"I need my investment to grow over time and am willing to accept fluctuations in value over shorter periods."
This fund invests in a balanced portfolio of fixed income and equity securities in order to provide investors with long-term capital appreciation.
The Compass Balanced Growth Portfolio suits me because
- I want to maximize my return potential for the level of risk that I am willing to take.
- I have a medium- to long-term investment horizon.
- I want professional portfolio managers to evaluate and adjust my investment portfolio to maintain my objectives.
The Compass Balanced Growth Portfolio diversifies my investment by
Asset Class
An optimal mix of government, corporate, and high yield bonds, company shares, and real estate investment trusts Geographic Region
Investing in a balanced mix of Canadian, U.S., and international securities Market
Capitalization, including both "large-cap" and "small-cap" company shares Investment Style
Using a complementary blend of active and passive investment management styles Manager
With multiple best-in-class investment managers to contribute expertise and reduce risk
Underlying Investments
Underlying investments are objectively selected from leading investment managers, based on:
| Investment manager |
Underlying investment |
Asset class |
Weighting |
|---|
| BlackRock Investment Management Canada |
Canada Universe Bond Index Fund |
Fixed income |
23–33% |
| Canso Investment Council Ltd. |
Corporate Value Bond Mandate |
Fixed income |
| Franklin Templeton Investments |
Real Estate Investment Trust Mandate |
Alternative |
2–12% |
| Mawer Investments Management |
Canadian Equity Fund |
Canadian equity |
14–24% |
| Mawer Investments Management |
New Canada Fund |
Canadian equity |
|
| BlackRock Investment Management Canada |
Canadian Equity Index Fund |
Canadian equity |
|
| Kensington Capital Partners Ltd. |
Private Equity |
Canadian equity |
|
| TriWest Capital Management Corp. |
Private Equity |
Canadian equity |
|
| BlackRock Investment Management Canada |
Cdn U.S. Equity Index Fund |
U.S. equity |
18–28% |
|
| BlackRock Investment Management Canada |
iShare S&P 600 Index Fund |
U.S. equity |
|
| Lincluden Management Ltd. |
U.S. Equity Mandate |
U.S. equity |
|
| Mawer Investments Management |
World Investment Fund |
Int'l & global equity |
18–28% |
|
| Lincluden Management Ltd. |
International Equity Mandate |
Int'l & global equity |
|
| BlackRock Investment Management Canada |
Cdn. MSCI EAFE Equity Index Fund |
Int'l & global equity |
|
| Franklin Templeton Investments |
Templeton Global Small Companies Fund |
Int'l & global equity |
|
| Kensington Capital Partners Ltd. |
Private Equity |
Int'l & global equity |
|
| 100% |
|
Your portfolio is regularly monitored and rebalanced to target weightings to stay focused on your objectives.
Performance Projection2
Variability of return decreases as your investment holding period increases.
- Potential performance range over 1-year periods is from as high as 32% to as low as -14%.
- Potential performance range over 20-year periods is from as high as 12% to as low as 2%.
- Long-term target performance is 7.5%.
1The MER includes management fees, operating expenses, and GST. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Unit values of mutual funds will fluctuate, and past performance may not be repeated. 2The potential return range and long-term target performance illustrate the effect of holding a diversified investment portfolio mixing various asset classes and are not specific estimates or a guarantee of performance. They are based on historical performance of market indices for each asset class and forward projections of economic trends using a 95% probability factor. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees, and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated. Mutual funds are not insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation, nor guaranteed by ATB Securities Inc., ATB Investment Management Inc., ATB Financial, the Province of Alberta, or any government agency. Opinions, estimates, and projections contained herein are subject to change without notice. Always consult your investment professional before making any investment in securities. ATB Investment Management Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of ATB Financial and is a licensed user of the trademark ATB Investor Services. ® Registered trademark of Alberta Treasury Branches.