Mawer Canadian Bond Fund
Investment Objective
The investment objective of the Mawer Canadian Bond Fund is to invest for attractive long-term risk-adjusted returns from both capital and income returns from bonds and debentures of Canadian government and corporate issuers.
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Fund Details - Class A
The information summarized below is for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
| Fund Manager: | Michael Crofts, CFA |
| Fund Code: |
MAW100 |
| Inception Date: | June 14, 1991 |
| Fund Net Asset Value: | $709.3 million |
| Total Net Asset Value (Class A): |
$89.2 million |
| Net Asset Value Per Unit: | $12.90 |
| RRSP Eligibility: | Yes |
| Management Expense Ratio: | 0.94% (as at 12/31/12) |
|
Top 10 Holdings |
% Share |
| Government of Canada 2.00% Jun 01, 2016 |
5.8 |
| Canada Housing Trust No. 1 FRN Sep 15, 2017 | 5.1 |
| Canadian Treasury Bill Jun 06, 2013 |
4.0 |
| Canada Housing Trust No. 1 2.65% Mar 15, 2022 |
4.0 |
|
Province of Ontario 4.65% Jun 02, 2041 |
3.8 |
| Province of Quebec 3.00% Sep 01, 2023 |
3.3 |
| Government of Canada 1.50% Jun 01, 2023 |
3.2 |
| Canada Housing Trust No. 1 FRN Mar 15, 2017 |
2.9 |
| Canada Housing Trust No. 1 1.70% Dec 15, 2017 |
2.9 |
| Province of British Columbia 2.70% Dec 18, 2022 |
2.9 |
| Number of Holdings: | 66 |
Sector Weights

Performance (Net)
|
|
1-yr | 3-Yr | 5-Yr |
10-Yr |
| Mawer Canadian Bond Fund | 4.1 | 6.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| DEX Universe Bond Index |
4.5 | 6.5 | 5.9 | 6.1 |
Investor Suitability
Investors seeking income and stability. Low to moderate risk.
Investment Strategy
Portfolios are comprised of core positions in Government of Canada Bonds based on the shape of the yield curve and level of interest rates. To add value, we construct enhanced positions in provincial, municipal and corporate bonds based on yield spread and security selection strategies.
All foreign equity indices are gross of withholding taxes.
Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. The indicated rate(s) of return is (are) the historical annual compounded total return(s) including changes in [share or unit] value and reinvestment of all (dividends or distributions) and does (do) not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any securityholder that would have reduced returns. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.
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