Mackenzie Investments today announced the immediate availability of Mackenzie Sentinel Diversified Income Fund.
Planning to offer a monthly distribution equal to 5% per year based on the net asset value per unit of each series at December 31, the fund seeks to provide investors with both regular income and long-term capital growth potential through a diversified income portfolio.
The new fund will primarily hold Canadian and U.S. dividend paying equities, Canadian income trusts, high yielding corporate bonds and other fixed income securities.
The fund of funds investment solution will initially invest in these five underlying mutual funds:
- Mackenzie Universal U.S. Dividend Income Fund, managed by David Ginther, Waddell & Reed Investment Management Co.;
- Mackenzie Maxxum Dividend Growth Fund, managed by Bill Procter, Mackenzie Financial;
- Mackenzie Sentinel Corporate Bond Fund, managed by Dan Bastasic, Mackenzie Financial;
- Mackenzie Sentinel Income Trust Fund, managed by Dan Bastasic, Mackenzie Financial; and
- Keystone Elliott & Page High Income Fund, managed by Alan Wicks, MFC Global Investment Management.
“The Sentinel Diversified Income Fund offers one-stop income shopping,” said David Feather, president, Mackenzie Financial Services Inc. “Canadian investors’ need for regular, reliable income remains strong, as does their desire for greater choice in income-generating investment solutions. This fund of funds gives Canadians the diversification they’re looking for along with access to some of Canada’s best investment managers – all in one solution.”
The fund seeks to pay a monthly distribution based on 5% of the NAV per each unit on Dec. 31, 2006. The distribution will be comprised of dividends, income, capital gains and a return of capital, and will be paid on all classes of units.
Available in front-end, back-end and low-load purchase options, this fund is suitable for investors with a low to moderate tolerance for risk who seek a steady flow of income and long-term capital growth.