Insights for portfolio construction.

Transparency and Active Management in Multi-Asset Investing

Our multi-asset platform is built on a transparent and disciplined investment process. From our funds and model portfolios to our SMAs, we share our thinking, positioning, and trades—so you always know how portfolios are constructed and why. Whether you're looking to scale your practice or stay aligned with market dynamics, we're here to help you navigate complexity with confidence.

Market Insights and Thought-Leadership

The WHY report is a living document that shares our macro asset allocation team views/rationales on most of the portfolio tilts within our multi-asset portfolios

Market Ethos is a weekly market insights publication 

WHY Report
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WHY Report

The WHY report is a living document that shares our macro asset allocation teams views/rationales on most of the portfolio tilts within our multi-asset portfolios

April 14, 2025

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Investment Process & Philosophy

Transparent discipline, research-driven and client-focused centred on long-term value creation.

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Dynamic Asset Allocation

Asset allocation will never be static. Portfolios have tilts around baseline allocations driven by the team’s macro views and informed by our proprietary market cycle framework.


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Combine active and passive

Active in less efficient markets and passive in more efficient market to keep costs down while striving for superior investment outcomes.


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Rigorous investment selection

The funds will incorporate investment strategies and asset classes beyond the traditional 60/40 asset mix with extensive due diligence & monitoring.


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Proprietary product limits and Content Support

Limit Purpose products to a 40% maximum allocation (ex-cash) while offering enhanced analytics, trade insights, and thought leadership through publications.

Funds we manage

Craig and team manage three Purpose funds, including the industry-favourite Purpose Tactical Asset Allocation Fund.

Ticker | RTA
Purpose Tactical Asset Allocation Fund

An asset allocation fund that automatically responds to changing market conditions to generate absolute returns.

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Ticker | PACF
Purpose Active Conservative Fund

Gain broad exposure to an all-in-one core portfolio consisting of a diverse set of asset classes and geographies.

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Ticker | PABF
Purpose Active Balanced Fund

Gain broad exposure to an all-in-one core portfolio consisting of a diverse set of asset classes and geographies.

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Ticker | PAGF
Purpose Active Growth Fund

Gain broad exposure to an all-in-one core portfolio consisting of a diverse set of asset classes and geographies.

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Ticker | RDE
Purpose Core Equity Income Fund

A dividend-oriented equity fund with diverse exposures across Canadian and US sectors.

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NEO Ticker | RTT
Purpose Tactical Thematic Fund

Systematic approach to thematic investments selects leaders based on momentum with an automated sell discipline to take the emotion out of the exits.

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MGMT FEE N/A
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Separately Managed Accounts

Separately managed accounts (SMAs) are models available at a select number of wealth firms in Canada. The end client holds the securities directly in their account with complete transparency of holdings and sees all transactions.

Recent trades in our multi-asset portfolios

Gain full transparency into our latest insights and investment strategies with up-to-date trade rationales from our multi-asset portfolios.

Meet the team that fast-tracks your success

Experts in asset allocation, due diligence and portfolio modelling. Leverage our expertise so that you can spend more time where it counts.

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We’re here to help.

Reach out to learn more about the Purpose Partnership Program and how our team can provide in-depth insights and analysis on your portfolios.