1. Overview

    To produce capital growth over the long term by investing primarily in global equities. Performance will be measured against the MSCI ACWI Index.

    Investment Proposition

    The Fund invests in an actively managed portfolio of stocks from around the world with the intention of delivering significantly higher total returns than the MSCI ACWI Index before fees. We focus on companies which we believe offer above average profit growth and we invest with a long-term (five year) perspective. The Fund’s three dedicated investment managers draw on a combination of their own investment ideas and those of our various investment teams to produce a portfolio that typically holds 70–120 stocks.

    Sector Analysis of Total Assets - 12/31/2023

    Fund %

    • 1 Consumer Discretionary 18.89
    • 2 Information Technology 16.17
    • 3 Financials 15.63
    • 4 Industrials 11.31
    • 5 Health Care 11.01
    • 6 Communication Services 9.05
    • 7 Materials 9.02
    • 8 Energy 2.59
    • 9 Real Estate 2.39
    • 10 Consumer Staples 2.32
    • 11 Cash 1.62
    • Total 100.00

    Total may not sum due to rounding

    Regional Analysis of Total Assets - 12/31/2023

    Fund %

    • 1 United States 60.09
    • 2 Europe (ex UK) 16.88
    • 3 Emerging Markets 11.31
    • 4 Developed Asia Pacific 7.97
    • 5 Canada 1.35
    • 6 UK 0.79
    • 7 Cash 1.62
    • Total 100.00

    Total may not sum due to rounding

    ASSET CLASS ANALYSIS 12/31/2023

    Fund %

    • 1 Listed Equities 98.38
    • 2 Cash and Equivalents 1.62
    • 3 Unclassified 0.00
    • Total 100.00

    It should not be assumed that recommendations/transactions made in the future will be profitable or will equal performance of the securities mentioned. The composition of the Fund's holdings is subject to change. Percentages are based on securities at market value. Internal classifications are used for any graphs represented above.

    There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved. Stocks fluctuate in price and the value of your investment in the Fund may go down. This means that you could lose money on your investment in the Fund or the Fund may not perform as well as other possible investments. 

    Holdings 2/29/2024

    SEDOL ISIN Company Country Holding Asset Price Currency Asset Type Market Value (CAD) Fund %
    1 B7TL820 US30303M1027 Meta Platforms United States 182,356 490.13 USD Equity 121228048.35 4.17
    2 2572079 US5732841060 Martin Marietta Materials United States 144,892 577.71 USD Equity 113534032.33 3.91
    3 2588173 US5949181045 Microsoft United States 197,145 413.64 USD Equity 110606351.52 3.81
    4 2000019 US0231351067 Amazon.com United States 448,818 176.76 USD Equity 107603408.74 3.70
    5 BSPHGL4 US0367521038 Elevance Health Inc. United States 142,574 501.25 USD Equity 96931847.47 3.34
    6 BYYN585 US7835132033 Ryanair Ireland 466,042 138.25 USD Equity 87390045.96 3.01
    7 0182704 IE0001827041 CRH Ireland 741,648 65.74 GBP Equity 83650565.44 2.88
    8 2252058 US6153691059 Moody's United States 161,651 379.42 USD Equity 83189858.52 2.86
    9 B16CYP9 US7594701077 Reliance Industries India 762,492 71.20 USD Equity 73635468.70 2.53
    10 2797560 US8175651046 Service Corporation International United States 639,290 73.19 USD Equity 63463121.38 2.18
    Total 32.40%

    TAX & DISTRIBUTIONS

    The Fund intends to pay dividends to its unitholders at least annually. Distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional units of the Fund or, if a unitholder requests, paid directly to unitholder.

    The distribution date for the Fund shall be the last Valuation Date in each taxation year or such other frequency as may be determined by the Manager. The distribution dates will appear on this page alongside the rates once they become available. For more information on the Funds distributions please see the Offering Memorandum.

    The below table shows the makeup of the most recent distributions paid.

    Fund Name

    Income Dividends

    Capital Gain

    Total Per Share

    Ex. Date

    Pay Date

    Status

    Global Alpha Fund Series F 0.23102 0.16491 0.39593 12/29/2023 12/29/2023 Final
    Global Alpha Fund Series Z 0.22299 0.15918 0.38217 12/29/2023 12/29/2023 Final

    Source: CIBC Mellon and Baillie Gifford & Co.

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