Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – October 22, 2026) – NCM Investments (NCM) is pleased to announce that the NCM Kipling Funds earned seven awards from 13 nominations at the 2026 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards, as announced by Alternative IQ, held in Toronto on October 20, 2026.
This marks the fifth consecutive year the Kipling Funds have received nominations at the Canadian Hedge Fund Awards and the fourth consecutive year they have received awards, with recognition spanning global equity and fixed income strategies, absolute returns and risk-adjusted performance.
Here are the 2026 results:
Kipling Strategic Income
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Best 1 Year Return – 3rd Place Winner
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Best 3 Year Return – 2nd Place Winner
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Best 5 Year Return – 3rd Place Winner
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Best 3 Year Sharpe Ratio – 1st Place Winner
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Best 5 Year Sharpe Ratio – 2nd Place Winner
Kipling Global Enhanced Dividend
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Best 5 Year Return – 3rd Place Winner
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Best 3 Year Sharpe Ratio – Nominee
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Best 5 Year Sharpe Ratio – 3rd Place Winner
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Best 10 Year Sharpe Ratio – Nominee
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Best Overall 2026 Canadian Hedge Fund – Nominee
Kipling Global Enhanced Growth
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Best 5 Year Return – Nominee
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Best 5 Year Sharpe Ratio – Nominee
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Best 10 Year Sharpe Ratio – Nominee
“Five consecutive years of recognition across three very different strategies tells a consistent story,” said Alex Sasso, CEO of NCM Investments. “The Kipling Funds have built strong track records over more than a decade. That success has been supported by a talented team and resources from across our organization. The funds’ disciplined process and methodology have contributed significantly to these outcomes.”
“We’re especially pleased that this year’s recognition spans both absolute return and Sharpe ratio measures, because the quality of the investment experience matters as much as the return itself,” he added.
A total of 321 Canadian Hedge Funds were included in the 2026 CHFA program. The awards are based solely on quantitative performance data to June 30th, with Fundata Canada managing the collection and tabulation of the data to determine the winners.
About the Kipling Enhanced Funds
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Kipling Strategic Income is a fixed income alternative fund structured to seek yield, pursue returns and manage risk. This fund provides a steady stream of income through fixed income investing. It focuses on capital preservation while mitigating risk exposure from both an interest rate risk and credit risk perspective.
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Kipling Global Enhanced Dividend is a global equity alternative strategy that may employ hedging techniques as part of its risk management approach. This fund focuses on dividend growth, profitability and balance sheet flexibility, emphasizing cash flows to shareholders. It offers geographic and sector diversification beyond the domestic market in areas such as Technology, Health Care, Industrials, and Consumer Discretionary.
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Kipling Global Enhanced Growth is a global equity alternative fund structured to achieve high active share, focusing on growth businesses in the world’s largest, most diverse, and most liquid equity markets. This fund emphasizes high growth sectors, such as healthcare and technology.
