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Guardian Short Duration Bond Fund Series A
Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$9.88 |
|---|---|
| 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 (April 30, 2014): 1.68%
| 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 | 0.07% | -0.30% | -0.07% | 0.13% | 1.82% | 4.58% | 4.17% | 3.64% | 1.71% | 1.81% | 2.03% | 2.16% | 1.74% | 1.70% |
| Benchmark | 0.04% | -0.11% | 0.29% | 0.34% | 2.39% | 4.89% | 4.19% | 3.56% | 1.99% | 1.93% | 2.24% | 2.42% | 2.06% | 2.04% |
| Category Average | 0.12% | -0.12% | 0.22% | 0.27% | 2.07% | 4.24% | 3.82% | 3.15% | 1.65% | 1.82% | 1.89% | 1.97% | 1.68% | 1.64% |
| Category Rank | 237 / 299 | 254 / 293 | 255 / 292 | 249 / 293 | 223 / 271 | 134 / 242 | 103 / 213 | 93 / 198 | 125 / 190 | 108 / 180 | 100 / 173 | 94 / 165 | 96 / 155 | 89 / 144 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.04% | 0.24% | -0.02% | 0.51% | 0.76% | 0.34% | 0.10% | -0.30% | 0.43% | 0.61% | -0.97% | 0.07% |
| Benchmark | 0.16% | 0.27% | -0.08% | 0.59% | 0.75% | 0.38% | 0.22% | -0.27% | 0.45% | 0.74% | -0.88% | 0.04% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
2.44% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-1.95% (March 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.78% | -0.46% | 0.70% | 2.87% | 5.79% | -1.82% | -5.09% | 5.35% | 6.39% | 3.33% |
| Benchmark | 0.90% | 0.27% | 1.89% | 2.98% | 5.17% | -0.92% | -3.98% | 4.92% | 5.71% | 3.77% |
| Category Average | 0.85% | 0.42% | 0.53% | 2.93% | 4.36% | -0.83% | -4.45% | 4.84% | 5.17% | 3.22% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 85/ 142 | 119/ 146 | 124/ 162 | 94/ 169 | 30/ 179 | 167/ 185 | 167/ 194 | 72/ 206 | 51/ 224 | 163/ 261 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
6.39% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-5.09% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 49.50 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 49.43 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.07 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 98.93 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 1.07 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 100.00 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Government 4.00% 01-Mar-2029 | 9.09 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Sep-2028 | 7.00 |
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Sep-2029 | 6.21 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Sep-2027 | 5.48 |
| Canadian Government Bond 2.75% 01-Mar-2031 | 5.44 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Sep-2030 | 5.33 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Mar-2030 | 3.35 |
| Hyundai Capital Canada Inc 3.58% 22-Nov-2027 | 3.29 |
| Hyundai Capital Canada Inc. 3.58% 14-Jan-2030 | 3.24 |
| Canada Government 1.50% 01-Jun-2031 | 2.99 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Guardian Short Duration Bond Fund Series A
Median
Other - Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 2.33% | 2.76% | 2.34% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.12 | 1.13 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.96% | 0.95% | 0.89% |
| Sharpe | 0.21 | -0.41 | -0.08 |
| Sortino | 0.82 | -0.59 | -0.71 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 70.56% | 44.92% | 59.59% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 1.60% | 2.33% | 2.76% | 2.34% |
| Beta | 0.99 | 1.10 | 1.12 | 1.13 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.98% | 0.96% | 0.95% | 0.89% |
| Sharpe | -0.35 | 0.21 | -0.41 | -0.08 |
| Sortino | -0.84 | 0.82 | -0.59 | -0.71 |
| Treynor | -0.01 | 0.00 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 35.16% | 70.56% | 44.92% | 59.59% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | April 30, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $3 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| GCG503 |
Investment Objectives
The principal objective of the Fund is the provision of current interest income while at the same time preserving capital and seeking opportunities for capital appreciation, while maintaining relatively short portfolio duration, through investment in bonds, debentures, notes or other evidence of indebtedness.
Investment Strategy
We use a pro-active, disciplined management approach while employing various analytical tools to identify investments that offer value on a relative basis with a view to providing current income while maintaining relatively short portfolio duration and preserving the prospect for some potential capital growth. We adhere to a risk management process that is designed to limit total exposure to individual issuers, diversify exposure to various credit risks, and maintain portfolio liquidity.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Guardian Capital LP
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Guardian Capital LP |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
CIBC Mellon Trust Company |
| Registrar |
CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company |
| Distributor |
Worldsource Financial Management Inc. Worldsource Securities Inc |
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 | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 0.95% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.80% |
| Load | Back Fee Only |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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