The Pender Alternative Multi-Strategy Income Fund is a diversified portfolio that aims to deliver low volatility returns, with a focus on capital preservation. The portfolio is structured as a fund of funds and leverages Pender’s capabilities across credit and liquid alternative strategies. The combination of these strategies should deliver income to its investors that is variable and based on the income generated in the underlying investments.
Performance (%) - May 30, 2025 | 1 Mo. | 3 Mo. | 6 Mo. | 1 Yr. | 2 Yr. | 3 Yr. | 5 Yr. | 10 Yr. | 15 Yr. | YTD | Since Inception | Inception Date | A | 0.3 | -0.3 | 1.5 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 2022-09-01 | F | 0.3 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 1.4 | 6.0 | 2022-09-01 |
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Annual Performance (%) | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | YTD | A | 4.0 | 7.6 | 1.0 | F | 4.8 | 8.6 | 1.4 |
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Standard Performance Data is subject to important disclosures set out in our Disclaimer.
Class | Code | Description | MER1 Before Performance Fee | Trailer | Performance Fee2 | Min. Investment: Initial/[Subsequent] |
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A | PGF 1200 | Front End | 2.52% | 1.00% | 15% / 3% hurdle | $5,000/[$100] |
F | PGF 1210 | Fee Based | 1.41% | 15% / 3% hurdle | $5,000/[$100] | |
I | PGF 1250 | Fee Based – HNW | 1.22% | 15% / 3% hurdle | $100,000/[$100] |
1 As at 31-12-2024. The management expense ratio (“MER”) is calculated based on expenses charged to the fund inclusive of applicable taxes including GST and HST (excluding commissions and other portfolio transaction costs) and is expressed as an annualized percentage of average net assets for the period/year. The applicable taxes are calculated using the attribution percentage for each province based on unitholder residency.
2 15% of the amount by which the total return of the class of units exceeds a 3% hurdle rate.
Asset Class: Alternative Multi-Strategy |
Inception Date: September 1, 2022 |
Valuation Frequency: Daily |
Distributions: DRIP Monthly, Cash Optional |
Benchmark: Blended Benchmark (9% DEX, 25% ICE BofA, 33% HFRICRDT, 33% HFRIMAI) |
Performance Fee: 15% of the amount by which the total return of the class of units exceeds a 3% hurdle rate. |
Portfolio Manager: David Barr, CFA |
Distributions Footnote: Effective January 31, 2025, the distribution frequency was changed from Quarterly to Monthly with targeted distributions monthly. Target Annual Distribution Rate is 5%. The Fund will also distribute, in respect of each taxation year, any net income and any net realized capital gain in excess of the monthly distributions by December 31 of each to reduce the Funds income tax liability. Any distribution made in excess of the Fund’s cumulative income and capital gains generated represents a return of capital. The monthly distribution rate may change at any time if market conditions change. The monthly distribution amounts are determined by looking at the NAV or the unit price, as applicable, on December 31 of the previous year.
Pender Alternative Multi-Strategy Income Fund – March 31, 2025
Pender Alternative Multi-Strategy Income Fund – Class F
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As at Sept. 1, 2022 (the “Conversion Date”), the Fund amended its investment objectives and strategies and converted from a conventional mutual fund to an alternative mutual fund. For further information, please see the news release and the Simplified Prospectus dated August 29, 2022, available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca or under the Legal & Financial tab.
Mr. Barr is the CEO of Pender. He is also the Portfolio Manager of several of Pender’s funds.
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