- Morningstar RatingTM:
- N/A
- Portfolio Management Team:
- Date of Inception:
- September 1, 2000
- Fund Size:
- $49,921,379 (as of March 31, 2026)
- Minimum Initial Purchase:
- $150,000
- RRSP/TFSA/RRIF Eligibility:
- Yes
- Management Expense Ratio:
- 1.00%
- Net Asset Value Per Unit:
- $31.24 CAD (as of April 2, 2026)
- Available Through an Advisor:
- No, see the Canadian Equity Fund, Series D and Series F
Investment Growth
Investment Strategy
The objective of the Fund is to achieve long term growth and capital appreciation according to our “Growth at a Reasonable Price” philosophy. The Fund invests in equity securities of Canadian based corporations, avoiding the tobacco and oil and gas industries. On occasion, Treasury bills or short-term cash equivalents may be held.
Performance
Annualized Rates of Return for periods ended March 31, 2026
| 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Equity Fund Series N $CAD | 44.07% | 12.80% | 9.54% | 12.25% |
Calendar Year Returns
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Equity Fund Series N | 26.72% | 15.70% | 2.20% | -7.25% | 19.76% |
The Fund’s detailed performance record can be viewed by visiting the Returns Page and the Charts Page.
Fund Holdings and Equity Sector Weights
North Growth Canadian Equity Fund - Top Holdings
Portfolio Date: March 31, 2026
| Ticker | Portfolio Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Construction | BDT | 9.42% |
| Bombardier Cl B | BBD.B | 7.79% |
| Leon's Furniture | LNF | 6.67% |
| ATS Corporation | ATS | 4.99% |
| Constellation Software | CSU | 4.83% |
| 5N Plus | VNP | 4.12% |
| Aritzia Inc | ATZ | 4.12% |
| TFI International | TFII | 3.55% |
| Restaurant Brands | QSR | 3.33% |
| Canadian National | CNR | 3.18% |
North Growth Canadian Equity Fund - Sectors
As of March 31, 2026
Tax Information
The Fund’s realized income and capital gains are accumulated throughout the year and distributed on a pro rata basis in December. All the distribution details for tax purposes are printed on T-3 slips, and unitholders of the Fund receive their T-3 tax slips by mail near the end of January of the following year.
Distribution History
| Expressed in Canadian Dollars | As a Percentage of Unit Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Date | Capital Gain | Capital Gain |
| 2024 | December 13 | 0.62 | 2.26% |
| 2023 | December 15 | 0.50 | 2.10% |
| 2022 | December 15 | 0.34 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | December 15 | 1.52 | 5.39% |
| 2020 | December 15 | 1.89 | 7.32% |
| 2019 | December 13 | 0.51 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | December 14 | 0.69 | 4.02% |
| 2017 | December 15 | 1.54 | 6.90% |
| 2016 | December 15 | 1.22 | 6.77% |
| 2015 | December 15 | - | - |
| 2014 | December 15 | 1.52 | 7.46% |