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Canada Life Canadian Growth Fund A
Canadian Equity
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NAVPS (09-10-2026) |
$27.58 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.33
(-1.17%)
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As at August 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 15, 2001): 5.56%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 1.38% | 1.60% | 2.91% | 8.96% | 17.47% | 17.78% | 17.35% | 13.45% | 10.93% | 12.98% | 11.10% | 9.50% | 9.69% | 9.04% |
| Benchmark | 3.10% | 4.88% | 6.79% | 16.00% | 29.91% | 27.87% | 24.76% | 20.48% | 15.28% | 17.34% | 15.30% | 13.87% | 13.45% | 12.81% |
| Category Average | 1.65% | 3.64% | 5.23% | 12.49% | 21.86% | 20.98% | 19.53% | 16.12% | 12.23% | 14.67% | 12.51% | 11.06% | 10.78% | 10.20% |
| Category Rank | 528 / 758 | 678 / 753 | 655 / 745 | 645 / 742 | 593 / 728 | 543 / 684 | 533 / 663 | 582 / 649 | 450 / 590 | 478 / 555 | 432 / 517 | 412 / 476 | 358 / 441 | 353 / 415 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 3.75% | 0.17% | 2.91% | 0.81% | -0.76% | 6.70% | -3.93% | 3.39% | 1.97% | 0.16% | 0.06% | 1.38% |
| Benchmark | 5.40% | 0.97% | 3.86% | 1.32% | 0.84% | 7.72% | -4.32% | 3.81% | 2.52% | 0.50% | 1.22% | 3.10% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
10.86% (May 2009)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-16.79% (October 2008)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 12.62% | 6.99% | -9.25% | 18.16% | 2.11% | 21.69% | -2.31% | 6.57% | 15.45% | 22.94% |
| Benchmark | 21.08% | 9.10% | -8.89% | 22.88% | 5.60% | 25.09% | -5.84% | 11.75% | 21.65% | 31.68% |
| Category Average | 16.46% | 6.89% | -9.47% | 19.21% | 3.42% | 23.26% | -4.82% | 9.85% | 17.87% | 23.63% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 347/ 395 | 233/ 425 | 233/ 451 | 408/ 497 | 302/ 524 | 418/ 558 | 158/ 622 | 612/ 653 | 587/ 674 | 390/ 700 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
22.94% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-9.25% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 96.98 |
| US Equity | 1.51 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.00 |
| Income Trust Units | 0.51 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 35.20 |
| Basic Materials | 15.65 |
| Energy | 14.76 |
| Industrial Services | 7.94 |
| Consumer Services | 6.42 |
| Other | 20.03 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 100.00 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 9.89 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 7.51 |
| Bank of Montreal | 4.06 |
| Shopify Inc Cl A | 3.71 |
| Enbridge Inc | 3.62 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 3.34 |
| Brookfield Corp Cl A | 3.00 |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd | 2.75 |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd | 2.61 |
| National Bank of Canada | 2.53 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Canada Life Canadian Growth Fund A
Median
Other - Canadian Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 9.12% | 10.92% | 11.40% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.83 | 0.85 | 0.85 |
| Alpha | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.95% | 0.95% | 0.94% |
| Sharpe | 1.44 | 0.73 | 0.65 |
| Sortino | 3.15 | 1.18 | 0.80 |
| Treynor | 0.16 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Tax Efficiency | 92.61% | 86.91% | 89.92% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
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| Standard Deviation | 9.25% | 9.12% | 10.92% | 11.40% |
| Beta | 0.88 | 0.83 | 0.85 | 0.85 |
| Alpha | -0.07 | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.96% | 0.95% | 0.95% | 0.94% |
| Sharpe | 1.55 | 1.44 | 0.73 | 0.65 |
| Sortino | 3.16 | 3.15 | 1.18 | 0.80 |
| Treynor | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Tax Efficiency | 85.98% | 92.61% | 86.91% | 89.92% |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Fundata E Score
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Fundata S Score
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Fundata G Score
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
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Fund Details
| Start Date | January 15, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $843 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| MAX1252 | ||
| MAX1352 | ||
| MAX1452 |
Investment Objectives
The Fund seeks to provide a high level of long-term capital growth by investing primarily in Canadian stocks. The Fund may also invest in foreign stocks and short-term investments. Any proposed change to the fundamental investment objectives of the Fund must be approved by a majority of the votes cast at a meeting of the Fund’s investors called for that purpose.
Investment Strategy
The sub-advisor follows a growth style of investing. The sub-advisor holds the philosophy that superior long-term investment performance is achieved by investing in growing businesses that generate above-average returns on invested capital over a full market cycle. Asset quality and franchise durability are paramount. The asset allocation guidelines for the Fund are: • Canadian stocks: 60% to 100%; • Foreign stocks: 0% to 20%; • Cash and cash equivalents: 0% to 30%;
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Mackenzie Financial Corporation
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce |
| Registrar |
Mackenzie Financial Corporation |
| Distributor |
Quadrus Investment Services Limited IPC Investment Corporation IPC Securities Corporation |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 25 |
| PAC Subsequent | 25 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 0 |
Fees
| MER | 2.49% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 2.00% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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