Mawer Global Equity Fund

As at March 31, 2023
Morningstar Rating™
(as at Mar 31, 2023)
Fund Managers:
Christian Deckart, CFA, PhD
Paul Moroz, CFA
Series Start Date:
Oct 22, 2009
Fund Net Asset Value:
$11,410.6 million
Total Net Asset Value (Series A):
$1,188.8 million
Net Asset Value Per Unit:
$40.68
RRSP Eligibility:
Yes
Management Expense Ratio * :
1.31% (as at Dec 31, 2022)
Trading Expense Ratio :
0.02% (as at Dec 31, 2022)
Fund Code:
MAW120

Fund Profile

Morningstar Rating™
(as at Mar 31, 2023)
Fund Managers:
Christian Deckart, CFA, PhD
Paul Moroz, CFA
Series Start Date:
Oct 22, 2009
Fund Net Asset Value:
$11,410.6 million
Total Net Asset Value (Series A):
$1,188.8 million
Net Asset Value Per Unit:
$40.68
RRSP Eligibility:
Yes
Management Expense Ratio * :
1.31% (as at Dec 31, 2022)
Trading Expense Ratio :
0.02% (as at Dec 31, 2022)
Fund Code:
MAW120

What Does this Fund Invest In?

The Fund invests in equity securities of companies from around the world. The Manager will allocate capital to the best global opportunities, which may include both large and small capitalization companies. Treasury bills or short-term investments, not exceeding three years to maturity, may also be used from time to time.

Investor Suitability

Investors seeking long-term, above-average growth who can tolerate equity volatility. Medium risk.

Investment Strategy

In order to achieve its investment objectives, the Manager systematically creates a broadly diversified portfolio of wealth-creating companies with excellent management teams bought at discounts to their intrinsic values. The Manager employs a highly disciplined, research-driven, bottom-up process and long-term holding period to allow for investor recognition or corporate growth, and to minimize transaction costs.

What Does this Fund Invest In?

The Fund invests in equity securities of companies from around the world. The Manager will allocate capital to the best global opportunities, which may include both large and small capitalization companies. Treasury bills or short-term investments, not exceeding three years to maturity, may also be used from time to time.

Investor Suitability

Investors seeking long-term, above-average growth who can tolerate equity volatility. Medium risk.

Investment Strategy

In order to achieve its investment objectives, the Manager systematically creates a broadly diversified portfolio of wealth-creating companies with excellent management teams bought at discounts to their intrinsic values. The Manager employs a highly disciplined, research-driven, bottom-up process and long-term holding period to allow for investor recognition or corporate growth, and to minimize transaction costs.

Top Holdings

Top Holdings Weight (%)
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. 4.5
Cash & Cash Equivalents 4.1
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. 4.1
Wolters Kluwer NV 4.0
Aon Plc Class A 3.7
CGI Inc. Class A 3.5
Microsoft Corporation 3.5
KDDI Corporation 3.2
FTI Consulting, Inc. 3.1
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG 3.0
CDW Corp. 2.7
Bunzl plc 2.6
Roche Holding Ltd Dividend Right Cert. 2.6
Novo Nordisk A/S Class B 2.5
JDE Peet's NV 2.4
Johnson & Johnson 2.3
Nestle S.A. 2.1
Insperity, Inc. 2.0
Amphenol Corporation Class A 2.0
Booking Holdings Inc. 1.9
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 1.8
Admiral Group plc 1.8
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. 1.8
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated 1.7
Alphabet Inc. Class C 1.7

Net Performance

1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr
Mawer Global Equity Fund 3.4 12.3 9.3 12.4
Global Equity Benchmark 0.3 13.4 8.0 11.6
Morningstar Rating™ 4 3 5 5
Number of Funds in Morningstar Category 1947 1640 1341 643
Number of Holdings 57
Number of Countries 14

Equity Sector Weights

Sector: Communication services
  • Portfolio : 4.9
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 7.3
Sector: Consumer discretionary
  • Portfolio : 10.8
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 10.9
Sector: Consumer staples
  • Portfolio : 15.1
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 7.7
Sector: Energy
  • Portfolio : 0
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 5
Sector: Financials
  • Portfolio : 16
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 15.6
Sector: Health care
  • Portfolio : 13.7
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 12.3
Sector: Industrials
  • Portfolio : 21
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 10.4
Sector: Information technology
  • Portfolio : 13.8
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 20.4
Sector: Materials
  • Portfolio : 0.6
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 4.9
Sector: Real estate
  • Portfolio : 0
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 2.4
Sector: Utilities
  • Portfolio : 0
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 2.9
Sector: Cash & cash equivalents
  • Portfolio : 4.1
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 0

Regional Weights

Region: Asia Pacific ex. Japan
  • Portfolio : 0.1
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 11.7
Region: Canada
  • Portfolio : 7.6
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 3
Region: Europe ex. U.K.
  • Portfolio : 28.9
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 13.3
Region: Japan
  • Portfolio : 3.9
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 5.5
Region: Latin America
  • Portfolio : 1.5
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 0.9
Region: Middle East/Africa
  • Portfolio : 0
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 1.3
Region: United Kingdom
  • Portfolio : 9.3
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 3.8
Region: United States
  • Portfolio : 44.5
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 60.6
Region: Cash & Cash Equivalents
  • Portfolio : 4.1
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 0
Region: Emerging and Frontier Markets
  • Portfolio : 1.6
  • Global Equity Benchmark : 10.9

Disclaimers

  • * Management expense ration (“MER”) is based on total expenses for the stated period and is expressed as an annualized percentage of daily net assets during the period.
  • The trading expense ratio represents total commissions and other portfolio transaction costs expressed as an annualized percentage of daily average net assets during the year.
  • Performance has been presented for the A-series mutual funds and has been calculated net of fees. Performance has been expressed in Canadian dollars.
  • § Emerging and Frontier Markets classification is based on the MSCI Country Classification Standard.
  • See benchmark history.
  • Equity holdings excluding cash.
  • Benchmark History

    Mawer Global Equity Benchmark History (changes made prospectively):

    Oct: 2009: MSCI World (net)
    Oct 2016: MSCI ACWI (net)

    Rationale for Change: MSCI ACWI (net) Index is a better representation of the mandate in our opinion. Past benchmark does not include Emerging Markets whereas the fund has holdings in these markets consistent with its prospectus and investment policy statement. 

    Benchmark returns are rebalanced on a monthly basis.


Mawer Mutual Funds are managed by Mawer Investment Management Ltd. Mawer Mutual Fund returns are reported in Canadian dollars and calculated after management fees and operating expenses have been deducted. In comparison, index returns do not incur management fees or operating expenses.

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