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Pourquoi le processus l’emporte parfois sur la performance. L’un de mes balados préférés est How I Built This dans lequel Guy Raz demande à des entrepreneurs réputés comment ils ont bâti leurs sociétés. Je l’écoute depuis des années, en partie pour son côté humain, c’est-à-dire pour ces moments où un authentique et primitif sentiment de doute et d’échec précède la réussite ultime.

Aman Budhwar Teresa Lee Laura Baker Amar Pandya Tracy Tidy Sharon Wang Felix Narhi Lynn Frazer Christopher Chow Ruben Gomez-Garcia Lukasz Darowski Maria Pacella Andrew Cheung Aman Budhwar recommends King of Kings by Scott Anderson What is it about? The book delves into the complexities of the Iranian Revolution of 1978–79, a pivotal event that […]

After returning from Space Canada’s Horizons 2026 conference held at the Canadian Space Agency headquarters, we sat down with Amar Pandya, Equity Portfolio Manager, to discuss the key themes that emerged and how they translate into potential investable opportunities.   With the space sector gaining renewed attention, particularly ahead of the anticipated SpaceX IPO, the conversation focused on how structural shifts in government spending, procurement urgency and geopolitical […]

As published in Canadian Family Offices The fund’s manager, Emily Wheeler, outlines her investment strategy, plus her take on interest rates, commodities and the 2026 economy. Family offices face a familiar tension in today’s bond market: how to preserve wealth while still achieving meaningful returns amid uncertainty. Traditional fixed income strategies—once the core of a […]

In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026, and the global theme Give to Gain, we’re highlighting perspectives from women across PenderFund. Shaped by experience, insight, and day-to-day contributions across the firm, these reflections speak to the value of sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and thinking with a long-term view. Together, they offer […]

Pender Focus At Pender, our equity team focuses on identifying opportunities at the intersection of sector and capital cycles, structural change, and market inefficiencies. Our core themes include Enterprise Software, AI, the Energy Transition, and the evolving geopolitical environment — with this paper exploring Defense as a key expression of today’s geopolitical shift, supported by […]

Investment Strategy and Current Opportunity   Why is the current opportunity set attractive? AMAN BUDHWAR: The US small- and mid-cap universe offers a uniquely attractive opportunity today due to its scale, diversification, and exposure to powerful long-term growth themes. Many investors are surprised to learn that the US small- and mid-cap market alone is larger […]

As published in Canadian Family Offices.  Investing in stressed and distressed companies can offer a chance to reap high returns. The idea of investing in distressed credit markets may sound daunting—it requires expertise in evaluating companies whose balance sheets are at risk. But some funds, such as the Pender Credit Opportunities Fund, see opportunities where others see trouble. […]

Pender's 12 Days of Holiday Inspiration is back! Discover your next read or listen with our guide to the best books and podcasts to enjoy this holiday season. From technology reshaping today’s economic and investment landscape to overcoming obstacles, our Investment Team has shared their best recommendations to inspire you. Aman Budhwar Laura Baker Eric […]