As published in Canadian Family Offices The fund’s manager, Emily Wheeler, outlines her investment strategy, plus her take on interest rates, commodities and the 2026 economy. Family offices face a familiar tension in today’s bond market: how to preserve wealth while still achieving meaningful returns amid uncertainty. Traditional fixed income strategies—once the core of a […]
In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026, and the global theme Give to Gain, we’re highlighting perspectives from women across PenderFund. Shaped by experience, insight, and day-to-day contributions across the firm, these reflections speak to the value of sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and thinking with a long-term view. Together, they offer […]
Pender Focus At Pender, our equity team focuses on identifying opportunities at the intersection of sector and capital cycles, structural change, and market inefficiencies. Our core themes include Enterprise Software, AI, the Energy Transition, and the evolving geopolitical environment — with this paper exploring Defense as a key expression of today’s geopolitical shift, supported by […]
Over the holidays, I indulge in one of life’s simplest luxuries: time. Time to slow down, disconnect, and, most importantly, read. That usually means fiction; psychological thrillers, fantasy, page-turners, escapism. Reading for joy, and joy alone. This season, though, my holiday reading delivered a lesson I was not expecting — one that felt uncomfortably familiar to anyone who has spent time in the investing world. I […]
Investment Strategy and Current Opportunity Why is the current opportunity set attractive? AMAN BUDHWAR: The US small- and mid-cap universe offers a uniquely attractive opportunity today due to its scale, diversification, and exposure to powerful long-term growth themes. Many investors are surprised to learn that the US small- and mid-cap market alone is larger […]
As published in Canadian Family Offices. Investing in stressed and distressed companies can offer a chance to reap high returns. The idea of investing in distressed credit markets may sound daunting—it requires expertise in evaluating companies whose balance sheets are at risk. But some funds, such as the Pender Credit Opportunities Fund, see opportunities where others see trouble. […]
Pender's 12 Days of Holiday Inspiration is back! Discover your next read or listen with our guide to the best books and podcasts to enjoy this holiday season. From technology reshaping today’s economic and investment landscape to overcoming obstacles, our Investment Team has shared their best recommendations to inspire you. Aman Budhwar Laura Baker Eric […]
“To My Fellow Shareholders: I will no longer be writing Berkshire’s annual report or talking endlessly at the annual meeting. As the British would say, I’m “going quiet.” Sort of.” Each year, investors and business leaders look to the shareholders letters of Warren Buffet not for forecasts, but for perspective. For decades, his reflections on Berkshire Hathaway […]
Geoff Castle has been managing the Pender Corporate Bond Fund since September 2015, delivering an incredible track record over 10 years. He and his team adhere to a proven investment strategy that has weathered a series of market cycles and, with a flexible mandate, a wide investment universe and an emphasis on active credit selection, they always find pockets of opportunity to pivot […]
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