Investment Commentaries

January 2026 Pricing Commentary

All three ABC Funds started the year on a strong note, with each fund outperforming its respective benchmarks in January. This early-year outperformance was largely driven by several of our highest-conviction holdings, including Micron, Meta, ASML, Amazon, Alphabet, and Bank of Montreal. A defining theme for 2026 is the continued acceleration of the artificial intelligence cycle, which is driving meaningful

December 2025 Pricing Commentary

December was a mixed month for equity markets as investors digested late-year economic data and positioned portfolios ahead of 2026. While market performance was uneven, our focus remained on quality and secular growth themes which we believe will drive long-term returns. Several core holdings delivered strong results during the month. Micron Technology stood out with an exceptional earnings report and

November 2025 Pricing Commentary

Equity markets were volatile in the month of November, as investors weighed mixed economic data, interest rate uncertainty, and embraced a more cautious tone heading into year-end. Despite the volatility, several core ABC Funds holdings stood out with strong gains. Our top contributors during the month included Alphabet, Broadcom, Micron, Apple, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Royal Bank of Canada. NVIDIA,

October 2025 Pricing Commentary

October was a standout month for the ABC Funds, with all three portfolios outperforming their benchmarks and reaching new all-time highs. This remarkable performance was driven by strong corporate earnings from leading large-cap technology companies. For example, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon all beat expectations and raised forward guidance, highlighting the strength of the companies powering this bull market. Our overweight

September 2025 Pricing Commentary

All three ABC Funds closed at new all-time highs at the September month end. Despite volatility early in the month, markets responded positively to clearer monetary policy and continued earnings strength. Highlights from the month included earnings results from two core ABC Funds holdings: Broadcom and Micron. Both companies beat Wall Street expectations and raised forward guidance, with their shares

August 2025 Pricing Commentary

August was a volatile month for equity markets with investors navigating mixed signals from the economy, geopolitics, and central banks worldwide. Despite the uncertainty, corporate earnings remained broadly positive, and all three ABC Funds delivered gains during the month. A key development came from the U.S. Federal Reserve, which signalled its readiness to begin cutting interest rates. This marked a

July 2025 Pricing Commentary

All three ABC Funds outperformed their respective benchmarks in the month of July. The technology sector was the standout, fuelled by strong corporate earnings beats across the sector. Our top-performing stocks included NVIDIA, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Meta, Broadcom, Brookfield Corporation, and S&P Global. The AI revolution continues to accelerate, driving productivity and economic growth. We remain well-positioned

June 2025 Pricing Commentary

All three ABC Funds outperformed their benchmarks in June and are posting positive year-to-date returns as we enter the second half of 2025. Our top performers for the month included Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, NVIDIA, Broadcom, ASML, Micron, and ARM. These companies have been key drivers of our portfolios for the past several years, underscoring the strength of our core holdings.

May 2025 Pricing Commentary

All three ABC Funds outperformed their respective benchmarks in the month of May, driven by strong performances from large capitalization U.S. technology companies. Top performers included Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, NVIDIA, Broadcom, and Micron – companies leading the next major wave of innovation. We believe our funds are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the structural shift underway in artificial intelligence,

April 2025 Pricing Commentary

The month of April was characterized by significant volatility, driven by concerns over tariffs, economic uncertainty, and bond yields. However, investors’ worst fears did not materialize, and financial markets staged a remarkable recovery in the latter part of the month. Amid the market turbulence, several positive developments emerged, including declining interest rates, solid corporate earnings and forward guidance, and growing