Fund Profile

Ewing Morris Flexible Fixed Income Fund

All data presented as of September 30, 2025

We help tax-conscious investors capitalize in fixed income

Fund Performance

+
6.1
% 
Since Inception

As Compared To

High Yield Benchmark

+4.34%
iShares US High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)

Investment Grade Benchmark

+X.X%
iShares Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF

Calendar Year Fund Returns

+14.4%
2016
+8.9%
2017
+4.4%
2018
+4.4%
2019
+4.4%
2020
+4.4%
2021
+4.4%
2022
+4.4%
2023
+4.4%
2024
+4.4%
2025
Growth of

$1 million dollars

Growth of $1 million dollars
Performance Disclaimer

Current Portfolio

A hand-picked

collection of

35 Ideas

Spread Across:
5 markets

High Yield
Common
Stock
Investment
Grade
Governments
Convertibles
20

Industries in North America

Top Three Industries
Software
Retail - Discretionary
Industrial Intermediate Prod

Portfolio Company Capitalization

Market Equity Value
$7.6 B
Total Debt
$2.8 B
27 %
Loan-to-Value
Represents Current Portfolio Company Weighted Average

We have built a conservative core portfolio based on:

Durable Businesses
Responsible Leadership
Contractual Protection

To Protect Your Wealth

In periods when interest rates rise

Performance in Rising Rate Environment

Holding Period Return
Analysis based on changes in US interest rates. Inception of the Fund is February 1, 2016. Returns are based on P Class – Master Series. Government bonds and Investment Grade bonds are represented by ICE BofAML Current 10-Year Treasury Index (GA10) and ICE BofAML U.S. Corporate Index (C0A0), respectively. Periods selected capture significant increases in interest rates (moves exceeding 0.75 percentage points).
Performance Disclaimer

And When Markets Fall

Cumulative Fund Performance in High Yield Market's Down Months Since Inception

Cumulative Performance
High Yield Benchmark: iShares US High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged): (TSX-XHY). Cumulative Return During Market's Negative Months reflect the months that the High Yield Benchmark performed below 0%, from inception of the Flexible Fixed Income Fund (February 1, 2016)

While also experiencing less down months

Frequency of Negative Months (%)

Frequency
High Yield Benchmark: iShares US High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged): (TSX-XHY). Cumulative Return During Market's Negative Months reflect the months that the High Yield Benchmark performed below 0%, from inception of the Flexible Fixed Income Fund (February 1, 2016)

Our Tax Conscious Approach

Our portfolio construction takes deep care for your after-tax results
We find bonds that carry high price upside - not just bonds with high interest income

A Tax Case Study

Upwork 0.25% Sr. Convertible Notes due 2026

The Investment

Purchase Price
73.375
Yield to Maturity
8.1 %
Years to Maturity
3.6

The Credit

Equity Market Value
1.5Bn
Total Debt
675 mm
Cash
575 mm
Disclaimer: Illustrative case study. Presented solely as an illustrative case study of a past investment by the Flexible Fixed Income Fund, and not as a recommendation, solicitation, or offer to buy or sell any security. Purchase Price, Yield to Maturity, and Years to Maturity, Equity Market Value, Total Debt, and Cash reflect the bond pricing data and issuer's most recent reported figures as of the date and price of purchase (December 12, 2022). Source: Bloomberg.

Excellent Realized Economics

Our bond selection process emphasizes maximizing after-tax returns relative to risk.
Upwork 0.25% Sr. Convertible Notes due 2026

Return mix

Capital Gain
Ordinary Income
Our bond selection process is key to maximizing after-tax returns relative to risk.

Return Profile

Our Pre-Tax Total Return
8.1 %
Our After-Tax Total Return
6.0 %
Ordinary Income Equivalent *
12.1%
* The interest rate required to produce an identical after tax return assuming and interest/income-only return stream.

Reporting

Monthly

NAV Statement
Fund Facts

Quarterly

Limited Partner Letter

Annual

Investor Forum
Financial Statements

Terms

75bps
management fee
20%
Performance Fee
Monthly Liquidity
5%
Hurdle Rate
Available direct or through your investment advisor
Fundserv Class F (EMC3000F)
Direct Class P
Other Series Available: US Dollar, Institutional, 4% Distribution

Performance Disclaimer

The inception date of the Flexible Fixed Income Fund is February 1, 2016. Flexible Fixed Income Fund returns reflect Class P – Master Series, net of fees and expenses. We have listed the iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) and the iShares Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF as benchmark indices and data for the high-yield and corporate bond markets, as these are widely known and commonly used benchmarks for fixed income markets. The Fund has a flexible investment mandate, and accordingly these benchmark indices are provided for informational purposes only. In the adverse interest rate environment performance comparison, we have listed the ICE BofAML Current 10-Year Treasury Index (GA10) and ICE BofAML U.S. Corporate Index (C0A0) as US government bond and corporate bond comparators specifically to illustrate duration risk sensitivity during rising rate periods, as these indices carry higher duration than the Fund's high-yield focused portfolio. Comparisons to these benchmarks and indices have limitations. Investing in fixed income securities is the primary strategy for the Fund; however, the Fund does not invest in all, or necessarily any, of the securities that comprise the referenced benchmark indices. The Fund’s portfolio may contain, among other things, options, short positions, other securities, concentrated positions, and may employ leverage that is not reflected in these indices. As a result, no market indices are directly comparable to the results of the Fund. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This letter does not constitute an offer to sell units of any Ewing Morris Fund, collectively referred to as “Ewing Morris Funds.” Units of Ewing Morris Funds are only available to investors who meet applicable investor suitability and sophistication requirements. While the information prepared in this report is believed to be accurate, Ewing Morris & Co. Investment Partners Ltd. makes no representation or warranty as to its completeness or accuracy and accepts no responsibility for any errors contained herein. This report is not intended for public use or distribution. There can be no guarantee that any projection, forecast, or opinion will be realized. All information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as personal investment advice. Users of these materials are advised to conduct their own analysis prior to making any investment decision. Sources for data referenced and benchmark information include Bloomberg and Ewing Morris. As of September 30, 2026.

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