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BMO Global Dividend Fund Series A
Global Div & Inc Equity
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$31.78 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.16
(0.52%)
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As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 07, 1997): 5.45%
| 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 | 4.09% | 5.01% | 6.08% | 6.66% | 17.87% | 14.94% | 14.90% | 12.71% | 11.86% | 12.07% | 10.38% | 10.16% | 8.92% | 9.56% |
| Benchmark | 7.58% | 4.12% | 5.12% | 6.30% | 29.61% | 20.51% | 19.92% | 16.90% | 12.79% | 15.50% | 12.79% | 12.36% | 11.83% | 13.15% |
| Category Average | 4.15% | 2.15% | 4.45% | 4.33% | 18.72% | 15.09% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | 124 / 267 | 29 / 266 | 74 / 265 | 63 / 265 | 149 / 254 | 113 / 244 | 92 / 235 | 92 / 214 | 64 / 211 | 139 / 203 | 77 / 196 | 79 / 185 | 84 / 174 | 100 / 159 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 3.77% | 0.42% | 0.88% | 1.16% | 4.49% | 0.00% | 2.10% | -2.59% | 1.57% | 4.09% | -3.08% | 4.09% |
| Benchmark | 5.37% | 3.64% | 2.87% | 1.95% | 4.75% | 2.78% | -0.21% | -0.91% | 2.09% | 2.25% | -5.34% | 7.58% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
15.26% (February 2000)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-17.81% (February 2001)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -2.04% | 9.66% | -4.30% | 17.06% | 4.56% | 24.21% | -10.24% | 14.55% | 23.78% | 7.42% |
| Benchmark | 5.18% | 16.29% | -1.79% | 21.41% | 13.15% | 17.62% | -12.64% | 19.37% | 26.84% | 16.60% |
| Category Average | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14.14% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 139/ 155 | 106/ 174 | 107/ 185 | 126/ 195 | 73/ 200 | 53/ 209 | 168/ 211 | 58/ 220 | 49/ 240 | 242/ 249 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
24.21% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-10.24% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 66.59 |
| International Equity | 28.87 |
| Canadian Equity | 3.98 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.56 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 31.47 |
| Financial Services | 18.04 |
| Energy | 12.17 |
| Consumer Services | 11.21 |
| Healthcare | 8.68 |
| Other | 18.43 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 71.13 |
| Europe | 27.83 |
| Asia | 1.05 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc | 6.55 |
| Apple Inc | 6.04 |
| ASML Holding NV - ADR | 5.47 |
| Williams Cos Inc | 5.26 |
| Alphabet Inc Cl A | 4.87 |
| Costco Wholesale Corp | 4.73 |
| Axa SA | 4.65 |
| Allianz SE | 4.50 |
| Microsoft Corp | 4.47 |
| TotalEnergies SE | 4.22 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
BMO Global Dividend Fund Series A
Median
Other - Global Div & Inc Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 8.37% | 10.65% | 10.24% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.68 | 0.77 | 0.75 |
| Alpha | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.72% | 0.76% | 0.74% |
| Sharpe | 1.28 | 0.84 | 0.76 |
| Sortino | 2.42 | 1.33 | 0.99 |
| Treynor | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Tax Efficiency | 92.35% | 90.26% | 87.32% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 8.70% | 8.37% | 10.65% | 10.24% |
| Beta | 0.60 | 0.68 | 0.77 | 0.75 |
| Alpha | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.62% | 0.72% | 0.76% | 0.74% |
| Sharpe | 1.67 | 1.28 | 0.84 | 0.76 |
| Sortino | 3.17 | 2.42 | 1.33 | 0.99 |
| Treynor | 0.24 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Tax Efficiency | 94.14% | 92.35% | 90.26% | 87.32% |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Fundata E Score
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Fundata S Score
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Fundata G Score
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
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Fund Details
| Start Date | January 07, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $505 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| BMO70725 | ||
| BMO725 |
Investment Objectives
The fund’s objective is to achieve a high level of total return from the value of your investment, including dividend income and capital gains, by investing primarily in dividend yielding common and preferred shares of companies from around the world. As part of its investment objectives, the fund invests primarily in equities of companies that trade on recognized stock exchanges in countries around the world.
Investment Strategy
These are the strategies the portfolio manager uses to try to achieve the fund’s objective: invests primarily in dividend yielding common and preferred shares; seeks long-term returns consisting of stable dividend growth and steady income that is based upon a growth payout and sustainability philosophy; applies a market-oriented, bottom-up, sector-neutral approach to selecting the best companies within each sector, regardless of geography.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Guardian Capital LP
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
BMO Investments Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
State Street Trust Company Canada Bank of Montreal Investment Services |
| 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 | 2.15% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.90% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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