FÉRIQUE International Equity Fund
The FÉRIQUE International Equity Fund aims to maximize long-term returns through capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in all classes and categories of common shares of companies located primarily in developed markets outside of Canada and the United States.
Effective October 25, 2024, the International Equity Fund acquired assets from the FÉRIQUE Asian Equity Fund in a reorganization and the investment objectives of the Fund were changed. The performance prior to the effective date of the reorganization represents the performance of the FÉRIQUE European Equity Fund (now the FÉRIQUE International Equity Fund) with its prior investment objectives. The reorganization and the investment objectives changes could have materially affected performance of the Fund had they been in effect throughout the entire performance measurement period.
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.
Effective October 25, 2024, the International Equity Fund acquired assets from the FÉRIQUE Asian Equity Fund in a reorganization and the investment objectives of the Fund were changed. The performance prior to the effective date of the reorganization represents the performance of the FÉRIQUE European Equity Fund (now the FÉRIQUE International Equity Fund) with its prior investment objectives. The reorganization and the investment objectives changes could have materially affected performance of the Fund had they been in effect throughout the entire performance measurement period.
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
As at
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Telekom AG | ||||
| Deutsche Telekom AG | International Equity | Telecommunications | Germany | 2.7 |
| TotalEnergies SE | ||||
| TotalEnergies SE | International Equity | Energy | France | 2.4 |
| Rio Tinto PLC | ||||
| Rio Tinto PLC | International Equity | Basic Materials | United Kingdom | 2.4 |
| Novo Nordisk A/S | ||||
| Novo Nordisk A/S | International Equity | Healthcare | Denmark | 2.3 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalent | Canada | 2.3 |
| Schneider Electric SE | ||||
| Schneider Electric SE | International Equity | Industrial Goods | France | 2.3 |
| Orix Corp | ||||
| Orix Corp | International Equity | Financial Services | Japan | 2.0 |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd | ||||
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd | International Equity | Financial Services | Singapore | 1.9 |
| 3i Group PLC | ||||
| 3i Group PLC | International Equity | Financial Services | United Kingdom | 1.9 |
| LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | ||||
| LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | International Equity | Consumer Goods | France | 1.9 |
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)
Gestion FÉRIQUE
Sub-manager(s)
Threadneedle Asset Management Limited and Goldman Sachs Asset Management L.P.
Volatility
Mid
Investment horizon
Long
Style
- Value
- Core
- Growth
Sector deviation
- Minor
- Moderate
- Wide
Market capitalization
- Small
- Mid
- Large
Regulatory documents
The prospectus seeks to protect investors by providing information they need to make informed investment decisions.
By law, the prospectus must provide a complete, accurate and clear presentation of material facts pertaining to the securities that will be issued. In addition to detailed information on each available Fund, it describes:
- Risks associated with various investments
- Condition for purchase and redemption
- Fees
- Tax consequences
- Investor rights
The prospectus must be distributed to every FÉRIQUE Fund unitholder. By studying this document, investors are better equipped to judge the quality of each investment vehicle, evaluating the degree of risk and potential return with their own needs and goals in mind.
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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, FÉRIQUE Fund Management.
1 Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100%.
2 Commission-based Funds universe.
Effective October 25, 2024, the International Equity Fund acquired assets from the FÉRIQUE Asian Equity Fund in a reorganization and the investment objectives of the Fund were changed. The performance prior to the effective date of the reorganization represents the performance of the FÉRIQUE European Equity Fund (now the FÉRIQUE International Equity Fund) with its prior investment objectives. The reorganization and the investment objectives changes could have materially affected performance of the Fund had they been in effect throughout the entire performance measurement period.
FÉRIQUE is a registered trademark of Gestion FÉRIQUE and is used under license by its subsidiary, Services d'investissement FÉRIQUE. Gestion FÉRIQUE is an Investment Fund Manager and assumes management duties in relation to the FÉRIQUE Funds. Services d'investissement FÉRIQUE is a Mutual Fund Dealer and a Financial Planning Firm, as well as the Principal distributor of the FÉRIQUE Funds. Please note that for commercial purposes, Services d'investissement FÉRIQUE is also known in English as FÉRIQUE Investment Services.
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The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns which include changes in the value of the units and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any unitholder that would have reduced returns. Any hypothetical return or growth is used only to illustrate the effects of the compound growth rate and is not intended to reflect future values of a Fund or returns of an investment in a Fund. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values fluctuate frequently and past performance may not be repeated.
FÉRIQUE Funds pay management fees to Gestion FÉRIQUE allowing it to assume the fees of the portfolio managers, the fees relating to the marketing or distribution of the FÉRIQUE Funds and the administration fees of the manager of the FÉRIQUE Funds. Each of the FÉRIQUE Funds also pays an administration Fee to Gestion FÉRIQUE in exchange for all operating charges, except for specific Fund expenses as defined in the simplified prospectus. No commissions are payable by the unitholders for a subscription in the FÉRIQUE Funds if such subscription is made through Services d'investissement FÉRIQUE; brokerage fees could however be payable should the subscription be made through a broker other than the principal distributor.