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Fund Code
PGF 500
Class A
PGF 501
Class A (USD)
PGF 518
Class U
PGF 550
Class F
PGF 551
Class F (USD)
Daily Price
$14.51
$13.23
$12.49
$12.60
$13.16
YTD Return
+4.7%
+5.1%
+7.1%
+5.0%
+5.5%
July 31, 2026
1-Year Return
+16.1%
+17.5%
+19.0%
+16.9%
+18.4%
July 31, 2026
Since Inception
+6.5%
+6.3%
+8.8%
+7.2%
+8.5%
July 31, 2026
Date of Class Inception
Jun 1, 2009
Aug 30, 2013
Jun 28, 2019
Jun 30, 2014
Jun 28, 2019

Why invest in this Fund?

Investment Objective

The objective of the Fund is to preserve capital and generate returns through current income and capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in investment and non-investment grade fixed income securities issued by North American corporations.

Portfolio Fit

Suitable for investors looking for a total return fixed income fund. Driven by bottom-up fundamental analysis and acting as a “Value Player” in corporate credit, the Fund emphasizes a flexible and nimble approach across the credit risk spectrum.

Fund Facts

Fund CodePGF 500Class A
Load TypeFront End
MER2.04%Class A
Trailer0.65%
Initial Investment$500
Asset ClassFixed Income Securities
Valuation FrequencyDaily
DistributionsDRIP Monthly, Cash Optional
BenchmarkBlended Benchmark (75% ICE BofA, 25% FTSE/TMX CAD)
Subsequent Investment$0
Fund CodePGF 501Class A (USD)
Load TypeFront End
MER2.04%Class A (USD)
Trailer0.65%
Initial Investment$500
Asset ClassFixed Income Securities
Valuation FrequencyDaily
DistributionsDRIP Monthly, Cash Optional
BenchmarkBlended Benchmark (75% ICE BofA, 25% FTSE/TMX CAD)
Subsequent Investment$0
Fund CodePGF 518Class U
Load TypeFee Based
MER1.15%Class U
Trailer
Initial Investment$500
Asset ClassFixed Income Securities
Valuation FrequencyDaily
DistributionsDRIP Monthly, Cash Optional
BenchmarkBlended Benchmark (75% ICE BofA, 25% FTSE/TMX CAD)
Subsequent Investment$0
Fund CodePGF 550Class F
Load TypeFee Based
MER1.03%Class F
Trailer
Initial Investment$500
Asset ClassFixed Income Securities
Valuation FrequencyDaily
DistributionsDRIP Monthly, Cash Optional
BenchmarkBlended Benchmark (75% ICE BofA, 25% FTSE/TMX CAD)
Subsequent Investment$0
Fund CodePGF 551Class F (USD)
Load TypeFee Based
MER1.04%Class F (USD)
Trailer
Initial Investment$500
Asset ClassFixed Income Securities
Valuation FrequencyDaily
DistributionsDRIP Monthly, Cash Optional
BenchmarkBlended Benchmark (75% ICE BofA, 25% FTSE/TMX CAD)
Subsequent Investment$0

As at December 31, 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.

Fund Characteristics 

Current Yield5.07%
Yield to Maturity6.16%
Term to Maturity (years)4.51
Modified Duration (years)3.36

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Performance

As at July 31, 2026
Performance
Class1 Mo.3 Mo.6 Mo.1 Yr.3 Yr.5 Yr.10 Yr.15 Yr.Since Inception
A-0.1%1.2%2.6%16.1%12.2%6.8%7.4%5.8%6.5%
A (USD)0.3%1.1%2.8%17.5%12.9%7.0%8.0%6.3%
U-0.7%3.8%5.4%19.0%15.4%9.8%8.8%
F0.0%1.4%2.9%16.9%13.3%7.9%8.4%7.2%
F (USD)0.4%1.3%3.1%18.4%13.9%8.1%8.5%
Calendar Year Performance
Distributions
ClassDec'25Jan'26Feb'26Mar'26Apr'26May'26Jun'26Jul'26Since Inception
A$0.32$0.06$0.04$0.03$0.05$0.05$0.06$0.05$8.69
A (USD)$0.39$0.05$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.05$0.05$0.05$5.40
U$0.08$0.06$0.04$0.03$0.05$0.05$0.06$0.05$3.62
F$0.35$0.06$0.04$0.03$0.05$0.05$0.06$0.05$6.69
F (USD)$0.33$0.06$0.04$0.03$0.05$0.05$0.06$0.05$3.90
Since Inception returns are from June 1, 2009. 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 July 31, 2026
Asset Allocation

