The Pender Strategic Growth and Income Fund returned 1.6% in December 2019 and for the full year returned 18.5%[1]. The Fund finished a top decile performer in its Morningstar category in 2019[2]. 2019 was a […]
Thank you to the many shareholders who attended the Fund’s AGM in Vancouver in December. At the meeting shareholders ratified the appointment of PenderFund Capital Management as the manager of the Fund and approved the […]
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund had a positive result of 1.2%[1] in December, and a total return of 5.6%1 for the full year, 2019. Credit markets ended the year buoyantly with the exception of longer […]
“Markets are constantly in a state of uncertainty and flux and money is made by discounting the obvious and betting on the unexpected.” – George Soros In this commentary we cover: Looking back at the […]
Fellow Unitholders, After the strong equity performance in the month of November it brings to my mind the quote, “Please sir, I want some more”. The Pender Value Fund had a positive return of 5.5% […]
We continue to have a high degree of confidence in the Fund’s portfolio companies and remain laser focused on working with them to generate the best possible returns to shareholders. The top five investments held […]
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund returned -0.5% in November, the somewhat lower unit value resulting from lower marks in several distressed or wide-spread credit lines. We hold a portion of the Fund in distressed credits […]
Fellow Unitholders, Fund performance was mixed in October. The Pender Value Fund had a positive return of 1.4% while Pender Small Cap Opportunities Fund had a negative return of 1.4%[1]. During the same time period, […]
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund returned -0.3% in October. Despite strong equity markets during the month, investor nervousness in credit markets was apparent, with spreads in the lower ranges of the credit rating scale blowing […]
Looking back on the month of September, things may have seemed relatively benign. The Pender Small Cap Opportunities Fund was up 3.1%, while the Pender Value Fund was up 1.5%[1]. These results are pretty much […]
The process of making a venture capital investment takes many factors into consideration, including assessing technological risk, the management team, the competitive landscape, product market fit and potential exit strategies. After the initial investment is […]
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund returned 1.0%1 in September with broad-based gains amid positive credit market conditions and higher long-term risk-free rates. Significant gains in the portfolio included our position in Avadel convertible notes, which […]
“If interest rates go to zero and all the governments in the world print money like crazy and prices go down – of course I’m confused. Anybody who is intelligent who is not confused doesn’t […]
Fellow Unitholders, August was a tough month for our funds. Both the Pender Value and Pender Small Cap Opportunities Funds had a negative month, down -6.8% and -5.7%[1] respectively. While major indices like the S&P […]
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund returned -0.6% in August, a relatively volatile period for the Fund, as two discrete events impacted the NAV. This volatility occurred against a backdrop of declines in many risk capital […]
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Pender Strategic Growth & Income Fund – Managers Commentary – December 2019
The Pender Strategic Growth and Income Fund returned 1.6% in December 2019 and for the full year returned 18.5%[1]. The Fund finished a top decile performer in its Morningstar category in 2019[2]. 2019 was a […]
Working Opportunity Fund – December Update
Thank you to the many shareholders who attended the Fund’s AGM in Vancouver in December. At the meeting shareholders ratified the appointment of PenderFund Capital Management as the manager of the Fund and approved the […]
Pender Corporate Bond Fund – Manager’s Commentary – December 2019
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund had a positive result of 1.2%[1] in December, and a total return of 5.6%1 for the full year, 2019. Credit markets ended the year buoyantly with the exception of longer […]
CIO’s Commentary – Felix Narhi
“Markets are constantly in a state of uncertainty and flux and money is made by discounting the obvious and betting on the unexpected.” – George Soros In this commentary we cover: Looking back at the […]
Manager’s Commentary – November 2019 – David Barr
Fellow Unitholders, After the strong equity performance in the month of November it brings to my mind the quote, “Please sir, I want some more”. The Pender Value Fund had a positive return of 5.5% […]
Working Opportunity Fund – November Update
We continue to have a high degree of confidence in the Fund’s portfolio companies and remain laser focused on working with them to generate the best possible returns to shareholders. The top five investments held […]
Pender Corporate Bond Fund – Manager’s Commentary – November 2019
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund returned -0.5% in November, the somewhat lower unit value resulting from lower marks in several distressed or wide-spread credit lines. We hold a portion of the Fund in distressed credits […]
Manager’s Commentary – October 2019 – David Barr
Fellow Unitholders, Fund performance was mixed in October. The Pender Value Fund had a positive return of 1.4% while Pender Small Cap Opportunities Fund had a negative return of 1.4%[1]. During the same time period, […]
Pender Corporate Bond Fund – Manager’s Commentary – October 2019
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund returned -0.3% in October. Despite strong equity markets during the month, investor nervousness in credit markets was apparent, with spreads in the lower ranges of the credit rating scale blowing […]
Manager’s Commentary – September 2019 – David Barr
Looking back on the month of September, things may have seemed relatively benign. The Pender Small Cap Opportunities Fund was up 3.1%, while the Pender Value Fund was up 1.5%[1]. These results are pretty much […]
Working Opportunity Fund – September Update
The process of making a venture capital investment takes many factors into consideration, including assessing technological risk, the management team, the competitive landscape, product market fit and potential exit strategies. After the initial investment is […]
Pender Corporate Bond Fund – Manager’s Commentary – September 2019
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund returned 1.0%1 in September with broad-based gains amid positive credit market conditions and higher long-term risk-free rates. Significant gains in the portfolio included our position in Avadel convertible notes, which […]
CIO’s First Half Commentary – Felix Narhi
“If interest rates go to zero and all the governments in the world print money like crazy and prices go down – of course I’m confused. Anybody who is intelligent who is not confused doesn’t […]
Manager’s Commentary – August 2019 – David Barr
Fellow Unitholders, August was a tough month for our funds. Both the Pender Value and Pender Small Cap Opportunities Funds had a negative month, down -6.8% and -5.7%[1] respectively. While major indices like the S&P […]
Pender Corporate Bond Fund – Manager’s Commentary – August 2019
The Pender Corporate Bond Fund returned -0.6% in August, a relatively volatile period for the Fund, as two discrete events impacted the NAV. This volatility occurred against a backdrop of declines in many risk capital […]