Market Environment As we begin 2026, US equity markets appear to be at an inflection point. 2025 was shaped by a resilient economy, evolving policy dynamics, and rapid technological innovation, offset against elevated valuations and geopolitical uncertainty. The bull market that began in late 2022 is now entering its fourth year, during which large-cap equities […]
Momentum is a wonderful thing, and that was seen in abundance in 2025, with global equity markets experiencing their third straight year of strong performance. Of course it wasn’t all smooth sailing, as we now know that nothing with the current leadership in Washington will be easy. That was made abundantly clear in early April […]
We are pleased to welcome back Duncan Stewart, Director of TMT Research at Deloitte Canada, for Pender Ventures’ annual Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) update. Hosted by Maria Pacella, Managing Partner at Pender Ventures, this wide-ranging conversation explores Deloitte’s 2026 TMT Predictions and what they mean for investors, operators, and policymakers. Duncan shares insights on […]
Dear Unitholders, The Pender Alternative Arbitrage Fund and the Pender Alternative Arbitrage Plus Fund were down -0.5% and -0.6% respectively1 in November 2025 while the HFRI ED: Merger Arbitrage Index (USD) returned 0.3%2. Portfolio Update November was another active month for the Fund, reflecting the continued momentum in the M&A market and a steady cadence […]
Dear Unitholders, The Pender Alternative Absolute Return Fund returned 0.7%1 in November, bringing year to date returns to 1.7%. Market volatility picked up in November, driven by high issuance and concern around the business models of certain segments of the AI industry. A strong final week supported by US Thanksgiving and limited investor engagement allowed […]
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 […]
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 […]
Market Insights To say 2025 has been an odd year is an understatement. After a series of years with strong returns, everyone began January with muted expectations. Valuations were high and the prospects for earnings growth were low. However, optimists were quick to remind you that President Trump in his first term would often use […]
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund enjoyed a profitable November, returning 1.1%1. The Fund outperformed peers for the period in a credit market that offered relatively muted returns. Leading the way for the Fund were our positions in precious metals, including convertible notes of miners Equinox Gold and Sibanye Stillwater, which rallied on underlying strength in […]
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