Canoe Financial Revamps Mutual Fund Lineup for Investors
Canoe Financial Unveils Updated Investment Fund Strategy
CALGARY, Alberta — Canoe Financial LP (“Canoe Financial”) has recently taken significant strides in reshaping its investment offerings with the announcement of changes to two of its key funds.
Changes to Fund Names
Starting from June 20, two of Canoe Financial's funds will undergo name changes to better align with their investment strategies:
Canoe Defensive Global Balanced Fund
The fund will be renamed to Canoe Fundamental Global Balanced Fund. This change is designed to reflect the fund's updated focus on fundamental, bottom-up security selection, reinforcing Canoe Financial's commitment to provide clarity and precision in its fund naming conventions.
Canoe Canadian Small Mid Cap Portfolio Class
The Canoe Canadian Small Mid Cap Portfolio Class will transition to the name Canoe Fundamental Small Mid Cap Portfolio Class. The name change symbolizes the fund's broader investment scope, allowing enhanced diversification through a foreign equity exposure limit that has increased from 30% to 49%.
Focus on Investment Strategy
The change in names is not only cosmetic. For the Canoe Fundamental Global Balanced Fund, the investment strategy has shifted to rely solely on the expertise of Canoe Financial and its Chief Investment Officer, Robert Taylor. This update signifies the termination of the previous risk management overlay managed by Nalmont Capital Inc.
While Nalmont will continue its role as a sub-advisor to other funds including Canoe Defensive Global Equity Fund, the shift indicates Canoe Financial's confidence in managing its own portfolio strategies.
New Opportunities for Small and Mid-Cap Investors
In addition, the alteration in the Canoe Fundamental Small Mid Cap Portfolio Class allows for increased flexibility to capitalize on smaller growth opportunities beyond Canadian borders. As the boundaries for foreign equity exposure have expanded, investors can expect to see a more aggressive approach to achieving higher returns through superior management of small- and mid-cap equities.
Commitment to Investors
Despite the significant changes, both funds maintain their original investment objectives. Canoe Financial emphasizes its ongoing commitment to providing innovative investment solutions to its clients. With approximately $20.0 billion in assets under management, the firm continues to grow as one of Canada’s fastest-growing independent mutual fund companies.
About Canoe Financial
Founded in 2008, Canoe Financial is an employee-owned investment management company that prioritizes wealth-building strategies for Canadians. With offices in Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal, Canoe has established a strong presence in the Canadian financial landscape, dedicated to offering award-winning investment solutions.
Contact Information
Canoe Financial LP
Call us at 1-877-434-2796 or email us at info@canoefinancial.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What changes were made to the investment funds?
Canoe Financial renamed two of its funds to align better with their investment strategies: Canoe Defensive Global Balanced Fund is now Canoe Fundamental Global Balanced Fund, and Canoe Canadian Small Mid Cap Portfolio Class is now Canoe Fundamental Small Mid Cap Portfolio Class.
Why did Canoe Financial change the fund names?
The fund name changes are designed to reflect new investment strategies and improve clarity for investors regarding what each fund aims to achieve.
Will the investment objectives of the funds change?
No, there will be no changes to the investment objectives of either the Canoe Fundamental Global Balanced Fund or the Canoe Fundamental Small Mid Cap Portfolio Class.
How has the investment strategy for the funds evolved?
The Canoe Fundamental Global Balanced Fund will focus solely on fundamental security selection and will no longer utilize Nalmont’s risk management overlay, while the Small Mid Cap Portfolio has increased its foreign equity exposure limit for greater investment opportunities.
What is Canoe Financial’s management approach?
Canoe Financial emphasizes a bottom-up investment approach focused on high-conviction strategies to deliver higher returns while managing risks effectively.
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