Classes B and G of the Pender Small Cap Opportunities Fund are currently open to retail investors.
The Pender Small Cap Opportunities Fund is an opportunistic, concentrated portfolio. The Fund is focused on undervalued small and microcap companies with strong underlying economics, predominantly in Canada. The manager often seeks out special situations, and has a track record of identifying catalysts, where market-leading companies have been acquired. After deep fundamental analysis these businesses are purchased at a discount to our estimate of intrinsic value.
| Class | 1 Mo. | 3 Mo. | 6 Mo. | 1 Yr. | 3 Yr. | 5 Yr. | 10 Yr. | 15 Yr. | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 7.6 | 5.5 | 9.2 | 14.3 | 20.9 | 8.9 | 13.1 | 14.7 | 15.1 |
| F | 7.7 | 5.8 | 9.7 | 15.5 | 22.1 | 10.0 | 14.3 | 15.9 | 16.2 |
| B | 7.6 | 5.5 | 9.1 | 14.2 | 20.8 | 9.0 | 11.4 | ||
| G | 7.7 | 5.8 | 9.7 | 15.5 | 22.2 | 10.1 | 12.5 |
| Class | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 8.5 | -16.3 | 19.2 | 46.3 | 24.7 | -29.3 | 5.1 | 57.2 | 4.6 | 7.6 |
| F | 9.6 | -15.4 | 20.3 | 47.8 | 26.0 | -28.5 | 6.2 | 58.8 | 5.7 | 7.7 |
| B | 18.9 | 38.7 | 23.9 | -29.3 | 5.0 | 57.2 | 4.6 | 7.6 | ||
| G | 20.1 | 39.0 | 24.6 | -28.5 | 6.2 | 58.9 | 5.7 | 7.7 |
| Tantalus Systems Holding Inc. | 5.1 |
| General Fusion Inc., SAFE | 4.8 |
| Coveo Solutions Inc. | 4.3 |
| 5N Plus Inc. | 4.2 |
| PAR Technology Corporation | 4.0 |
| Kraken Robotics Inc. | 3.9 |
| NFI Group Inc. | 3.9 |
| kneat.com, inc. | 3.5 |
| Zedcor Inc. | 3.3 |
| Vitalhub Corp. | 3.3 |
| Total Percentage of Top 10 Holdings | 40.30 |
| Total Net Assets of Fund | $439,145,048 |
| Code | Class | Description | MER | Trailer | Min. Investment Initial/[Subsequent] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGF 315 | A | Front End | 2.62 | 1.00 | $500/[$] |
| PGF 320 | F | Fee Based | 1.59 | $500/[$] | |
| PGF 380 | B | Front End | 2.67 | 1.00 | $500/[$] |
| PGF 390 | G | Fee Based | 1.57 | $500/[$] |
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.
In January, the Fund delivered a return of 7.7%, representing a positive start to the year. The Fund outperformed both Canadian and US equity markets, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index gaining 0.8% and the Russell 2000 Index (CAD) rising 4.6%. The muted performance of the TSX was partly driven by declines in commodity prices, particularly […]
As we begin 2026, it is worth reflecting on the forces that shaped markets over the past year. Resilience emerged as the defining theme, with equities largely shrugging off ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty. In many ways, 2025 felt like a long ski day with constantly changing conditions — smooth, packed powder one run, followed […]
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 […]
Equity markets continued to advance in October, though gains moderated as investors assessed a busy earnings season amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. The Canadian economy continues to lose momentum, weighed down by trade frictions with the United States. Inflation edged higher during the month, while labour market indicators showed further signs of cooling. In response, the […]
September was another positive month for equities, with markets pushing to record highs despite ongoing macro uncertainty. In Canada, both the TSX Composite and TSX Small Cap Index reached new highs, while US small caps joined the rally with the Russell 2000 up 4.5% in September. US small caps gained ~15% (CAD) in Q3 vs. […]
Fund Performance In the second quarter, our Fund delivered a strong return of 11.0%[1], marking a significant rebound from the negative performance in the first quarter. The Fund outperformed both the Canadian and US markets, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index gaining 8.5% and the Russell 2000 Index (CAD) rising 2.7%. The muted performance of the […]
Fund Performance In the first quarter of 2025, our Fund declined -11.7%[1], mirroring the performance of US small cap markets as measured by the Russell 2000 Index (CAD), which fell -9.4%. In contrast, the S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 1.5%, and the S&P/TSX Small Cap Index rose 1.0%. This divergence between US and Canadian markets reflects […]
Highlights Strong contributors to the Fund included Kraken Robotics Inc. (TSXV: PNG), D2L Inc. (TSX: DTOL), and MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA). Detractors to the Fund this quarter included Sylogist Ltd. (TSX: SYZ), NFI Group Inc. (TSX: NFI) and Glass House Brands Inc. (OTCPK: GLAS.F). We continue to own them. The Fund exited several positions […]
Highlights Many positive contributors in the quarter, such as Kraken Technologies Limited, TerraVest Industries Inc., Altius Renewable Royalties Corp, Dye & Durham Ltd. and BlackLine Systems, Inc.. Thinkific was a key detractor in the quarter. We are finding attractive opportunities in companies in the early stages of their growth cycles in areas of the market […]
