Brandes Corporate Focus Bond Fund Series F (CAD)
- Distribution Frequency: Monthly
- Number of Holdings: 45
- Total Net Assets: C$37 M
REASONS TO OWN
Features
- Provides a yield advantage over the benchmark
- Flexibility to invest up to 40% in high yield
- Duration is typically below 4 years
- Monthly distributions available in cash
Benefits
- Unique value approach focused on income and gains
- Transparent portfolio of long-only bonds
- Lower duration is beneficial during rising interest rates
- Provides a monthly income stream
- Investors can choose currency exposure
Portfolio Sub-Advisors
Fundserv : BIP
| Fund Number | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Series | C$ | US$ | |
| AH | 112 | - | |
| FH | 512 | - | |
| A | 111 | 113 | |
| F | 511 | 513 | |
Inception: January 19 2007|Series F (CAD)|MER: 0.92 %PERFORMANCE: Series F (CAD) | as of October 31 2023
| Annualized Performance (%) | 1-Mth | 3-Mth | 6-Mth | YTD | 1-Yr | 3-Yr | 5-Yr | 7-Yr | 10-Yr | Since Incept. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandes Corporate Focus Bond Fund | 1.29 | 2.67 | -0.02 | 3.95 | 5.12 | -0.08 | 1.67 | 1.24 | 4.46 | 3.14 | ||
| Barclays Capital U.S. Intermediate Credit Bond Index | 1.97 | 3.22 | -0.30 | 3.03 | 5.36 | -1.47 | 2.56 | 1.65 | 4.75 | 4.48 | ||
| Calendar Year Performance (%) | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandes Corporate Focus Bond Fund | 8.02 | 13.38 | 14.99 | 6.25 | -3.69 | 6.67 | 1.02 | 3.35 | -0.03 | -1.70 | ||
| Barclays Capital U.S. Intermediate Credit Bond Index | 6.53 | 13.55 | 21.01 | 0.09 | -3.14 | 9.02 | 3.99 | 5.20 | -1.87 | -2.49 | ||
As of: October 31, 2023
$16,814.00GROWTH OF $10,000 SINCE INCEPTION
TOP 10 POSITIONS
| Security | |
|---|---|
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| USB Capital IX 6.189% Apr 15/49 | 7.7 % |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.375% 15 May 2029 | 4.3 % |
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| Top 10 Total | 49.2 % |
| Total # of Securities | 45 |
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FUND FACTS
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