Sector Allocation
Energy +15.4%
Financial Services +15.2%
Government Bonds +12.3%
Information Technology +11.6%
Consumer Discretionary +9.1%
Materials +9.0%
Health Care +7.9%
Other Sectors +5.6%
Industrials +4.9%
Communication Services +4.8%
Utilities +3.0%
Cash +1.2%
Currency Allocation
USD 81.5%
CAD 13.1%
Other 5.4%
Top 10 Holdings
#Security NameFund (%)
1Northern Oil and Gas Inc., 3.625%, 15-Apr-291.8
2Crescent Energy Co., 2.750%, 15-Mar-311.7
3Rivian Holdings, LLC, 10.000%, 15-Jan-311.6
4United States Treasury, Inflation Indexed, 1.75%, 15-Jan-281.5
5Euronet Worldwide, Inc., 0.625%, 1-Oct-301.5
6CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc., 3.000%, 15-Feb-291.5
7Adecoagro S.A., 7.500%, 29-Jul-321.5
8Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., 5.750%, 15-June-301.4
9Trulieve Cannabis Corp., 10.500%, 17-Dec-301.4
10McDermott International, Ltd., Term Loan, 31-Dec-271.4
Total Percentage of Top 10 Holdings15.30
Total Net Assets of Fund$5,053,546,809

Facts

Code Class Description MER Trailer Min. Investment Initial/[Subsequent]
PGF 500AFront End2.040.65$500/[$]
PGF 501A (USD)Front End2.040.65$500/[$]
PGF 518UFee Based1.15$500/[$]
PGF 550FFee Based1.03$500/[$]
PGF 551F (USD)Fee Based1.04$500/[$]

As at 31-12-2025. 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.

Asset Class:
Fixed Income Securities
Inception Date:
June 1, 2009
Valuation Frequency:
Daily
Distributions:
DRIP Monthly, Cash Optional
Benchmark:
Blended Benchmark (75% ICE BofA, 25% FTSE/TMX CAD)

Documents

Know Your Product
Fund Profile Class A
07/08/2026
Fund Profile Class A (USD)
07/08/2026
Fund Profile Class F
07/08/2026
Fund Profile Class F (USD)
07/08/2026
Fund Profile Class U
07/08/2026
Class A
06/26/2026
Class A (USD)
06/26/2026
Class F
06/26/2026
Class F (USD)
06/26/2026
Class U
06/26/2026
FAQs

Monthly Commentary

Pender Corporate Bond Fund - July 2023

Highlights: Positive contributors included First Majestic Silver Corp., which rallied from multi-year lows, and our holdings of Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. notes, which attracted bids due to their attractive double-digit yield to a 2025 put date. Positive performance was offset by several investment grade securities, which were influenced by higher risk-free rates. Line-item credit weakness […]

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Pender Corporate Bond Fund - June 2023

Highlights Positive contributors included: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to be acquired leading to a gain of more than 10% in that position; OPKO Health Inc. on the FDA’s approval of the company’s NGENLA growth hormone therapy; Carriage Services Inc. rallied over 5% on a takeover bid from a trade buyer; and Fannie Mae preferred shares also […]

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Pender Corporate Bond Fund – May 2023

Highlights Overall, a choppy month from a combination of wider credit spreads, higher sovereign rates and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. debt ceiling. Positive contributors were Cineworld Group PLC, Paratek Pharmaceuticals Inc, and Emergent BioSolutions Inc as catalysts emerged for these severely discounted bonds. Canadian rate-reset preferreds are at levels last seen in 2016. History suggests […]

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