Commentaires

In July, the Fund returned 2.5%1, ahead of the S&P/TSX Composite at 1.2% and the Russell 2000, which declined -4.1%, in an eventful month for Canadian and international markets. Canadian markets saw significant divergence in July, characterized by a rotation into value stocks and energy, while growth-oriented segments and broader small-cap indices faced headwinds. Market […]

In Q2, the Fund returned 10.9%, ahead of the S&P/TSX Composite at 7.0%. This is despite a challenging month of June where the Fund returned -3.8%, and the S&P/TSX Composite was up 0.5%.

En mai, le Fonds a dégagé un rendement de 3,7 %, supérieur de 2,5 % à celui du TSX. L’indice S&P 1500 des secteurs du logiciel et des services s’est distingué ce mois-ci avec une hausse de 14 % due à la performance exceptionnelle d’une poignée d’entreprises.

Les marchés ont été volatils au cours du trimestre, et les petites entreprises technologiques canadiennes en ont fait les frais. L’indice S&P/TSX Info-T a connu son départ le moins reluisant de l’histoire récente dû à la peur grandissante des perturbations que pourrait causer l’IA et à la prétendue « SaaSPocalypse », et ce, même si l’indice composé S&P/TSX a atteint un sommet record frôlant les 34 5001.

In February, the Fund delivered a return of 1.2%. The portfolio once again benefited from its resource holdings, which helped offset a challenging month for technology companies. February was an eventful month, with AI disruption narratives continuing to drive significant drawdowns across software and IT services companies. The S&P 1500 Software and Services Index finished […]

In January, the Fund delivered a return of 7.7%, representing a positive start to the year. The Fund outperformed both Canadian and US equity markets, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index gaining 0.8% and the Russell 2000 Index (CAD) rising 4.6%. The muted performance of the TSX was partly driven by declines in commodity prices, particularly […]

As we begin 2026, it is worth reflecting on the forces that shaped markets over the past year. Resilience emerged as the defining theme, with equities largely shrugging off ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty. In many ways, 2025 felt like a long ski day with constantly changing conditions — smooth, packed powder one run, followed […]

In November, the S&P/TSX Composite Index advanced, reaching a new record high. In commodity markets, gold prices rose, and silver also hit an all-time high, making Materials one of the month’s strongest-performing sectors, alongside Consumer Staples. A major development during the month was Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget, which outlined new spending aimed […]

Equity markets continued to advance in October, though gains moderated as investors assessed a busy earnings season amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. The Canadian economy continues to lose momentum, weighed down by trade frictions with the United States. Inflation edged higher during the month, while labour market indicators showed further signs of cooling. In response, the […]