Market Environment – AI from Narrative to Numbers At the start of 2026, investors entered the year with a mix of optimism and uncertainty. While outlooks were published and geopolitical risks remained elevated, one theme continued to shape market narratives and investor focus: artificial intelligence. As the “Magnificent Seven” report earnings, AI-related themes were increasingly […]

In the first episode of the new Pender Ventures Founder Series, Cheri Corbett, Pender Ventures Partner, talks with Derrick Emsley, co-founder and CEO of Tentree and Veritree. They discuss his founder journey and the creation of a technology platform bringing verification, transparency, and trust to global reforestation.

VANCOUVER, B.C., February 6, 2026 - PenderFund Capital Management Ltd. (“Pender”) is pleased to announce that two of its funds were awarded a FundGrade A+ Award at the ‘Evening of Excellence’ ceremony in Toronto on February 5, 2026. The Pender Alternative Select Equity Fund and Pender Corporate Bond Fund were both winners. This is the […]

In a recent interview with Benefits and Pensions Monitor, Lead Portfolio Manager Geoff Castle shares why energy is standing out as one of the more compelling risk-reward opportunities heading into 2026. After years of underinvestment, depressed valuations, and limited investor attention, parts of the energy complex are offering asymmetric upside when viewed through credit and […]

The Pender Corporate Bond Fund had a good start to the year, delivering a 2.1%1 return in January, which was significantly ahead of investment grade and high yield benchmark returns over the same period. The month saw strength from a diversified group of holdings. Leading the way for us was our position in convertible notes […]

Dear Investors Thank you for your continued partnership in the Pender Credit Opportunities Fund. As of December 31st, 2025, the Fund was up 13.7%1 (net of all expenses and fees) for the year. Over the same period, the benchmark returned 7.3%. In this letter, we will review the key contributors and detractors and then share […]