The Pender Alternative Special Situations Fund returned 5.8%1 in Q1, ahead of the S&P/TSX Composite, which rose 4.0% during the quarter. Q1 was defined by a sharp transition from early-year optimism to volatility dominating market narratives, as geopolitical conflict intersected with ongoing AI uncertainty and escalating trade wars, driving frequent policy adjustments. Volatility indices experienced […]

On Sunday, April 19, PenderFund’s team took part in Vancouver’s annual 10K Sun Run, joining Canada’s largest start line and an incredible community of runners across the city. The event took place on a warm, sunny day, with a fantastic atmosphere from the very beginning through to the finish. It was a great opportunity for […]

Dear Unitholders, The Pender Alternative Absolute Return Fund returned 1.8%1 in March, bringing year to date returns to 3.1%. The United States and Israel launching a war against Iran was the dominant market event, with inflation concerns pushing yields higher. Risk premiums also re-rated modestly higher, resulting in a negative month for risk assets including […]

Dear Co-investors, Thank you for your continued partnership in the Pender Credit Opportunities Fund. In this quarter’s letter, we will share our perspective on the opportunistic themes we are seeing ahead and also provide a closer look on a few of the high conviction, individual credits we hold. Fund at a Glance (since inception) Pender […]

Handheld ultrasound, AI-guided diagnostics, and expanding access to point-of-care imaging worldwide. In this episode, Cheri Corbett, Partner at Pender Ventures spoke with Clarius CEO Laurent Pelissier, exploring the journey of building a handheld ultrasound platform designed to make medical imaging accessible far beyond traditional hospital settings. The conversation explores the evolution of point-of-care ultrasound, how […]

Markets were volatile this quarter, with small-cap technology in Canada bearing the brunt of the pressure. The S&P/TSX Info-T had one of its worst starts in recent history, driven by intensifying fears of AI-driven disruption and the so-called "SaaS-Pocalypse," even as the S&P/TSX Composite Index reached historic highs near 34,5001. While negative software sentiment may […]