Overview

The Pender Alternative Select Equity Fund focuses on North American equities, targeting excess returns with less volatility. The Fund is adaptable to all market conditions with an active sector-rotating strategy based on investment themes. The Fund manages beta and equity exposure enhancing risk management through active trading, short selling, cash management and option overlays.

Performance

As at December 31, 2025
Performance
Class1 Mo.3 Mo.6 Mo.1 Yr.3 Yr.5 Yr.10 Yr.15 Yr.Since Inception
A3.67.625.140.021.312.8
F3.27.624.640.222.313.7
Calendar Performance
Class201720182019202020212022202320242025YTD
A-3.45.021.340.040.0
F-2.56.322.840.240.2
Since Inception returns are from August 26, 2021. All returns greater than a year are annual compounded returns.
Standard Performance Data is subject to important disclosures set out in our Disclaimer.

Holdings

As at December 31, 2025
Asset Allocation
Sector Allocation
Currency Allocation
Top 10 Holdings
Fund (%)
NexGen Energy Ltd.6.2
Lundin Mining Corporation3.8
Sitka Gold Corp.3.6
Evercore Inc.3.5
Tenaz Energy Corp.3.3
Tourmaline Oil Corp.3.1
IsoEnergy Ltd.3.1
Whitecap Resources Inc.2.8
Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P.2.7
Keyera Corp.2.6
Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd.-1.3
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.-2.1
Keyera Corp.-2.7
iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF-3.8
Total Percentage of Top 10 Holdings34.70
Total Net Assets of Fund$40,554,185

Facts

Code Class Description MER Trailer Min. Investment Initial/[Subsequent]
PGF 5000AFront End2.401.00$500/[$]
PGF 5001FFee Based1.27$500/[$]

As at 30-06-2025. 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:
20% of excess of total return over benchmark's return + 2%, subject to a high water mark.
Asset Class:
Alternative Equity Focused
Inception Date:
August 26, 2021
Valuation Frequency:
Daily
Distributions:
DRIP Annually, Cash Optional
Benchmark:
S&P/TSX Composite Index (CAD)

Documents

Fund Profile Class A
01/12/2026
Fund Profile Class F
01/12/2026
Class A
08/28/2025
Class F
08/28/2025

Resources

Pender Alternative Select Equity Fund - December 2025

Market Insights 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 […]

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Pender Alternative Select Equity Fund - November 2025

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 […]

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Pender Alternative Select Equity Fund - October 2025

Market Insights 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 […]

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Pender Alternative Select Equity Fund - August 2025

Market Insights August lived up to its reputation for volatility, however this year the move was to the upside. There has been much for investors to be concerned with this year and that has kept many on the sidelines. That may still prove to be the correct positioning, but the ‘pain trade’ remains higher and […]

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Team

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Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager
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