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
The returns shown below are established after management fees. FÉRIQUE Funds aim to outperform the median return in their category of comparable funds, with a reasonable level of risk and management fees that are among the most competitive in the industry.
Asset Allocation
Asset allocation represents how the fund's investments are allocated among different asset classes, economic sectors or regions.1
Top 10 holdings
As at
The top ten investments are those with the highest weighting in the fund, ranked by the percentage of assets they represent.
| Name | Asset | Sector | Region | % of Asset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Province 4.05% due Februay 02, 2032 | ||||
| Ontario Province 4.05% due Februay 02, 2032 | Fixed Income | Canadian Government Bonds | Canada | 6.0 |
| Caisse d'Amortissement de la Dette Sociale 2.13% due January 26, 2032 | ||||
| Caisse d'Amortissement de la Dette Sociale 2.13% due January 26, 2032 | Fixed Income | Foreign Corporate Bonds | United States | 4.1 |
| KfW 0.75% due September 30, 2030 | ||||
| KfW 0.75% due September 30, 2030 | Fixed Income | Foreign Government Bonds | Germany | 4.1 |
| European Investment Bank 1.63% due May 13, 2031 | ||||
| European Investment Bank 1.63% due May 13, 2031 | Fixed Income | Foreign Government Bonds | Luxembourg | 3.8 |
| CPPIB Capital Inc 3.00% due June 15, 2028 | ||||
| CPPIB Capital Inc 3.00% due June 15, 2028 | Fixed Income | Canadian Government Bonds | Canada | 3.7 |
| International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 1.25% due Februay 10, 2031 | ||||
| International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 1.25% due Februay 10, 2031 | Fixed Income | Foreign Government Bonds | United States | 3.5 |
| South Coast BC Transport Auth 3.05% due January 04, 2025 | ||||
| South Coast BC Transport Auth 3.05% due January 04, 2025 | Fixed Income | Canadian Government Bonds | Canada | 3.2 |
| Hydro-Quebec 2.00% due September 01, 2028 | ||||
| Hydro-Quebec 2.00% due September 01, 2028 | Fixed Income | Canadian Government Bonds | Canada | 2.4 |
| Quebec Province 2.10% due May 27, 2031 | ||||
| Quebec Province 2.10% due May 27, 2031 | Fixed Income | Canadian Government Bonds | Canada | 2.3 |
| Apple Inc 3.00% due June 20, 2027 | ||||
| Apple Inc 3.00% due June 20, 2027 | Fixed Income | Foreign Corporate Bonds | United States | 1.8 |
Risks and management characteristics
We combine our expertise with that of renowned portfolio managers. We closely supervise them while paying particular attention to risk management.
Fund manager
Gestion FÉRIQUE
Portfolio manager(s)
AlphaFixe Capital and BMO Global&nbps;Asset&nbps;Management
Sub-Manager
Columbia Threadneedle Management Limited
Volatility
Low
Investment horizon
Mid
Regulatory documents
The prospectus seeks to protect investors by providing information they need to make informed investment decisions.
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- 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.
The Annual Information Form is incorporated into the prospectus by reference, providing additional information on FÉRIQUE Funds and their operations—otherwise undisclosed in the prospectus. This includes the following information:
- Fund history
- Fund investment restrictions
- Valuation methods for Fund holdings
- Description of those responsible for Fund activities (including Gestion FÉRIQUE directors and officers)
- Description of Fund governance provisions
- Detailed description of Fund investment tax consequences
Fund Facts is a fact sheet that presents vital information every investor should know before investing in a mutual fund. This document includes, among other things, fund performance, risks and fees related to acquiring and holding securities of the investment fund. In addition to helping you make informed decisions, it also allows you to better compare different fund companies or various funds of the same company.
2022 Financial Statements (Audited)
2022 Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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.
Investing in mutual funds
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FÉRIQUE Portfolios
Turnkey investment solutions composed of several funds, to offer investments adapted to different investor profiles.
FÉRIQUE Funds
A range of funds allowing you to invest in different economic sectors, geographical areas or various asset classes.
Responsible investment
A responsible investment approach that focuses on the long term and governs the entire range of FÉRIQUE Funds and Portfolios.
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Sources : Fundata, FERIQUE Fund Management.
1 Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100%.
2 Commission-based Funds universe.
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.
There may be brokerage fees, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses associated with investment in the Funds. Management expense ratios vary from one year to another. Please read the prospectus before investing.
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.