Full diligence memo completed. PLD scores 48/50. Buy decision: 1.5% initial (~$75K), initiate now, add on any further 10% weakness. P/FFO 18x vs 22x historical mean; embedded rent spread optionality not priced. Fits public equity sleeve as real-asset bridge with liquid access.
Full diligence memo completed. CSU.TO scores 50/50 on watchlist rubric. Buy decision: 1.5% initial position (~$75K) within 60 days on any pullback toward $3,400 CAD. Build to 4% max over 24 months. Anchors public equity sleeve with a compounder; reduces index-beta risk.
Outcome / Status
Decision logged. Pending execution within 60-day window.
Watchlist screening rubric adopted — 9-criterion, max 50 pts
IPS §6 — Manager Selection Criteria
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Adopted 9-criterion watchlist rubric for all new investment candidates. Criteria: business quality, moat durability, management quality, valuation, capital allocation, growth outlook, balance sheet, ESG alignment, fit with IPS mandate. Weighted max 50 pts. 40-question diligence checklist required before Buy decision. 12 candidates seeded.
Adopted formal withdrawal sequencing policy: (1) dividends/interest first, (2) T1–T2 public equities second, (3) real assets last. Annual distribution target set at $83,000 (1.66% of NAV). Policy embedded in rebalance engine cash-flow check. Ensures lockup buffer is preserved for 6-month runway minimum.
Outcome / Status
Policy governs rebalance engine. Cash-flow check passes with current yield run-rate.
Linked Artifact
Report #877515 — Rebalance engine cash-flow check
Follow-up:
Due Sep 15, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
Manager Hire
Patrick O'Shaughnessy — OSAM / Canvas (direct indexing)
IPS §6 — Manager Selection Criteria
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Initiated outreach to Patrick O'Shaughnessy at OSAM regarding Canvas direct-indexing platform. Rationale: tax-efficient factor exposure for the public equity sleeve; aligns with IPS §6 requirement for systematic, low-cost allocation where possible.
Outcome / Status
Initial outreach sent. Relationship building in progress.
John Mihaljevic — MOI Global (co-investment access)
IPS §6 — Manager Selection Criteria
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Rationale
Initiated outreach to John Mihaljevic at MOI Global for co-investment access. Rationale: concentrated long-only deep value manager with 10-year audited track record, founder-operated business alignment, compatible with Ardenvale IPS return objective. Fits private equity sleeve mandate.
Amended target allocation from v1 (no lockup buffer) to v2 (Scenario 3: adds 5% Lockup Buffer sleeve funded from PE/Real Assets). Surviving 10-year lockup stress test required restructuring cash + liquid buffer. Scenario 3 proved superior across 12 liquidity scenarios.
Outcome / Status
v2 targets now govern rebalance engine. 7-sleeve structure (Public Eq 40%, Private Eq 15%, Real Assets 10%, Fixed Inc 15%, Lockup Buffer 5%, Real Assets Direct 5%, Cash 10%) locked in.
Linked Artifact
Report #877515 — Allocation v2 with Scenario 3 analysis
Follow-up:
Due Aug 10, 2026
Jan 15, 2026
IPS Amendment
Investment Policy Statement — Initial Adoption
IPS §1 — Purpose & Governing Framework
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Rationale
Formal adoption of the Ardenvale Investment Policy Statement. Codifies objectives (real 4–5% net return), risk tolerance (25% max drawdown), asset allocation targets, liquidity policy, manager selection criteria, and governance requirements including this decisions log.
Outcome / Status
IPS adopted. Governs all subsequent decisions. Annual review scheduled.
Linked Artifact
Report #877515 — Allocation v2 includes IPS policy table