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Renaissance High Income Fund [Class A]

To achieve the highest possible return that is consistent with a conservative fundamental investment philosophy through investment primarily in a balanced and diversified portfolio of Canadian income securities.

Also available in Class F

Minimum Initial Investment:
Lump Sum
Initial: $500
Subsequent: $100

Distributions: The Fund aims to distribute a consistent amount every month ($0.060 per unit). If the amount distributed exceeds the Fund's net income and net realized capital gains, such excess will constitute a return of capital. The amount of distribution is not guaranteed and may change from time to time.
Pre-Authorized Chequing Investment: $50 minimum investment for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual deposit.
Systematic Withdrawal Plan: With minimum initial account value of $10,000. Withdrawals may be made monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually. $50 minimum.
Annual Management Fee (excluding applicable taxes): 1.90%
Annualized Management Expense Ratio (including applicable taxes) as at Aug 31, 2023: 2.31%
Front-End Load OptionATL1879
Back-End Load Option-
Low Load Option-
Closed to all purchases
Front-End Load Option-
Back-End Load Option**ATL1880
Low Load Option**ATL2880
Inception DateFeb 13, 1997
Fund CodeATL1880
Assets Under Management ($000)
As at : 05/31/2024
$412,658
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Established in 1982, Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. (CC&L), is one of Canada's leading money management firms dedicated to managing assets for pension fund sponsors, capital accumulation plans, corporations, not-for-profit organizations, mutual funds and individual investors. CC&L is wholly owned by its partners and the CC&L Financial Group.

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Steve Vertes, CFA

Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Fundamental Equities

Steven Vertes is Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Fundamental Equity Team at Connor, Clark and Lunn Investment Management Ltd. (CC&L). Mr. Vertes manages CC&L's income-oriented funds, and is responsible for fundamental research analysis covering the real estate, consumer and telecommunications sector. Prior to joining CC&L more than 10 years ago, Mr. Vertes worked at UBS Warburg as an Investment Banking Analyst, as well as an Associate, Equity Capital Markets.

Mr. Vertes holds an HBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. He is also a CFA charterholder.

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David George, CFA

Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

David George is Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income at Connor, Clark and Lunn Investment Management Ltd. (CC&L). Mr. George manages high-yield bond strategies, and leads the credit team. Prior to joining CC&L in 2006, Mr. George held positions in the areas of high-yield and corporate bond research with several firms including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank.

Mr. George holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia. He is also a CFA charterholder.

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Performance
3 mo6 moYTD1 yr3 yrs5 yrs10 yrsSince Inception
2.3%7.9%5.2%8.9%4.8%6.4%4.3%7.2%
3 mo
6 mo
YTD
1 yr
3 yrs
5 yrs
10 yrs
Since Inception
2.3%
7.9%
5.2%
8.9%
4.8%
6.4%
4.3%
7.2%

As at: 05/31/2024

Calendar Year Performance
2023202220212020201920182017201620152014
2.8%(3.6%)19.8%3.60%17.9%(5.4%)5.7%15.4%(4.4%)(1.7%)
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2.8%
(3.6%)
19.8%
3.60%
17.9%
(5.4%)
5.7%
15.4%
(4.4%)
(1.7%)
Investment Performance

Value of $10,000 invested since inception

The rate of return or mathematical table shown is used only to illustrate the effects of the compound growth rate and is not intended to reflect future values of the fund or returns on investment in the fund.

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Please read the simplified prospectus before investing. To obtain a copy of the simplified prospectus, call 1-888-888-FUND (3863). Alternatively, you may obtain a copy from your advisor. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions, but do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any unitholder that would have reduced returns.

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