GUARDIAN CANADIAN DIVERSIFIED CORE EQUITY FUND (CAD) GCSC.CA

Guardian Canadian Diversified Core Equity Fund is an actively managed Canadian equity fund whose objective is to achieve long-term growth of capital while also maintaining steady current dividend income.

It primarily invests in common shares or other equity-related securities issued by Canadian companies, with a deliberate emphasis on reducing exposure to volatile, resource-dependent sectors. The strategy uses a rigorous fundamental, bottom-up security selection process.

Management evaluates the financial condition, management quality, industry, and economic environment of each issuer; analyzes financial data and issuer interviews; and focuses on companies whose business models offer sustainable competitive advantages and growth potential.

Occasionally the fund may invest up to 10% of its market value in foreign equities, provided those companies have substantial operations in Canada or are listed on a Canadian exchange. The asset class of the fund is Canadian equity, with a medium risk rating.

The fund is managed by Guardian Capital LP, which is part of Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. Its structure includes several series/share classes (mutual fund and ETF-series) under a unified mandate.