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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
$14.38
$13.06
$12.37
$12.45
$13.18
YTD Return
+6.3%
+7.1%
+8.0%
+6.7%
+7.5%
August 31, 2026
1-Year Return
+15.2%
+16.7%
+17.9%
+16.0%
+17.6%
August 31, 2026
Since Inception
+6.5%
+6.4%
+8.9%
+7.3%
+8.6%
August 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
MER1.74%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
MER1.75%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
MER1.00%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 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.

Fund Characteristics 

Current Yield4.83%
Yield to Maturity5.92%
Term to Maturity (years)4.40
Modified Duration (years)3.35

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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
A1.6%0.7%2.0%15.2%12.8%7.0%7.2%6.0%6.5%
A (USD)1.9%1.1%2.5%16.7%13.7%7.4%7.9%6.4%
U0.9%1.5%3.8%17.9%15.2%9.7%8.9%
F1.6%0.9%2.3%16.0%13.9%8.1%8.3%7.3%
F (USD)2.0%1.3%2.8%17.6%14.8%8.4%8.6%
Calendar Year Performance
Distributions
ClassJan'26Feb'26Mar'26Apr'26May'26Jun'26Jul'26Aug'26Since Inception
A$0.06$0.04$0.03$0.05$0.05$0.06$0.05$0.03$8.72
A (USD)$0.05$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.03$5.43
U$0.06$0.04$0.03$0.05$0.05$0.06$0.05$0.04$3.66
F$0.06$0.04$0.03$0.05$0.05$0.06$0.05$0.03$6.72
F (USD)$0.06$0.04$0.03$0.05$0.05$0.06$0.05$0.03$3.93
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 August 31, 2026
Asset Allocation

Sector Allocation
Financial Services +15.8%
Energy +15.5%
Information Technology +11.7%
Materials +10.8%
Government Bonds +9.7%
Consumer Discretionary +8.2%
Other Sectors +8.0%
Health Care +7.4%
Industrials +5.6%
Communication Services +5.1%
Cash +2.2%
Currency Allocation
USD 81.1%
CAD 13.0%
Other 5.9%
Top 10 Holdings
#Security NameFund (%)
1Northern Oil and Gas Inc., 3.625%, 15-Apr-292.0
2Crescent Energy Co., 2.750%, 15-Mar-311.8
3Euronet Worldwide, Inc., 0.625%, 1-Oct-301.7
4Rivian Holdings, LLC, 10.000%, 15-Jan-311.5
5McDermott International Ltd.1.5
6CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc., 3.000%, 15-Feb-291.4
7First Majestic Silver Corp., 0.375%, 15-Jan-271.3
8Trulieve Cannabis Corp., 10.500%, 17-Dec-301.3
9McDermott International Ltd., Term Loan, 31-Dec-271.3
10Total Play Telecomunicaciones, S.A.P.I. de C.V., 11.120%, 31-Dec-321.3
Total Percentage of Top 10 Holdings15.10
Total Net Assets of Fund$5,353,741,885

Facts

Code Class Description MER Trailer Min. Investment Initial/[Subsequent]
PGF 500AFront End1.740.65$500/[$]
PGF 501A (USD)Front End1.750.65$500/[$]
PGF 518UFee Based1.00$500/[$]
PGF 550FFee Based1.03$500/[$]
PGF 551F (USD)Fee Based1.04$500/[$]

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.

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
09/09/2026
Fund Profile Class A (USD)
09/09/2026
Fund Profile Class F
09/09/2026
Fund Profile Class F (USD)
09/09/2026
Fund Profile Class U
09/09/2026
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 – May 2022

The Pender Corporate Bond Fund finished a volatile May with a NAV total return of approximately -0.7%[1]. Lower bond prices in the portfolio more than offset the growing level of current income in the Fund that has reached its highest level since the spring of 2020. Download PDF There were several bright spots in the […]

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Pender Corporate Bond Fund – April 2022

The Pender Corporate Bond Fund returned -1.6%1 in April. In a tough market, the Fund continued its streak of outperforming its benchmark and category. Download PDF In a market without many bright spots, we benefitted from a few. Continued optimism around the prospective end of the conservatorship of the Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) led to further […]

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Pender Corporate Bond Fund – March 2022

The Pender Corporate Bond Fund returned -0.4%[1] in March. While we never celebrate losses, it is worth noting that the Fund’s monthly loss was less than a third of that of the high yield index for the same period and over two percentage points above the Canadian bond universe. In short, it was a volatile […]

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