- Morningstar RatingTM:
- N/A
- Portfolio Management Team:
- Date of Inception:
- September 1, 2000
- Fund Size:
- $47,754,571 (as of October 31, 2025)
- Minimum Initial Purchase:
- $150,000
- RRSP/TFSA/RRIF Eligibility:
- Yes
- Management Expense Ratio:
- 1.00%
- Net Asset Value Per Unit:
- $31.25 CAD (as of November 7, 2025)
- 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 October 31, 2025
| 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Equity Fund Series N $CAD | 26.62% | 14.57% | 14.58% | 11.49% |
Calendar Year Returns
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Equity Fund Series N | 15.70% | 2.20% | -7.25% | 19.76% | 20.50% |
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: October 31, 2025
| Ticker | Portfolio Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Cl B | BBD.B | 9.67% |
| Leon's Furniture | LNF | 7.83% |
| Bird Construction | BDT | 7.44% |
| ATS Corporation | ATS | 5.13% |
| Constellation Software | CSU | 4.78% |
| Zymeworks Inc | ZYME | 4.61% |
| Aritzia Inc | ATZ | 4.05% |
| Badger Infrastructure | BDGI | 3.60% |
| CAE Inc. | CAE | 3.30% |
| Canadian National | CNR | 3.12% |
North Growth Canadian Equity Fund - Sectors
As of October 31, 2025
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% |