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Information about specific issuers of securities has been made available by Value Partners Investments Inc. for the sole purpose of providing additional background information on the holdings in the Value Partners Pool(s) and is not intended to be investment advice about the merits of investing directly in these issuers. This information is based on information that is publicly available or that has been provided to Value Partners Investments Inc. by the portfolio managers of the Pools.

The complete holdings of a Pool are disclosed in its Statement of Investment Portfolio semi-annually. On a quarterly basis, each Pool discloses its top 25 holdings in its Summary of Investment Portfolio. Both these documents are available on our website. Value Partners Investments Inc. is a registered investment fund manager and has engaged registered portfolio managers to make decisions about the investments made by each Pool – these investment decisions are not made by Value Partners Investments Inc.

The information provided does not constitute individual, legal, investment or tax advice about any of the Pools or the issuers discussed therein. Please consult your own legal, investment and/or tax advisor prior to making a decision to invest in the Pools. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the fund facts documents and the prospectus of the Pools before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.


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VPI Global Equity Pool

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Overview

What Does the Pool Invest In? 

  • Equity securities of sustainably profitable businesses that have the financial capacity to pay their owners a growing dividend stream 
  • Global equity securities that are leaders in their industry with the majority located outside of North America 
  • Cash holdings to minimize risks and to take advantage of investment opportunities 

How Do We Invest? 

  • We believe the best businesses acquired at prices that are reasonable in relation to what we expect to receive in return make the best investments 
  • We believe the best investments are companies with durable businesses that are difficult to live without, difficult to replicate, and difficult to compete with 
  • We focus on growth through business ownership where a business can grow earnings and grow dividends 

 

Portfolio Information

(As of April 30, 2025)
 
Fund Code
- Series A
- Series F
- Series I
- Series O
- Series P
 
VPI003
VPI203
VPI403
VPI503
VPI603
Total Assets
Inception
September 26, 2005
Category
Global Equity
Asset Mix
 
Number of Equity Holdings
Distributions
Annually in December
Minimum Investment
$25,000 initial, $50 subsequent
Volatility Risk Profile
Medium

Sector Allocation

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Top Ten Equity Holdings

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Lead Portfolio Manager

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Darrin Erickson
Value Partners Investments
Winnipeg, Manitoba

  • Former portfolio manager at Great-West Life Investment Management, former manager of pension investments at Manitoba Telecom Services
  • MBA from the University of Alberta, Master of Arts from the University of British Columbia
  • Chartered Financial Analyst charterholder
  • More than 25 years of experience in the investment industry
  • Manager of the VPI Global Equity Pool since June 2020

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Learn from Darrin

Learn how to analyze, understand, and invest in leading global businesses in Darrin's recently published book Global Investing: A Practical Guide to the World's Best Financial Opportunities.

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The writing of this book by Darrin is unrelated to the business of Value Partners Investments (VPI) and VPI makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the book or its contents. The information contained in this book does not constitute legal or financial advice and should never be used without first consulting with a financial professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs.

What makes this pool unique?

Access to Faster Growing Economies.

International economies account for virtually all future population growth, they also offer a far larger opportunity set, with 3x the number of public companies generating 3x the amount of revenue.

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Note: Dollar figures in $US. Population growth shows estimates over the next 10 years. Values as of July 24, 2023. Source: IMF, S&P Capital IQ.

Attractively Valued.

In addition to faster growing economies, investing globally allows us to purchase dominant businesses at more attractive valuations. These businesses are well suited to provide long-term growth.

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Note: GDP Growth shows simple average of Real GDP growth estimates from the OECD for the US and Canada compared to countries the VPI Global Equity Pool invests in. P/E shows simple average forward price to earnings for the SPX Index and the SPTSX Index compared to the broad market indexes of countries the VPI Global Equity Pool invests in. All values as of December 31, 2024. Source: Bloomberg L.P, OECD.

 

Quarterly Update Video

VPI Global Equity Pool Update Video - Q1 2025

Shareable link: https://vimeo.com/1075446899/fe05c03d42?share=copy

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Fees & Codes

With consideration given to impact of the Management Fee Reduction Program, the effective MER's on various account sizes for each of the Value Partners Pools as of June 30, 2024 are below:

Series
Fund Code
0 - $250,000
$250,000 - $500,000
$500,000 - $1 million
$1 million - $2.5 million
$2.5 million & above
A
VPI003
2.07%
1.92% - 2.07%
1.57%
1.52%
1.47%
F
VPI203
1.12%
1.05% - 1.12%
0.77%
0.72%
0.67%

Value Partners Investments offers a Management Fee Reduction Program to qualified investors as follows:

Account Size to Qualify
Series A Rebate
Series F Rebate
$250,000 - $500,000
0.30% on portion > $250,000
0.15% on portion > $250,000
$500,000 - $1 million
0.50% on full balance
0.35% on full balance
$1 million - $2.5 million
0.55% on full balance
0.40% on full balance
$2.5 million & above
0.60% on full balance
0.45% on full balance

Historical Pricing

Series
Closing Price (CAD)
$ Daily Change
% Daily Change

One-Pager

Overview of the pool including what the pool invests in, how the portfolio manager invests, basic pool information, top equity holdings, sector allocation, performance and more. Updated monthly.

Fund Facts

This document is required by regulations. It highlights key information about the pool, including a description of the pool, its performance and the risks and costs of owning it. Updated annually.

