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Guardian Canadian Diversified Core Equity Fund Series A
Canadian Equity
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$14.62 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.21
(-1.41%)
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As at April 30, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (June 07, 2021): 10.32%
| 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 | 3.52% | 4.52% | 5.86% | 4.68% | 24.71% | 18.51% | 16.68% | 13.64% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Benchmark | 3.81% | 7.00% | 13.54% | 7.89% | 40.10% | 28.50% | 21.54% | 16.52% | 15.51% | 18.30% | 14.14% | 13.56% | 12.35% | 12.61% |
| Category Average | 3.62% | 6.02% | 10.66% | 6.32% | 30.27% | 22.05% | 16.86% | 13.09% | 12.64% | 15.51% | 11.57% | 10.92% | 9.83% | 10.15% |
| Category Rank | 420 / 763 | 657 / 759 | 698 / 754 | 628 / 756 | 583 / 719 | 578 / 688 | 396 / 670 | 318 / 643 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 6.84% | 3.10% | 1.49% | 3.44% | 2.48% | -0.59% | 0.57% | 0.56% | 0.15% | 4.53% | -3.41% | 3.52% |
| Benchmark | 5.56% | 2.91% | 1.69% | 4.96% | 5.40% | 0.97% | 3.86% | 1.32% | 0.84% | 7.72% | -4.32% | 3.81% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
6.84% (May 2025)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-7.14% (June 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | - | - | - | - | - | - | -9.39% | 15.86% | 19.07% | 19.63% |
| Benchmark | 21.08% | 9.10% | -8.89% | 22.88% | 5.60% | 25.09% | -5.84% | 11.75% | 21.65% | 31.68% |
| Category Average | 16.46% | 6.89% | -9.47% | 19.21% | 3.42% | 23.26% | -4.82% | 9.85% | 17.87% | 23.63% |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | 534/ 630 | 60/ 663 | 335/ 684 | 573/ 710 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
19.63% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-9.39% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 96.05 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.19 |
| Income Trust Units | 0.95 |
| US Equity | 0.81 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 34.77 |
| Consumer Services | 13.86 |
| Technology | 10.75 |
| Consumer Goods | 8.34 |
| Energy | 7.38 |
| Other | 24.90 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 100.00 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 7.44 |
| Brookfield Corp Cl A | 4.98 |
| Maple Leaf Foods Inc | 4.60 |
| MDA Space Ltd | 4.38 |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd | 4.36 |
| Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc | 4.06 |
| CGI Inc Cl A | 3.97 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 3.86 |
| Restaurant Brands International Inc | 3.77 |
| Gildan Activewear Inc Cl A | 3.74 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Guardian Canadian Diversified Core Equity Fund Series A
Median
Other - Canadian Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 9.54% | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.76 | - | - |
| Alpha | 0.01 | - | - |
| Rsquared | 0.85% | - | - |
| Sharpe | 1.29 | - | - |
| Sortino | 2.86 | - | - |
| Treynor | 0.16 | - | - |
| Tax Efficiency | 94.73% | - | - |
| Volatility |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 9.30% | 9.54% | - | - |
| Beta | 0.75 | 0.76 | - | - |
| Alpha | -0.03 | 0.01 | - | - |
| Rsquared | 0.76% | 0.85% | - | - |
| Sharpe | 2.18 | 1.29 | - | - |
| Sortino | 5.23 | 2.86 | - | - |
| Treynor | 0.27 | 0.16 | - | - |
| Tax Efficiency | 92.14% | 94.73% | - | - |
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 | June 07, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | - |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $1 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| GCG586 |
Investment Objectives
Guardian Canadian Sector Controlled Equity Fund seeks to achieve long-term growth of capital while maintaining steady current dividend income by investing, directly or indirectly, primarily in common shares or other equity-related securities issued by Canadian companies with a focus on reducing exposure to resources.
Investment Strategy
In order to achieve its investment objectives, the Guardian Canadian Sector Controlled Equity Fund invests, directly or indirectly, primarily in common shares or other equity-related securities issued by Canadian companies with a focus on reducing exposure to resources. The Manager seeks to identify companies that it believes have the potential to provide above-market returns with below-market risk using a rigorous fundamental to security selection.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Guardian Capital LP
|
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Guardian Capital LP |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
CIBC Mellon Trust Company |
| Registrar |
CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company |
| Distributor |
Worldsource Wealth Management Inc |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 500 |
| PAC Subsequent | 25 |
| SWP Allowed | No |
| SWP Min Balance | - |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | - |
Fees
| MER | 1.79% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.50% |
| Load | Back Fee Only |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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