Guardian Canadian Sector Controlled Equity Fund (GCSC.TO)
ETF Info
CA40133L1094
40133L109
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Guardian Canadian Sector Controlled Equity Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Guardian Canadian Sector Controlled Equity Fund had a return of 1.58% year-to-date (YTD) and 19.35% in the last 12 months.
GCSC.TO
1.58%
0.82%
10.01%
19.35%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.01%
1.13%
9.82%
22.80%
12.93%
11.26%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of GCSC.TO, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.29% | 1.58% | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2.54% | 1.78% | 3.26% | -1.08% | -0.59% | 0.69% | 5.75% | -0.71% | 3.59% | 0.97% | 5.10% | -2.27% | 20.37% |
| 2023 | 6.77% | -1.06% | 0.25% | 3.16% | -3.34% | 3.89% | 2.08% | -0.14% | -3.26% | -2.16% | 6.93% | 3.64% | 17.30% |
| 2022 | -0.19% | -2.73% | 2.23% | 0.00% | -5.46% | -7.82% | 5.39% | -1.28% | -3.89% | 6.17% | 4.39% | -4.53% | -8.49% |
| 2021 | 0.22% | 1.60% | 1.08% | 2.29% | -0.48% | 2.11% | -2.69% | 3.34% | -2.15% | 3.35% | 8.79% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 85, GCSC.TO is among the top 15% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Guardian Canadian Sector Controlled Equity Fund (GCSC.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Guardian Canadian Sector Controlled Equity Fund provided a 1.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.38 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.38 | CA$0.38 | CA$0.38 | CA$0.28 | CA$0.13 |
Dividend yield | 1.41% | 1.43% | 1.67% | 1.43% | 0.60% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Guardian Canadian Sector Controlled Equity Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.38 |
| 2023 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.12 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.38 |
| 2022 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.28 |
| 2021 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Guardian Canadian Sector Controlled Equity Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Guardian Canadian Sector Controlled Equity Fund was 14.46%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 202 trading sessions.
The current Guardian Canadian Sector Controlled Equity Fund drawdown is 0.81%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -14.46% | Feb 18, 2022 | 155 | Sep 30, 2022 | 202 | Jul 21, 2023 | 357 |
| -7.83% | Sep 5, 2023 | 38 | Oct 27, 2023 | 15 | Nov 17, 2023 | 53 |
| -5.36% | Aug 1, 2024 | 4 | Aug 7, 2024 | 26 | Sep 13, 2024 | 30 |
| -4.16% | Jan 6, 2022 | 13 | Jan 24, 2022 | 8 | Feb 3, 2022 | 21 |
| -3.96% | Dec 2, 2024 | 28 | Jan 13, 2025 | 13 | Jan 30, 2025 | 41 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Guardian Canadian Sector Controlled Equity Fund volatility is 2.41%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.