Pender Value Fund

Effective June 23, 2023, the Pender Global Focused Fund was merged with the Pender Value Fund. On completion of the Merger all of the assets and investments of the Pender Global Focused Fund were transferred to the Pender Value Fund and unitholders of the Pender Global Focused Fund became unitholders of the Pender Value Fund. 

The Pender Value Fund is a go-anywhere, concentrated portfolio consisting of the top “Best Ideas” from the Pender investment team, including special situations. Bottom up fundamental analysis of each investment results in a portfolio of securities which we believe have the potential for long term capital appreciation, regardless of market cap or geographical constraints.

Since Inception returns are from June 2013. All returns greater than a year are annual compounded returns.

Performance (%) - 2024-06-281 Mo.3 Mo.6 Mo.1 Yr.2 Yr.3 Yr.5 Yr.10 Yr.YTDSince InceptionInception Date
A5.54.722.527.312.3-7.71.55.022.57.42013-06-28
F5.55.023.128.613.5-6.72.66.223.18.62013-06-28
Annual Performance (%)20162017201820192020202120222023YTD
A18.37.0-9.418.118.9-1.8-31.36.522.5
F19.58.0-8.519.320.1-0.8-30.67.723.1

Standard Performance Data is subject to important disclosures set out in our Disclaimer.

  • Asset Allocation(%)
    Canadian Equities72.0
    Us Equities30.2
    Foreign Equities3.0
    Cash-5.2
    Sector Allocation(%)
    Information Technology44.4
    Financial Services15.9
    Industrials11.4
    Energy6.4
    Consumer Staple5.6
    Health Care5.6
    Consumer Discretionary4.8
    Real Estate4.7
    Materials4.4
    Communication Services1.2
    Insurance0.8
    Cash-5.2
    Currency Allocation(%)
    Cad66.8
    Usd30.2
    Other3.0
    Top 10 HoldingsFund (%)
    Copperleaf Technologies Inc.6.1
    Sangoma Technologies Corporation5.2
    Burford Capital Limited5.0
    PAR Technology Corporation4.8
    Dye & Durham Limited4.7
    Kraken Robotics Inc.4.7
    Interactive Brokers Group Inc.4.4
    CCL Industries Inc.4.4
    Thinkific Labs Inc.4.2
    D2L Inc.4.2
    Total Percentage of Top 10 Holdings47.70%
    Total Net Assets of Fund$102,655,100
  • ClassFund Codes DescriptionMER* Minimum Investment: Initial/[Subsequent]
    APGF 200Front End2.51%$5,000 / [$100]
    FPGF 210Fee Based1.45%$5,000 / [$100]
    HPGF 240Front End – HNW2.20%$100,000 / [$100]
    IPGF 250Fee Based – HNW1.29%$100,000 / [$100]

    *As at 2023-12-31. The management expense ratio (“MER”) is calculated based on expenses charged to the fund inclusive of applicable taxes including GST and HST (excluding commissions 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: Canadian and US Equity Fund
    Inception Date: June 28, 2013
    Valuation Frequency: Daily
    Eligibility: Canada-wide, Registered Plans
    Distributions: DRIP annually, cash optional
    Benchmark: S&P/TSX Composite Index

    Portfolio Manager: David Barr, CFA.

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David Barr

David Barr

CEO & Portfolio Manager

Mr. Barr is the CEO of Pender. He is also the Portfolio Manager of several of Pender’s funds.

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