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NCM Norrep Fund
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About the Fund
An All Cap Equity Fund with a focus on North American Dividend, managed by Michael Simpson, CFA.
Investment Managers
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Michael Simpson CFA
Portfolio Manager
Michael is an accomplished Portfolio Manager, having worked in the Investment industry for over 25 years. Michael is the lead Portfolio Manager for the All Cap North American Dividend Focused NCM Norrep Fund. Previously Michael was at Sentry Investments for 17 years as a Senior Vice President and Head of the Equity Income Group.
Michael has a proven track record of success:
- Investment Executive Fund Manager of the Year in 2014.
- Morningstar Award in the Canadian Dividend and Income Equity Category for best risk-adjusted returns over a one, three, and five-year time horizon. (awarded in 2013)
- The Excellence in Fund Management from Lipper Analytics for the Sentry Canadian Income Fund for the best risk-adjusted returns over a decade.
- Eight-time winner of the Brendan Woods Top Gun Award
- Eight Fund Grade A+ for several funds that he managed from Fundata Canada.
Michael employs an Income Free Cash Flow style that emphasizes the stability of cash flows and a growing dividend stream. As well, Michael checks and scrutinizes company balance sheets to see if there are any stress points.
Michael graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from York University and has completed both the Canadian Options Course and the Canadian Futures Course.
He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute.
Fund Traits
Michael invests primarily in dividend champions. These are companies that pay a consistent dividend or have increased their dividend. The Fund uses the dividends to compound income over time.
Michael has over 25 years of experience in actively managing investments. He has seen multiple economic cycles and how markets react. He specializes in dividend and income-paying securities with a focus on free cash flow to sustain reliable dividends.
The Fund can invest up to 49% in U.S. equities depending upon Michael's market outlook. This gives diversification in the North American markets with an experienced Portfolio Manager.
NCM Norrep Fund invests with an all-cap approach, adding more investment opportunities in the North American investment universe.
Compounded Returns (%) as at Jan 31, 2021
| 1 month | 3 month | 6 month | 1 year | 3 year* | 5 year* | 10 year* | 15 year* | S.I.* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.0% | 7.3% | 11.4% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.7% | 13.0% |
Annual Returns as at Jan 31, 2021
| 2021 YTD | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000^ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.0% | 3.3% | 16.1% | -13.0% | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 31.3% | 10.0% | -4.3% | 30.8% | 62.8% | -51.1% | 19.9% | 25.7% | 32.4% | 25.0% | 43.9% | 20.7% | 23.5% | 41.1% |
as at Jan 31, 2021Dividends
| 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2014 | 2013 | 2011 | 2010 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible Dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.15 |
| Capital Gains | $0.757 | $2.28 | $2.08 | $0.88 | $3.82 | $0.58 | $2.48 | $2.31 | $4.53 | $6.59 |
| Return of Capital | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | $0.757 | $2.28 | $2.08 | $0.88 | $3.82 | $0.58 | $2.48 | $2.31 | $4.53 | $6.74 |
Growth of $10,000
Top 10 Holdings
as at Jan 31, 2021
- HoldingSector
- Becton Dickinson and CoHealth Care
- BRP Inc.Cons. Disc.
- Cisco Systems Inc.Info. Tech.
- ComcastComm. Services
- Hydro One LtdUtilities
- HoldingSector
- Johnson & JohnsonHealth Care
- Metro Inc.Consumer Staples
- Royal Bank of CanadaFinancials
- Telus CorpComm Serv.
- TFI International IncIndustrials
Portfolio Allocation (%)
As of Jan 31, 2021
- Holding%
- Energy4.5
- Basic Materials7.2
- Industrials11.3
- Consumer Discretionary9.0
- Consumer Staples8.2
- Health Care7.0
- Financials4.7
- Information Technology14.1
- Communication Services14.1
- Utilities9.7
- Real Estate7.4
- Cash2.8
Geographic Allocation (%)
As of Jan 31, 2021
- Holding%
- Canada62.1
- United States35.1
- Cash2.8
Fund Allocation (%)
As of Jan 31, 2021
- Holding%
- Giant42.1
- Large34.5
- Mid19.4
- Small0.0
- Micro1.2
- Cash2.8
Notes
*Annualized
^ 2000 return begins with April 12 inception
1. NCM Norrep Fund inception May 31, 1997, Public Inception Date listed.
Disclaimer
On November 12, 2020, the investment objective of NCM Norrep Fund was changed from a focus on small capitalization Canadian equities to broader mandate focused on dividend-paying Canadian and U.S. equities of all capitalization. If the change had been in effect prior to November 12, 2020, the Fund’s performance could have been materially different.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in share value and reinvestment of all dividends and 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.