Highlights One of our largest holdings, Copperleaf Technologies Inc (TSX: CPLF) announced it was to be acquired for $12.00 per share. It was among our top three contributors for the quarter, along with Sylogist Ltd (TSX: SYZ). and TerraVest Industries Inc (TSX: TVK). Top detractors this quarter included Dye & Durham Ltd (TSX: DND), Chesswood […]
Highlights The Fund generated excess returns mainly driven by company-specific performance. Rotation into high quality growth companies is now complete. The Fund exited several smaller positions and created new positions in a Canadian SaaS firm and select U.S.-based companies in the cannabis sector. Fund Performance What a way to start the year! Our Fund had […]
Highlights The strong performance into year-end is indicative of a strengthening small cap market. A more stable interest rate environment and improved business strategies among small caps, we believe, will lead to increased M&A by both private equity firms and strategic buyers. We have streamlined the number of positions in the portfolio from 61 to […]
Highlights We continue to focus on the fundamentals, rotating into high quality businesses. We initiated new positions in two companies during the quarter that we have been following for a long time but have finally hit our buy zone. Small caps are trading near trough valuations. The re-rating in multiples, we believe, is a tailwind […]
Highlights It was the first month of outperformance for small caps relative to large caps since February. Sylogist Inc. (TSX: SYZ) was a top contributor in the quarter. We are focused on reviewing our holdings regarding their ability to service existing debt, in addition to their maturity profile and the risks of refinancing their debt. […]
Highlights Small-cap stocks have historically traded at a premium to large caps given their higher growth potential. However, we are now in a market when small caps trade at a significant discount to large caps. We are continuing to rotate our portfolio into higher quality companies where we see the best risk/reward profiles such as […]
Highlights The Fund had a nice recovery in the fourth quarter with a return of 9.7%. Maxar Technologies Inc. (TSX: MAXR) was a top contributor to the portfolio after private equity firm Advent International made a bid to acquire the company at a large premium. Maxar was a long-term holding in the portfolio, and we […]
Fellow unit holders, The Pender Small Cap Opportunities Fund returned -12.5% in September, bringing returns so far this year to -34.8%[1]. This was a challenging period for the Fund, which was up against a difficult market environment, particularly for the small/micro-cap and technology companies that we own in the Fund. In Canada, the broad-based S&P/TSX […]
Fellow unit holders, In a reversal of the weak equity market performance in the first half of the year, markets posted a strong rebound in July. The macro environment was again in focus with a slightly dovish turn in central bank policy, the potential for a soft economic landing and investors anticipating a peak in […]
Fellow unit holders, It has been a volatile first half of the year that has seen significant drawdowns in equity markets as valuations have reset in anticipation of weaker economic growth going forward. Investors have focused on the macro headwinds of rising interest rates as policy makers are intent on curbing demand to slow inflation. […]
Fellow unit holders, Equity markets continued to be volatile in May as investors focused on the macro dynamics of rising inflation, rising interest rates and the potential impact on future economic growth. Sentiment has weakened as the prospect of a possible recession on the horizon grew. Central banks remained focused on tamping down inflation, which […]
Fellow unit holders, The selloff in risk assets carried on in April and volatility continued to trend higher. This was driven by growing macro concerns that focused on the outlook for inflation, rising interest rates and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. With higher interests potentially leading to a slowdown in economic growth, this led to […]
Fellow unit holders, The first quarter of 2022 came to a close with mixed performance to start the year. Investors were focused on macro events on several fronts, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, rising commodity prices that underpin already strong inflation, and the start of an interest rate hiking cycle that could dampen growth […]
Fellow unit holders, As investors continue to assess the financial risks related to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, stock markets ended February on a mixed note. In the US, the S&P 500 Index (CAD) was down 3.3% but its small-cap peer, the Russell 2000 Index (CAD) was up 0.8%. In Canada, the S&P/TSX Composite […]
Fellow unit holders, It was a tough start to 2022, with January being one of the worst months ever for broad indices and our fund. The Pender Small Cap Opportunities Fund was down 7.8%[1] in January, while large and small-cap indices were also down: the S&P 500 Index (CAD) was down 4.7% and the Russell […]
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