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 10/08/2025 |
|---|---|
| Fund Inception Date: | 07/30/2024 |
| MER: | *New Fund |
| Total Net Assets (All series): | $119,827,821 |
| NAV: | $11.73 |
| Risk Rating: | Low to Medium |
| Management Fees: | 0.50% |
| Fund Code: | FGA202 |
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 |
Investment Results - Series F
| As of 09/30/2025 | YTD | 1 Month | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%)* | 12.15 | 3.15 | 12.81 | N/A | N/A | 13.48 |
*Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Overview - Series O
| Key Information | As of 10/08/2025 |
|---|---|
| Fund Inception Date: | 07/30/2024 |
| MER: | *New Fund |
| Total Net Assets (All series): | $119,827,821 |
| NAV: | $11.99 |
| Risk Rating: | Low to Medium |
| Management Fees: | Negotiable |
| Fund Code: | FGA201 |
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 |
Investment Results - Series O
| As of 09/30/2025 | YTD | 1 Month | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%)* | 12.60 | 3.20 | 13.41 | N/A | N/A | 14.09 |
*Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
FGBL Overview - ETF Series
| Key Information | As of 10/08/2025 |
|---|---|
| Fund Inception Date: | 9/10/2024 |
| MER: | *New Fund |
| Total Net Assets (All series): | $119,827,820.69 |
| Previous Close: | $22.21 |
| NAV: | $22.35 |
| Risk Rating: | Low to Medium |
| Management Fees: | 0.50% |
| Trading Details | As of 10/08/2025 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 | - | - | - | - |
Investment Results - ETF Series
| As of 09/30/2025 | YTD | 1 Month | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%)* | 11.09 | 3.04 | 11.39 | N/A | N/A | 14.36 |
*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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD- Hedged) | XSP | 13.14% |
| SPDR Bloomberg Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF | BWZ | 9.64% |
| iShares JP Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | LEMB | 9.51% |
| Vanguard U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) | VBU | 9.05% |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | BND | 8.11% |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | IVV | 7.86% |
| BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF | ZBK | 4.90% |
| Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | VGK | 4.81% |
| iShares MSCI Sweden ETF | EWD | 3.84% |
| KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | KWEB | 3.78% |
