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The Pender Corporate Bond Fund posted a solid October, returning 2.2%1 within the context of a positive movement for high grade bonds and a neutral market for credit risk assets. The top Fund contributor in October was the successful workout of our position in Beyond Meat Inc., which is discussed in greater detail below. Other […]

Another month is in the books along with another move to all-time highs for many equity indices. The strength of this bull market really has been impressive, and the fact no one was calling for it makes it even more enjoyable. Like the Blue Jays, the year began with very low expectations, but all of […]

Dear Unitholders, The Pender Alternative Arbitrage Fund and the Pender Alternative Arbitrage Plus Fund were -0.3% and -0.5% respectively1 in September 2025 while the HFRI ED: Merger Arbitrage Index (USD) returned 0.8%2. Portfolio Update September was another active month for the Fund, characterized by steady deal flow and favourable conditions across both merger and SPAC […]

Market Update It can become somewhat unsettling when it seems everything is working. We normally live in a world of mean reversion and while winning streaks can be fun, they often are followed by a rough patch. That has to be what many investors are feeling these days. Since the ‘Liberation Day’ selloff in April, […]

September was another positive month for equities, with global markets hitting record highs despite ongoing uncertainty. In Canada, the S&P/TSX Composite and Small Cap Index reached new levels, while in the US the S&P 500 and Nasdaq advanced on positive performance in technology. Small caps also participated, with the Russell 2000 up 3.8% in September […]

Macro Backdrop US markets were dominated by macro headlines in September. The government shutdown entered its first week with partisan gridlock, though behind the scenes there are signs of agreement emerging around extending enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health-insurance plans. At the same time, the Institute of Supply Management’s services index fell back […]

September was another positive month for equities, with markets pushing to record highs despite ongoing macro uncertainty. In Canada, both the TSX Composite and TSX Small Cap Index reached new highs, while US small caps joined the rally with the Russell 2000 up 4.5% in September. US small caps gained ~15% (CAD) in Q3 vs. […]

Market Insights It can become somewhat unsettling when it seems everything is working. We normally live in a world of mean reversion and while winning streaks can be fun, they often are followed by a rough patch. That has to be what many investors are feeling these days. Since the ‘Liberation Day’ selloff in April, […]

Class F units of the Pender Bond Universe Fund (the “Fund”) were up 4.7%1 over the quarter, outperforming their benchmark, the FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index, by 3.2%. All portions of the Fund pulled in the same direction this period with our high grade, individual credit lines and Pender Corporate Bond Fund holdings all higher […]