Forstrong Global Balanced Strategy
What does the strategy invest in?
This balanced strategy is constructed with a diversified mix of global securities. It is suitable for investors with an average risk profile who are seeking to grow their capital while receiving income over the long-term. The strategy is designed to complement domestically- oriented strategies or can be used as a complete solution for the core assets of Canadian investors.
Strategy Facts
Strategy Inception Date:
June 30, 2003
Mutual Fund Series O & F Inception Date:
July 30, 2024
ETF Inception Date:
September 10, 2024
Distributions:
Quarterly
Category:
Balanced
Overview - Series F
| Key Information | As of 05/04/2026 |
|---|---|
| Fund Inception Date: | 07/30/2024 |
| MER: | 0.74% |
| Total Net Assets (All series): | $120,723,328 |
| NAV: | $11.88 |
| Risk Rating: | Low to Medium |
| Management Fees: | 0.50% |
| Fund Code: | FGA202 |
Investment Results - Series F
| As of 3/31/2026 | YTD | 1 Month | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%)* | -0.36 | -3.71 | 10.00 | N/A | N/A | 9.93 |
*Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Distribution History - Series F
Distribution Frequency: Quarterly
| Record Date | Payment Date | Distribution Per Unit | Total Distribution Per Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2024 | 25 Sep 2024 | $0.0145 | $0.0145 |
| 24 Dec 2024 | 27 Dec 2024 | $0.1255 | $0.1255 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 27 Mar 2025 | - | - |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 26 Jun 2025 | $0.0466 | $0.0466 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | 25 Sep 2025 | $0.0322 | $0.0322 |
| 24 Dec 2025 | 29 Dec 2025 | $0.0755 | $0.0755 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 25 Mar 2026 | $0.0507 | $0.0507 |
Overview - Series O
| Key Information | As of 05/04/2026 |
|---|---|
| Fund Inception Date: | 07/30/2024 |
| MER: | 0.20% |
| Total Net Assets (All series): | $120,723,328 |
| NAV: | $12.14 |
| Risk Rating: | Low to Medium |
| Management Fees: | Negotiable |
| Fund Code: | FGA201 |
Investment Results - Series O
| As of 3/31/2026 | YTD | 1 Month | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%)* | -0.22 | -3.66 | 10.59 | N/A | N/A | 10.52 |
*Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Distribution History - Series O
Distribution Frequency: Quarterly
| Record Date | Payment Date | Distribution Per Unit | Total Distribution Per Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2024 | 25 Sep 2024 | $0.0290 | $0.0290 |
| 24 Dec 2024 | 27 Dec 2024 | $0.1384 | $0.1384 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 27 Mar 2025 | - | - |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 26 Jun 2025 | $0.0639 | $0.0639 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | 25 Sep 2025 | $0.0507 | $0.0507 |
| 24 Dec 2025 | 29 Dec 2025 | $0.0919 | $0.0919 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 25 Mar 2026 | $0.0731 | $0.0731 |
FGBL Overview - ETF Series
| Key Information | As of 05/04/2026 |
|---|---|
| Fund Inception Date: | 9/10/2024 |
| MER: | 2.00% |
| Total Net Assets (All series): | $120,723,328.44 |
| Previous Close: | $23.02 |
| NAV: | $22.65 |
| Risk Rating: | Low to Medium |
| Management Fees: | 0.50% |
| Trading Details | As of 05/04/2026 |
|---|---|
| Ticker: | FGBL |
| CUSIP: | 346928104 |
| ISIN: | CA3469281040 |
| Listing Exchange: | TMX |
| Shares outstanding: | 75,000.00 |
| Number of holdings: | 19 |
Investment Objectives:
FGBL aims to achieve long-term capital growth and generate income by primarily investing, directly or indirectly, in a diversified mix of Canadian and global securities.
Investment Results - ETF Series
| As of 3/31/2026 | YTD | 1 Month | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%)* | -0.58 | -3.78 | 8.71 | N/A | N/A | 9.87 |
*Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Distribution History - ETF Series
Distribution Frequency: Quarterly
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Cash Distribution per Unit | Reinvested Distribution Per Unit | Total Distribution Per Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2024 | 27 Sep 2024 | 4 Oct 2024 | $0.0246 | - | $0.0246 |
| 30 Dec 2024 | 30 Dec 2024 | 7 Jan 2025 | $0.5177 | - | $0.5177 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 26 Mar 2025 | - | - | - | - |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 26 Jun 2025 | 4 Jul 2025 | $0.3085 | - | $0.3085 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | 24 Sep 2025 | - | - | - | - |
| 30 Dec 2025 | 30 Dec 2025 | - | - | - | - |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 25 Mar 2026 | 30 Mar 2025 | $0.0883 | - | $0.0883 |
Top Portfolio Holdings
| As of 03/31/2026 | Ticker | Net Assets (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | RSP | 13.43% |
| iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD- Hedged) | XSP | 12.46% |
| SPDR Bloomberg Short Term Intl. Treasury Bond ETF | BWZ | 9.85% |
| iShares JP Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | LEMB | 9.42% |
| Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) | VBU | 8.93% |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | BND | 7.84% |
| iShares MSCI Sweden ETF | EWD | 4.37% |
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | VPL | 3.98% |
| Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | VGK | 3.49% |
| VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF | HYEM | 2.96% |
