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Fund Code
PGF 2200
Class A
PGF 2250
Class F
Daily Price
$9.93
$10.56
YTD Return
-0.9%
-0.3%
August 31, 2026
1-Year Return
-1.3%
-0.4%
August 31, 2026
Since Inception
+1.9%
+3.1%
August 31, 2026
Date of Class Inception
Sep 1, 2022
Sep 1, 2022

Why invest in this Fund?

Investment Objective

The objective of the Fund is to generate consistent, positive returns, with low volatility and low correlation to equity markets by investing primarily in North American securities. The Fund may also invest in foreign and other securities.

Portfolio Fit

Suitable for those looking for a consistent steady return with low beta and volatility. Merger arbitrage funds can offer a tax efficient return profile as returns are taxed as capital gains.

Fund Facts

Fund CodePGF 2200Class A
Load TypeFront End
MER2.22%Class A
Trailer0.85%
Initial Investment$500
Asset ClassAlternative Merger Arbitrage
Valuation FrequencyDaily
DistributionsDRIP Annually, Cash Optional
BenchmarkHFRI ED: Merger Arbitrage Index (USD)
Subsequent Investment$0
Fund CodePGF 2250Class F
Load TypeFee Based
MER1.23%Class F
Trailer—
Initial Investment$500
Asset ClassAlternative Merger Arbitrage
Valuation FrequencyDaily
DistributionsDRIP Annually, Cash Optional
BenchmarkHFRI ED: Merger Arbitrage Index (USD)
Subsequent Investment$0

As at June 30, 2026. The management expense ratio ("MER") is calculated based on expenses charged to the fund inclusive of applicable taxes including GST and HST (excluding commissions, performance fees and other portfolio transaction costs) and is expressed as an annualized percentage of average net assets for the period/year. The applicable taxes are calculated using the attribution percentage for each province based on unitholder residency.

Performance Fee

15% of the amount by which the total return of the class of units exceeds its high water mark.

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Performance

As at August 31, 2026
Performance
Class1 Mo.3 Mo.6 Mo.1 Yr.3 Yr.5 Yr.10 Yr.15 Yr.Since Inception
A0.5%-0.9%-1.4%-1.3%2.7%1.9%
F0.5%-0.6%-0.9%-0.4%3.7%3.1%
Calendar Year Performance
Distributions
ClassDec'22Dec'24Dec'25Since Inception
A$0.02$0.03$0.79$0.84
F$0.02$0.00$0.72$0.74
Since Inception returns are from September 1, 2022. All returns greater than a year are annual compounded returns.
Standard Performance Data is subject to important disclosures set out in our Disclaimer.
Growth of $10,000

Holdings

As at August 31, 2026
Asset Allocation

Sector Allocation
Short Long
Financial Services +75.0%
Health Care -0.2% +22.1%
Cash +11.7%
Information Technology -4.1% +10.5%
Banks -3.4% +8.1%
Communication Services +7.3%
Consumer Discretionary -0.9% +5.5%
Real Estate -1.2% +5.1%
Utilities +4.1%
Consumer Staples +3.6%
Industrials -0.8% +3.2%
Insurance +3.2%
Materials -2.5% +2.8%
Energy -1.3% +1.3%
Exchange Traded Funds -2.1%
Cash Equivalents -47.0%
Currency Allocation
Short Long
USD -13.4% 138.0%
CAD -3.1% 13.8%
Cash 11.7%
Cash Equivalents -47.0%
Top 10 Holdings
#Security NameFund (%)
1Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.4.8
2MAK Acquisition Corp.3.8
3Simulations Plus, Inc.3.4
4Laurentian Bank of Canada3.2
5Drugs Made In America Acquisition II Corp.2.8
6Utz Brands, Inc.2.8
7Bel Fuse Inc.2.8
8First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust2.8
9DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation2.7
10Vizsla Royalties Corp.2.7
11First Financial Bancorp.-0.9
12Patrick Industries, Inc.-0.9
13Transocean Ltd.-1.3
14HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc.-1.7
15iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF-2.1
16Elemental Royalty Corporation-2.5
17Bel Fuse Inc.-3.4
18Canadian Treasury Bill, 0.000%, 09-Sep-2026-8.8
19United States Treasury Bill, 0.000%, 03-Sep-2026-18.1
20United States Treasury Bill, 0.000%, 03-Dec-2026-20.1
Total Percentage of Top 10 Holdings31.80
Total Net Assets of Fund$33,937,080

Facts

Code Class Description MER Trailer Min. Investment Initial/[Subsequent]
PGF 2200AFront End2.220.85$500/[$]
PGF 2250FFee Based1.23$500/[$]

As at 30-06-2026. The management expense ratio (“MER”) is calculated based on expenses charged to the fund inclusive of applicable taxes including GST and HST (excluding commissions, performance fees and other portfolio transaction costs) and is expressed as an annualized percentage of average net assets for the period/year. The applicable taxes are calculated using the attribution percentage for each province based on unitholder residency.

Performance Fee:
15% of the amount by which the total return of the class of units exceeds its high water mark.
Asset Class:
Alternative Merger Arbitrage
Inception Date:
September 1, 2022
Valuation Frequency:
Daily
Distributions:
DRIP Annually, Cash Optional
Benchmark:
HFRI ED: Merger Arbitrage Index (USD)

Documents

Know Your Product
Fund Profile Class A
10/06/2026
Fund Profile Class F
10/06/2026
Fund Profile Class F (USD)
06/08/2026
Class A
06/26/2026
Class F
06/26/2026

Monthly Commentary

Pender Alternative Arbitrage Fund - December 2025

Dear Unitholders, The Pender Alternative Arbitrage Fund and the Pender Alternative Arbitrage Plus Fund were up 0.2% respectively1 in December 2025 while the HFRI ED: Merger Arbitrage Index (USD) returned 1.3%2. For the full year of 2025 the Funds were up 5.0% and 5.9% respectively    while the HFRI ED: Merger Arbitrage Index (USD) returned 10.3%. […]

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Pender Alternative Arbitrage Fund - November 2025

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 […]

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Pender Alternative Arbitrage Fund - October 2025

Dear Unitholders, The Pender Alternative Arbitrage Fund and the Pender Alternative Arbitrage Plus Fund were 1.0% and 0.8% respectively1 in October 2025 while the HFRI ED: Merger Arbitrage Index (USD) returned 0.1%2. Portfolio Update October saw a flurry of M&A activity allowing the Fund to initiate positions in 18 new merger deals while 16 deals […]

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