“The future ain’t what it used to be.” ― Yogi Berra In this commentary we cover: The March 2020 downturn and subsequent “V” shaped recovery The dichotomy of markets being up when the economy is […]
Fellow Unitholders, August marked the fifth straight monthly gain for major markets. The S&P 500 (CAD) was up 4.4% and the S&P/TSX Composite was up 2.3%, while the Pender Value Fund generated a total return […]
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund gained 1.5%[1] in August, continuing the positive trend that the Fund began at the March 2020 lows. The Fund’s performance came amidst an environment of modestly rising risk-free interest rates […]
In the late summer of 2020, we look at the market for investment grade bonds and we are astounded. The Government of Canada yield curve is as low as a snake’s belly. There isn’t as […]
With this month’s commentary we have hit a key milestone for the Pender Small Mid Cap Dividend Fund. The Fund is officially six months into it’s mandate and while it’s been a wild six months, […]
Fellow Unitholders, We hope you and your families continue to be safe and healthy. July continued where the last couple of months left off. Pender Small Cap Opportunities Fund was up 7.9%, while Pender Value […]
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund gained 2.4%[1] in July, continuing the positive trend that the Fund began after the March 2020 lows. The positive performance was within the context of improving overall credit market conditions […]
Working Opportunity Fund (EVCC) Ltd. (“Fund”) continues to actively work with the management teams of portfolio companies to support them in optimizing their business to the ‘new normal’ in connection with the challenges and opportunities […]
Fellow Unitholders, We hope you and your families are safe and healthy. Q2 ended on a much more positive note than Q1, when COVID-19 threw the entire stock market into unprecedented turmoil in March. While […]
In last month’s update, we talked about a couple of our portfolio companies providing mid-quarter updates with a noticeably more positive tone, compared to the outlook given with Q1 earnings just 30 days prior. So, […]
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund (PCBF) continued its rebound in June, gaining 2.9%[1] in the month. The PCBF’s sister Fund, the Pender Bond Universe Fund, returned 1.6%1 in June, closing at a new high for […]
Working Opportunity Fund (EVCC) Ltd. (“Fund”) is actively working with the management teams of portfolio companies to support them in working through the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes reviewing and adjusting […]
Staying Sensible (Keeping Emotions in Check) What a roller coaster ride. From the most severe correction in North American equity markets right into the fastest 50-day rally of all time. The Canadian major indices have […]
Fellow Unitholders, We hope you and your families continue to be safe and healthy. Stock markets continued to push higher in May and small caps led the way this month. The Russell 2000 (CAD) and […]
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund gained 3.6%[1] in May, continuing to rebound from the COVID-related drawdown. North American credit markets continued to be well bid as both the Bank of Canada and the US Federal […]
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CIO’s Commentary – Sept 2020
“The future ain’t what it used to be.” ― Yogi Berra In this commentary we cover: The March 2020 downturn and subsequent “V” shaped recovery The dichotomy of markets being up when the economy is […]
Small Cap Equity – Manager’s Commentary – August 2020
Fellow Unitholders, August marked the fifth straight monthly gain for major markets. The S&P 500 (CAD) was up 4.4% and the S&P/TSX Composite was up 2.3%, while the Pender Value Fund generated a total return […]
Fixed Income – Manager’s Commentary – August 2020
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund gained 1.5%[1] in August, continuing the positive trend that the Fund began at the March 2020 lows. The Fund’s performance came amidst an environment of modestly rising risk-free interest rates […]
In The Beginning – About The Pender Bond Universe Fund – Aug 2020
In the late summer of 2020, we look at the market for investment grade bonds and we are astounded. The Government of Canada yield curve is as low as a snake’s belly. There isn’t as […]
Manager’s Commentary – July 2020 – Don Walker
With this month’s commentary we have hit a key milestone for the Pender Small Mid Cap Dividend Fund. The Fund is officially six months into it’s mandate and while it’s been a wild six months, […]
Small Cap Equity – Manager’s Commentary – July 2020
Fellow Unitholders, We hope you and your families continue to be safe and healthy. July continued where the last couple of months left off. Pender Small Cap Opportunities Fund was up 7.9%, while Pender Value […]
Fixed Income – Manager’s Commentary – July 2020
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund gained 2.4%[1] in July, continuing the positive trend that the Fund began after the March 2020 lows. The positive performance was within the context of improving overall credit market conditions […]
Working Opportunity Fund – June/July Update
Working Opportunity Fund (EVCC) Ltd. (“Fund”) continues to actively work with the management teams of portfolio companies to support them in optimizing their business to the ‘new normal’ in connection with the challenges and opportunities […]
Small Cap Equity – Manager’s Commentary – June 2020
Fellow Unitholders, We hope you and your families are safe and healthy. Q2 ended on a much more positive note than Q1, when COVID-19 threw the entire stock market into unprecedented turmoil in March. While […]
Manager’s Commentary – June 2020 – Don Walker
In last month’s update, we talked about a couple of our portfolio companies providing mid-quarter updates with a noticeably more positive tone, compared to the outlook given with Q1 earnings just 30 days prior. So, […]
Fixed Income – Manager’s Commentary – June 2020
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund (PCBF) continued its rebound in June, gaining 2.9%[1] in the month. The PCBF’s sister Fund, the Pender Bond Universe Fund, returned 1.6%1 in June, closing at a new high for […]
Working Opportunity Fund – May Update
Working Opportunity Fund (EVCC) Ltd. (“Fund”) is actively working with the management teams of portfolio companies to support them in working through the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes reviewing and adjusting […]
Manager’s Commentary – May 2020 – Don Walker
Staying Sensible (Keeping Emotions in Check) What a roller coaster ride. From the most severe correction in North American equity markets right into the fastest 50-day rally of all time. The Canadian major indices have […]
Small Cap Equity – Manager’s Commentary – May 2020
Fellow Unitholders, We hope you and your families continue to be safe and healthy. Stock markets continued to push higher in May and small caps led the way this month. The Russell 2000 (CAD) and […]
Fixed Income – Manager’s Commentary – May 2020
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund gained 3.6%[1] in May, continuing to rebound from the COVID-related drawdown. North American credit markets continued to be well bid as both the Bank of Canada and the US Federal […]