure to such securities; seeks the best potential investments for the portfolio by analyzing the credit ratings of various issuers and using quantitative and other research.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
BMO Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
BMO Investments Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
State Street Trust Company Canada BMO Investments Inc. |
| Distributor |
BMO Investments Inc. |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 50 |
| PAC Subsequent | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 10,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 100 |
Fees
| MER | 1.64% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.75% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 0.75% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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