Performance (CCP100)
Globe 5-Star Rating
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Fund Price: $12.7742 (as at January 02, 2009)  1-week chg:  0.74%   YTD: 0.74%
Returns as at October 31, 2008
Fund Group Avg Index*
1 month 2.39% -3.31% -24.39%
3 months 2.33% -7.24% -38.16%
6 months 5.89% -9.08% -41.86%
1 year 18.25% -11.49% -48.16%
2 Year Avg 11.44% -4.11% -23.27%
3 Year Avg 8.64% -4.02% -9.49%
5 Year Avg 4.82% -3.10% -0.33%
10 Year Avg - -0.74% 5.99%
15 Year Avg - 0.46% 5.01%
20 Year Avg - - 6.21%
Since Inception 3.40% - -
       
2007 13.01% -0.59% 2.01%
2006 2.67% 1.45% 16.64%
2005 -1.08% 2.29% 19.68%
       
3 year risk 4.90 10.29 25.39
3 year beta 0.01 0.16 1.00
*BMO Nesbitt Burns Cdn Small Cap Index
Price History
Fund Objectives
The Fund plans to make investments in Saskatchewan small and medium sized eligible businesses, with the objective of achieving long-term capital appreciation.
Risk Measures as at October 31, 2008
Best/Worst 12 months (since inception)
Best (ending Aug 08):19.84
Worst (ending Nov 05):-1.52
Volatility meter (Based on 3 year standard deviation from Globefund.com)
Top Holdings as at September 30, 2008
Company Name Sector Asset
Type		 % of
Total
Assets
Terra Grain Fuels Inc. Energy Stock 4.78%
Westfire Energy Inc. Energy Stock 2.61%
Villanova Energy Inc. Energy Stock 2.34%
TriStar Oil & Gass Ltd. (2007) Energy Stock 1.91%
Prairie Hog Production LP Consumer Staples Stock 1.86%
Lewvan Villiage Limited Partnership Financials Stock 1.83%
Pro Metal Industries Ltd. Industrials Stock 1.68%
Crestline Coach Ltd. Industrials Stock 1.67%
EMR Drilling Inc. Energy Stock 1.66%
Churchill Energy Inc. Financials Stock 1.65%
Asset Allocation
Equity Sector Weightings
Fund Facts
Fund Sponsor:
SaskWorks Venture Fund Inc.
Managed by:
PFM Venture Capital Operations Inc.
Fund Type:
MF Corp
Inception Date:
March 2001
Asset Class:
Retail Venture Capital
Quartile Rank:
1 (3YR ending October 31, 2008)
Total Assets:
$94.1 million
Mgmt Exp. Ratio (MER):
5.03% (as at August 31, 2008)
Management Fee:
2.50%
Load Type:
Back End
Globe 5-Star Rating:
RRSP Eligible:
Canadian
Min. Invest (initial):
$500
Subsequent:
$100
Min. Invest (initial RRSP):
$500
Subsequent RRSP:
$100
Closed:
No
Restricted:
Yes
Not Available in BC,AL,MA,ON,PQ,NB,NS,NF,PEI,YK,NWT,NUV
Portfolio Manager(s)
Chris Selness, MBA, CFA
PFM Venture Capital Operations Inc.
Start Date: March, 2001
Fund Return: 5.17%

Chris is Vice President, Investments, for SaskWorks Venture Fund. Chris is a designated Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and holds an MBA from the University of British Columbia. Chris was born and raised in Melfort, SK. He received his Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Saskatchewan. He holds directorships in Star Egg Company; Comco Manufacturing Ltd.; Community Electric Ltd.; and the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre.

Chris began his career in the financial services industry in Toronto in 1987 as a currency trader with the Investment Banking division of the Royal Bank and subsequently moved to Merrill Lynch Canada's Mergers and Acquisition unit.

Also Manages: SaskWorks Resources

Rob Duguid
PFM Venture Capital Operations Inc.
Start Date: March, 2001
Fund Return: 5.17%

Rob Duguid was born in Moose Jaw, and is a founding partner of SaskWorks Venture Fund and a partner in PFM Capital Inc. Rob holds the position of Vice President, Investments, for PFM Capital Inc., Apex Investment Fund, and Saskatchewan Entrepreneurial Fund. He is Vice President, Investments, and Chief Financial Officer for the general partner of Prairie Ventures Fund Limited Partnership. Mr. Duguid is Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of SaskWorks Venture Fund Inc.

Prior to joining PFM, Rob was Vice President, Investments, with the Saskatchewan Government Growth Fund Management Corporation, an immigrant investor fund with over $155 million under management. Rob holds a variety of director positions including Prairie Plant Systems Inc.; Villanova Energy Corp.; MCN BioProducts Inc.; Churchill Energy Inc.; Crestline Coach Ltd.; Brennan Educational Supply Ltd.; and Westcon Rentals & Equipment.

Also Manages: SaskWorks Resources

Randy Beattie, CMC
PFM Venture Capital Operations Inc.
Start Date: March, 2001
Fund Return: 5.17%

Randy Beattie grew up in Willowbunch, SK, helping on his family farm. He obtained his degree through Luther College at the University of Regina, and is a founding partner in PFM Capital Inc. Randy has extensive experience in private equity management. He is the President and CEO of PFM Capital Inc., SaskWorks Venture Fund Inc. and Prairie Ventures Fund Limited Partnership, the Saskatchewan Entrepreneurial Fund, and Apex Investment Fund.

Randy holds a variety of directorships including Koenders Windmills Inc., Keystone Royalty Corp., Brennan Office Plus, Temple Gardens Mineral Spa Inc., Crestline Coach Ltd., and Westcon Equipment and Rentals Ltd.

Also Manages: SaskWorks Resources
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As at January 02, 2009