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Steadyhand Small-Cap Equity Fund Series A
Cdn Foc Small/Mid Cap Eq
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2012
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$21.71 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.15
(-0.70%)
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As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (February 28, 2007): 7.88%
| 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 | 1.65% | 0.56% | 13.59% | 7.45% | 37.45% | 16.81% | 15.28% | 13.47% | 9.93% | 16.32% | 10.28% | 8.63% | 9.42% | 9.69% |
| Benchmark | 6.60% | 8.05% | 21.36% | 15.59% | 61.50% | 32.17% | 24.76% | 17.02% | 13.80% | 20.17% | 14.21% | 11.92% | 10.86% | 11.51% |
| Category Average | 3.86% | 1.26% | 4.44% | 3.28% | 20.23% | 13.55% | 11.77% | 8.97% | 5.77% | 12.85% | 9.98% | 9.19% | 8.72% | 9.44% |
| Category Rank | 42 / 48 | 25 / 48 | 4 / 48 | 8 / 48 | 1 / 48 | 12 / 48 | 9 / 48 | 9 / 48 | 7 / 48 | 14 / 48 | 11 / 45 | 14 / 36 | 8 / 36 | 8 / 34 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 6.79% | 3.29% | 0.74% | 6.77% | 1.97% | 0.03% | 4.87% | 0.81% | 6.85% | 7.92% | -8.34% | 1.65% |
| Benchmark | 6.67% | 5.34% | 1.91% | 7.00% | 6.73% | 1.77% | 3.68% | 1.26% | 6.98% | 9.85% | -7.73% | 6.60% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
19.47% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-28.74% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 14.83% | 18.40% | -14.57% | 19.20% | 4.90% | 14.54% | -5.71% | 16.62% | 10.77% | 22.15% |
| Benchmark | 27.23% | 7.15% | -14.41% | 17.42% | 12.92% | 18.74% | -10.51% | 8.17% | 18.86% | 35.78% |
| Category Average | 16.27% | 9.79% | -11.20% | 21.83% | 30.06% | 13.94% | -13.64% | 7.90% | 18.68% | 9.65% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 23/ 34 | 5/ 35 | 31/ 36 | 24/ 39 | 45/ 48 | 40/ 48 | 7/ 48 | 1/ 48 | 46/ 48 | 4/ 48 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
22.15% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-14.57% (2018)
Asset Allocation
Sector Allocation
Geographic Allocation
Top Holdings
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Steadyhand Small-Cap Equity Fund Series A
Median
Other - Cdn Foc Small/Mid Cap Eq
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 14.22% | 14.51% | 17.78% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.86 | 0.85 | 0.92 |
| Alpha | -0.05 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.73% | 0.78% | 0.81% |
| Sharpe | 0.82 | 0.53 | 0.51 |
| Sortino | 1.43 | 0.80 | 0.62 |
| Treynor | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Tax Efficiency | 85.06% | 81.88% | 85.95% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 15.52% | 14.22% | 14.51% | 17.78% |
| Beta | 0.90 | 0.86 | 0.85 | 0.92 |
| Alpha | -0.12 | -0.05 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.84% | 0.73% | 0.78% | 0.81% |
| Sharpe | 1.99 | 0.82 | 0.53 | 0.51 |
| Sortino | 3.53 | 1.43 | 0.80 | 0.62 |
| Treynor | 0.34 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Tax Efficiency | 95.79% | 85.06% | 81.88% | 85.95% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | February 28, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | - |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| SIF150 |
Investment Objectives
The fundamental investment objective of the Steadyhand Small-Cap Equity Fund is to achieve long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in common shares of small and medium sized companies in Canada and the United States.
Investment Strategy
The Portfolio Adviser seeks to achieve the fundamental investment objectives of the fund by investing primarily in small and medium sized companies that: have an enduring, sustainable competitive advantage; have a management team with a record of success; have a strong record of economic earnings; have a clean balance sheet; and have good long-term growth prospects.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Purpose Investments Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Galibier Capital Management Ltd. |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Purpose Investments Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
RBC Investor Services Trust |
| Registrar |
Steadyhand Investment Management Ltd. |
| Distributor |
Steadyhand Investment Funds Inc. |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | - |
| PAC Subsequent | - |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 0 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 500 |
Fees
| MER | 1.78% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.78% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 0.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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