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Sun Life MFS Global Core Plus Bond Fund Series A
Global Core Plus Fixd Inc
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2016
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NAVPS (06-19-2026) |
$3.27 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.00
(-0.15%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (November 02, 2010): 3.30%
| 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 | 0.70% | -1.39% | -0.53% | -0.13% | 2.18% | 2.64% | 5.03% | 5.14% | 1.83% | 0.87% | 0.71% | 1.17% | 0.20% | 1.56% |
| Benchmark | 1.42% | -0.89% | -1.04% | 0.67% | 3.04% | 5.68% | 3.76% | 3.43% | 0.69% | -1.15% | 0.15% | 1.07% | 0.67% | 0.99% |
| Category Average | 0.68% | -0.99% | 0.13% | 0.62% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | 202 / 368 | 250 / 368 | 234 / 368 | 304 / 368 | 310 / 359 | 322 / 347 | 61 / 317 | 11 / 299 | 61 / 271 | 89 / 236 | 119 / 209 | 103 / 181 | 107 / 149 | 42 / 135 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.03% | -0.26% | 0.53% | 0.82% | 0.64% | -0.07% | -0.40% | 0.10% | 1.19% | -2.34% | 0.26% | 0.70% |
| Benchmark | 1.17% | -0.22% | 0.81% | 2.14% | 0.41% | -0.23% | -1.70% | -0.25% | 1.83% | -0.86% | -1.43% | 1.42% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
10.87% (January 2015)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-10.09% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 6.62% | 3.27% | -1.13% | 5.99% | 0.90% | -7.66% | -7.66% | 10.08% | 4.69% | 3.28% |
| Benchmark | -1.36% | -0.08% | 7.82% | 1.45% | 7.03% | -6.05% | -10.83% | 2.72% | 6.80% | 3.01% |
| Category Average | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 3/ 124 | 39/ 141 | 130/ 170 | 70/ 201 | 211/ 216 | 246/ 258 | 53/ 284 | 3/ 317 | 113/ 343 | 238/ 356 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
10.08% (2023)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-7.66% (2021)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign Government Bonds | 41.09 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 36.25 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 9.25 |
| Mortgages | 5.09 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 3.63 |
| Other | 4.69 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 90.75 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 9.25 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 48.86 |
| Europe | 26.06 |
| Asia | 16.43 |
| Latin America | 3.41 |
| Africa and Middle East | 1.09 |
| Other | 4.15 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Treasury Bill 03-Jun-2026 | 6.53 |
| Canada Government 1.50% 01-Dec-2031 | 2.20 |
| China Government 1.43% 25-Jan-2030 | 2.09 |
| China Government 2.88% 25-Feb-2033 | 2.09 |
| United Kingdom Government 4.00% 22-Oct-2031 | 2.01 |
| China Government 3.13% 21-Nov-2029 | 1.71 |
| Canadian Treasury Bill 15-Jul-2026 | 1.71 |
| Korea Treasury Bond 10-Sep-2030 | 1.71 |
| Italy Government 1.45% 01-Mar-2036 | 1.47 |
| United Kingdom Government 4.50% 07-Mar-2035 | 1.38 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Sun Life MFS Global Core Plus Bond Fund Series A
Median
Other - Global Core Plus Fixd Inc
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 4.29% | 6.23% | 7.86% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.47 | 0.69 | 0.56 |
| Alpha | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.30% | 0.47% | 0.22% |
| Sharpe | 0.33 | -0.14 | -0.01 |
| Sortino | 0.69 | -0.21 | -0.18 |
| Treynor | 0.03 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 59.13% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 3.25% | 4.29% | 6.23% | 7.86% |
| Beta | 0.50 | 0.47 | 0.69 | 0.56 |
| Alpha | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.45% | 0.30% | 0.47% | 0.22% |
| Sharpe | -0.05 | 0.33 | -0.14 | -0.01 |
| Sortino | -0.29 | 0.69 | -0.21 | -0.18 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | 0.03 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 28.08% | 59.13% | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | November 02, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | - |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| SUNL111 | ||
| SUNL211 | ||
| SUNL311 |
Investment Objectives
The Fund’s investment objective is to achieve total return comprised of a combination of interest income and capital growth by investing primarily in debt securities issued by governmental and corporate issuers located in emerging market countries throughout the world.
Investment Strategy
In pursuing the Fund’s investment objective, the sub-advisors: invest primarily in debt securities issued by governmental issuers located in emerging markets throughout Latin America, Africa, Central and Eastern Europe (including Russia) Asia and the Middle East; may invest a portion of the Fund’s assets in debt securities of corporate issuers in the regions listed above.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
SLGI Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Amundi Canada Inc. MFS Investment Management Canada Limited MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc.
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
SLGI Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) |
| Registrar |
International Financial Data Services (Canada) Ltd |
| Distributor |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 500 |
| PAC Subsequent | 35 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.93% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | 5.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | 0.25% |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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