Forstrong Global Income 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 a modest risk profile who are seeking to grow their capital with an emphasis on 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, 2008
Mutual Fund Series O Inception Date:
September 29, 2023
Mutual Fund Series F Inception Date:
March 31, 2025
ETF Inception Date:
August 10, 2023
Distributions:
Quarterly
Category:
Balanced
Overview - Series O
| Key Information | As of 10/08/2025 |
|---|---|
| Fund Inception Date: | 09/29/2023 |
| MER: | 1.85% |
| Total Net Assets (All series): | $16,008,585 |
| NAV: | $23.59 |
| Risk Rating: | Low to Medium |
| Management Fees: | Negotiable |
| Fund Code: | FGA111 |
Distribution History - Series O
Distribution Frequency: Quarterly
| Record Date | Payment Date | Distribution Per Unit | Total Distribution Per Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 2023 | 29 Dec 2023 | $0.1415 | $0.1415 |
| 24 Dec 2024 | 27 Dec 2024 | $0.2621 | $0.2621 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 27 Mar 2025 | - | - |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 26 Jun 2025 | $0.2505 | $0.2505 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | 25 Sep 2025 | $0.0540 | $0.0540 |
Investment Results - Series O
| As of 09/30/2025 | YTD | 1 Month | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%)* | 6.95 | 1.58 | 7.71 | N/A | N/A | 9.96 |
*Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Overview - Series F
| Key Information | As of 10/08/2025 |
|---|---|
| Fund Inception Date: | 03/31/2025 |
| MER: | *New Fund |
| Total Net Assets (All series): | $16,008,585 |
| NAV: | $20.70 |
| Risk Rating: | Low to Medium |
| Management Fees: | 1.50% |
| Fund Code: | FGA112 |
Distribution History - Series F
Distribution Frequency: Quarterly
| Record Date | Payment Date | Distribution Per Unit | Total Distribution Per Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2025 | 26 Jun 2025 | $0.1627 | $0.1627 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | 25 Sep 2025 | $0.0329 | $0.0329 |
Investment Results - Series F
| *New Fund | YTD | 1 Month | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Results will be available after 1 year. |
*Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
FINC Overview - ETF Series
| Key Information | As of 10/08/2025 |
|---|---|
| Fund Inception Date: | 08/10/2023 |
| MER: | 2.00% |
| Total Net Assets (All series): | $16,008,585 |
| Previous Close: | $22.84 |
| NAV: | $22.85 |
| Risk Rating: | Low to Medium |
| Management Fees: | 0.50% |
| Trading Details | As of 10/08/2025 |
|---|---|
| Ticker: | FINC |
| CUSIP: | 34660L103 |
| ISIN: | CA34660L1031 |
| Listing Exchange: | TMX |
| Shares outstanding: | 700,000.00 |
| Number of holdings: | 15 |
Investment Objectives:
FINC aims to generate modest capital appreciation with an emphasis on receiving income, by primarily investing, directly or indirectly, in a diversified mix of Canadian and global securities.
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 2023 | 28 Sep 2023 | 5 Oct 2023 | $0.0042 | - | $0.0042 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | 29 Dec 2023 | 8 Jan 2024 | $0.2357 | - | $0.2357 |
| 25 Mar 2024 | 26 Mar 2024 | - | - | - | - |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 28 Jun 2024 | - | - | - | - |
| 27 Sep 2024 | 27 Sep 2024 | - | - | - | - |
| 30 Dec 2024 | 30 Dec 2024 | 7 Jan 2025 | $0.2160 | - | $0.2160 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 26 Mar 2025 | - | - | - | - |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 26 Jun 2025 | 4 Jul 2025 | $0.2121 | - | $0.2121 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | 24 Sep 2025 | 29 Sep 2025 | $0.0596 | - | $0.0596 |
Investment Results - ETF Series
| As of 09/30/2025 | YTD | 1 Month | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%)* | 7.06 | 1.60 | 7.82 | N/A | N/A | 7.99 |
*Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Top Portfolio Holdings
| As of 09/30/2025 | Ticker | Net Assets (%) |
|---|---|---|
| SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets Local Bond ETF | EBND | 16.81% |
| Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) | VBU | 15.67% |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | BND | 13.19% |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) | VBG | 8.10% |
| SPDR Bloomberg Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF | BWZ | 7.93% |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | VYM | 6.96% |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | EUFN | 5.29% |
| VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF | HYEM | 5.07% |
| BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF | ZBK | 3.55% |
| CI First Asset High Interest Savings ETF | CSAV | 3.39% |