Holdings Report

This document includes every single holding in the pool. For each holding we've broken down the percentage of net assets, number of shares, market value, current dividend yield and annualized dividend income. Updated monthly.

Financial Statements

Summary of the pool's financial activities. Updated twice annually.

Contents of this web page are based on information that is publicly available or that has been provided by Value Partners Investments Inc. (Value Partners). The information provided includes views or opinions of Value Partners, in its capacity as the portfolio manager of VPI Global Equity Pool (the Pool), and does not constitute individual, legal, investment, or tax advice about the Pool or the issuers discussed therein. Information about specific issuers of securities has been made available by Value Partners for the sole purpose of providing additional background information on the holdings in the Pool, and is not intended to be investment advice about the merits of investing directly in these issuers. Please consult your own legal, investment, and/or tax advisor prior to making a decision to invest in the Pool.

The complete holdings of the Pool are disclosed in its Financial Statements semi-annually. On a quarterly basis, the Pool discloses its top 25 holdings in its Top 25 Holdings report. Both these documents are available here on our website under the Documents option by selecting Regulatory Documents. Value Partners is a registered investment fund manager, portfolio manager, and exempt market dealer and is responsible for making decisions about the investments in the Pool.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees, and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the fund facts document and the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance will not tell you how the Pool will perform in the future.



Contents of this web page are based on information that is publicly available or that has been provided by Value Partners Investments Inc. (Value Partners). The information provided includes views or opinions of Value Partners, in its capacity as the portfolio manager of VPI Global Equity Pool (the Pool), and does not constitute individual, legal, investment, or tax advice about the Pool or the issuers discussed therein. Information about specific issuers of securities has been made available by Value Partners for the sole purpose of providing additional background information on the holdings in the Pool, and is not intended to be investment advice about the merits of investing directly in these issuers. Please consult your own legal, investment, and/or tax advisor prior to making a decision to invest in the Pool.

The complete holdings of the Pool are disclosed in its Financial Statements semi-annually. On a quarterly basis, the Pool discloses its top 25 holdings in its Top 25 Holdings report. Both these documents are available here on our website under the Documents option by selecting Regulatory Documents. Value Partners is a registered investment fund manager, portfolio manager, and exempt market dealer and is responsible for making decisions about the investments in the Pool.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees, and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the fund facts document and the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance will not tell you how the Pool will perform in the future.



Contents of this web page are based on information that is publicly available or that has been provided by Value Partners Investments Inc. (Value Partners). The information provided includes views or opinions of Value Partners, in its capacity as the portfolio manager of VPI Global Equity Pool (the Pool), and does not constitute individual, legal, investment, or tax advice about the Pool or the issuers discussed therein. Information about specific issuers of securities has been made available by Value Partners for the sole purpose of providing additional background information on the holdings in the Pool, and is not intended to be investment advice about the merits of investing directly in these issuers. Please consult your own legal, investment, and/or tax advisor prior to making a decision to invest in the Pool.

The complete holdings of the Pool are disclosed in its Financial Statements semi-annually. On a quarterly basis, the Pool discloses its top 25 holdings in its Top 25 Holdings report. Both these documents are available here on our website under the Documents option by selecting Regulatory Documents. Value Partners is a registered investment fund manager, portfolio manager, and exempt market dealer and is responsible for making decisions about the investments in the Pool.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees, and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the fund facts document and the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance will not tell you how the Pool will perform in the future.



Contents of this web page are based on information that is publicly available or that has been provided by Value Partners Investments Inc. (Value Partners). The information provided includes views or opinions of Value Partners, in its capacity as the portfolio manager of VPI Global Equity Pool (the Pool), and does not constitute individual, legal, investment, or tax advice about the Pool or the issuers discussed therein. Information about specific issuers of securities has been made available by Value Partners for the sole purpose of providing additional background information on the holdings in the Pool, and is not intended to be investment advice about the merits of investing directly in these issuers. Please consult your own legal, investment, and/or tax advisor prior to making a decision to invest in the Pool.

The complete holdings of the Pool are disclosed in its Financial Statements semi-annually. On a quarterly basis, the Pool discloses its top 25 holdings in its Top 25 Holdings report. Both these documents are available here on our website under the Documents option by selecting Regulatory Documents. Value Partners is a registered investment fund manager, portfolio manager, and exempt market dealer and is responsible for making decisions about the investments in the Pool.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees, and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the fund facts document and the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance will not tell you how the Pool will perform in the future.



Contents of this web page are based on information that is publicly available or that has been provided by Value Partners Investments Inc. (Value Partners). The information provided includes views or opinions of Value Partners, in its capacity as the portfolio manager of VPI Global Equity Pool (the Pool), and does not constitute individual, legal, investment, or tax advice about the Pool or the issuers discussed therein. Information about specific issuers of securities has been made available by Value Partners for the sole purpose of providing additional background information on the holdings in the Pool, and is not intended to be investment advice about the merits of investing directly in these issuers. Please consult your own legal, investment, and/or tax advisor prior to making a decision to invest in the Pool.

The complete holdings of the Pool are disclosed in its Financial Statements semi-annually. On a quarterly basis, the Pool discloses its top 25 holdings in its Top 25 Holdings report. Both these documents are available here on our website under the Documents option by selecting Regulatory Documents. Value Partners is a registered investment fund manager, portfolio manager, and exempt market dealer and is responsible for making decisions about the investments in the Pool.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees, and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the fund facts document and the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance will not tell you how the Pool will perform in the future.



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