- Morningstar RatingTM:
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Series F 
(September 30, 2019) Series D (September 30, 2019) - Portfolio Managers:
- Date of Inception:
- October 24, 2009
- Fund Size:
- $70,945,093 (as of September 30, 2019)
- Minimum Initial Purchase:
- $5,000 per account
- RRSP/TFSA/RRIF Eligibility:
- Yes
- Management Fee:
- 0.70%
- Trailer Fee:
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- 0.00% (Series F)
- 0.30% (Series D)
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- Net Asset Value Per Unit:
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Series F $34.66 CAD (as of October 21, 2019) $26.46 USD Series D $34.70 CAD (as of October 21, 2019) $26.49 USD - Fund Codes:
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Series F NGM 370 (CAD) NGM 371 (USD) Series D NGM 372 (CAD) NGM 373 (USD) - Available Through an Advisor:
- Through registered dealers, FundSERV purchases only, with minimum initial investment of $5,000 and minimum subsequent investment of $1,000.
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 U.S. based companies, avoiding the tobacco and oil and gas industries. On occasion, Treasury bills or short-term cash equivalents may be held.
Performance
Annualized Trailing Returns
| 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | 5 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Equity Advisor Fund Series F $CAD | 6.7% | 12.0% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| U.S. Equity Advisor Fund Series D $CAD | 6.3% | 11.7% | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| S&P 500 Index $CAD | 6.7% | 14.2% | 13.8% | 14.6% |
Calendar Year Returns
| 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Equity Advisor Fund Series F $CAD | 2.7% | 16.7% | 3.7% | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| U.S. Equity Advisor Fund Series D $CAD | 2.4% | 16.3% | 3.4% | 20.2% | 20.9% |
| S&P 500 Index $CAD | 4.0% | 13.8% | 8.6% | 21.0% | 24.0% |
The Fund’s detailed performance record can be viewed by visiting the Tables Page and the Charts Page.
Fund Holdings and Equity Sector Weights
North Growth U.S. Equity Advisor Fund Series F - Top Holdings
Portfolio Date: September 30, 2019
| Ticker | Portfolio Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Systems | CSCO | 5.38% |
| First Solar Inc. | FSLR | 3.82% |
| Intel | INTC | 3.61% |
| Applied Materials | AMAT | 3.53% |
| Jabil | JBL | 3.24% |
| American Eagle Outfitters | AEO | 3.03% |
| Ciena | CIEN | 2.88% |
| SolarEdge | SEDG | 2.88% |
| Apple | AAPL | 2.76% |
| Itron Inc. | ITRI | 2.73% |
North Growth U.S. Equity Advisor Fund Series F - Sectors
As of September 30, 2019
Tax Information
The Fund’s realized income and capital gains are accumulated throughout the year and distributed on a pro rata basis on December 15th. 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
| Series F | Series D | Series F | Series D | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expressed in Canadian Dollars | As a Percentage of Unit Price | |||||||||
| Year | Date | FX Rate | Foreign Income | Capital Gain | Foreign Income | Capital Gain | Foreign Income | Capital Gain | Foreign Income | Capital Gain |
| 2018 | December 14 | 1.3379 | 0.15 | 2.18 | 0.05 | 2.18 | 0.47% | 6.66% | 0.16% | 6.66% |
| 2017 | December 15 | 1.2834 | 0.39 | 2.23 | 0.27 | 2.23 | 1.12% | 6.36% | 0.78% | 6.37% |
| 2016 | December 15 | 1.3347 | 0.26 | 0.39 | 0.17 | 0.39 | 0.85% | 1.28% | 0.56% | 1.28% |
| 2015 | December 15 | 1.3738 | 0.08 | 0.17 | - | 0.12 | 0.29% | 0.58% | - | 0.42% |
| 2014 | December 15 | 1.1656 | 0.03 | 0.18 | - | 0.03 | 0.14% | 0.74% | - | 0.13% |
| 2013 | December 15 | 1.0636 | 0.03 | 0.27 | - | 0.19 | 0.16% | 1.38% | - | 0.94% |
Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any unitholder that would have reduced returns. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.
The Investment Growth chart and Performance returns are used only to illustrate the effects of the compound growth rate and are not intended to reflect future values of the investment fund or returns on investment in the investment fund.
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