FMP
Purpose Total Return Bond Fund
PBD.TO
TSX
The fund aims for positive total return by tactically allocating its exposure to government debt, investment-grade corporate debt and high yield debt. The fund primarily invests in North American fixed income securities but may also invest globally. It is possible the fund may invest in other funds, and/or derivatives, such as options, futures contracts, forward contracts, swaps, and credit derivatives. Holding derivatives may, when appropriate, be used for both hedging and non-hedging purposes, including: (1) hedging market exposure to protect capital, (2) to generate income, (3) hedging against losses from price changes, and/or (4) as a substitute for direct investment. In addition, by using derivatives, a large portion of the funds foreign currency exposure will be hedged back to the Canadian dollar. The fund managers may also enter into securities lending transactions for additional income. Holdings are rebalanced monthly. Any changes in the rebalancing frequency is at the discretion of its investment advisor.
16.65 CAD
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DuPont Analysis
The DuPont analysis, pioneered by the DuPont Corporation, offers a structured approach to assessing fundamental performance. It involves breaking down the return on equity (ROE) into various components, aiding investors in comprehending the factors influencing a company's returns.
ROE = Net Income / Average Total Equity
ROE = (Net Income / Sales) * (Revenue / Average Total Assets) * (Average Total Assets / Average Total Equity)
The company's tax burden is (Net income ÷ Pretax profit). This is the proportion of the company's profits retained after paying income taxes. [NI/EBT] The company's interest burden is (Pretax income ÷ EBIT). This will be 1.00 for a firm with no debt or financial leverage. [EBT/EBIT] The company's operating income margin or return on sales (ROS) is (EBIT ÷ Revenue). This is the operating income per dollar of sales. [EBIT/Revenue] The company's asset turnover (ATO) is (Revenue ÷ Average Total Assets). The company's equity multiplier is (Average Total Assets ÷ Average Total Equity). This is a measure of financial leverage. Profitability (measured by profit margin) Asset efficiency (measured by asset turnover) Financial leverage (measured by equity multiplier)
