FÉRIQUE Global Sustainable Development Bond Fund
The Fund aims to provide income and, to a lesser extent, long-term capital appreciation. The Fund invests, directly or indirectly (including through investments in ETFs or other mutual funds), in a globally diversified portfolio, composed mainly of fixed income securities of governments and corporations which are used to finance projects or businesses that aim to align with the principles of sustainable development.
Returns
As at
Returns are shown after management fees have been deducted. FÉRIQUE Funds aim to outperform the median returns of comparable funds within their category, with reasonable risks and some of the most affordable management fees in the industry.
Asset Allocation
The asset allocation is the breakdown of all assets within the fund between asset classes, sectors of the economy or regions of the world.1
Top 10 holdings
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These are the ten holdings with the greatest weighting in the fund listed as a percentage of the total assets of the fund.
| Name | Asset | Sector | Region | % of Asset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Province 4.05% 02-Feb-2032 | ||||
| Ontario Province 4.05% 02-Feb-2032 | Fixed Income | Canadian Government Bonds | Canada | 6.2 |
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Mar-2034 | ||||
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Mar-2034 | Fixed Income | Canadian Government Bonds | Canada | 4.9 |
| KfW 0.75% 30-Sep-2030 | ||||
| KfW 0.75% 30-Sep-2030 | Fixed Income | Foreign Government Bonds | Germany | 3.8 |
| Caisse D'Amtssmt de La Dtt Scl 2.13% 26-Jan-2032 | ||||
| Caisse D'Amtssmt de La Dtt Scl 2.13% 26-Jan-2032 | Fixed Income | Foreign Government Bonds | France | 3.8 |
| European Investment Bank 1.63% 13-May-2031 | ||||
| European Investment Bank 1.63% 13-May-2031 | Fixed Income | Foreign Government Bonds | Luxembourg | 3.5 |
| International Bank Reconstruction and Development 1.25% 10-Feb-2031 | ||||
| International Bank Reconstruction and Development 1.25% 10-Feb-2031 | Fixed Income | Foreign Government Bonds | United States | 3.2 |
| Quebec Province 2.10% 27-May-2031 | ||||
| Quebec Province 2.10% 27-May-2031 | Fixed Income | Canadian Government Bonds | Canada | 2.4 |
| United States Treasury 4.13% 15-Aug-2053 | ||||
| United States Treasury 4.13% 15-Aug-2053 | Fixed Income | Foreign Government Bonds | United States | 1.8 |
| Apple Inc 3.00% 20-Mar-2027 | ||||
| Apple Inc 3.00% 20-Mar-2027 | Fixed Income | Foreign Corporate Bonds | United States | 1.6 |
| South Coast BC Transport Auth 3.25% 23-Nov-2028 | ||||
| South Coast BC Transport Auth 3.25% 23-Nov-2028 | Fixed Income | Canadian Government Bonds | Canada | 1.6 |
Risks and management characteristics
We combine our expertise with outside portfolio managers that we select and closely monitor, while paying special attention to risk management.
Fund manager
Gestion FÉRIQUE
Portfolio manager(s)
AlphaFixe Capital and BMO Global Asset Management
Sub-Manager
Columbia Threadneedle Management Limited
Volatility
Low
Investment horizon
Mid
Regulatory documents
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2024 Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)
2023 Financial Statements (Audited)
A detailed statement of the net assets, income and expenses, cash flows and investment portfolio for all FÉRIQUE Funds. An "audited" annual version is produced for the 12-month period ending December 31 of each year and approved by our FÉRIQUE Fund auditors. An "unaudited" interim version is produced for the six-month period ending June 30 of each year.
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Sources : Fundata, FERIQUE Fund Management.
1 Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100%.
2 Commission-based Funds universe.
3 Sources : FÉRIQUE Fund Management, AlphaFixe Capital and Columbia Threadneedle Management Limited. The information is based on reasonable assumptions, it is not guaranteed and is subject to change. It is provided for informational purposes and should not be relied upon when making an investment decision. This yield to maturity does not correspond to the performance of the Fund, is not guaranteed, may change from day to day and is presented before fees. The MER of the FÉRIQUE Global Sustainable Development Bond Fund is 0.87%. For more details and past performance, consult the Fund Fact Sheet.
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