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Sun Life MFS Global Total Return Fund Series A
Global Neutral Balanced
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FundGrade C
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2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
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NAVPS (07-08-2026) |
$22.11 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.19
(-0.87%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (September 30, 2010): 6.63%
| 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 | 1.75% | -0.51% | 4.94% | 4.98% | 12.50% | 9.13% | 9.93% | 7.97% | 5.64% | 6.50% | 6.09% | 5.77% | 5.03% | 5.45% |
| Benchmark | 4.15% | 4.24% | 6.13% | 7.49% | 17.74% | 14.74% | 14.02% | 11.92% | 8.11% | 8.14% | 8.14% | 7.77% | 7.25% | 7.84% |
| Category Average | 2.60% | 2.28% | 5.38% | 5.90% | 14.32% | 11.64% | 11.45% | 8.71% | 6.06% | 7.52% | 6.76% | 6.24% | 5.81% | 6.18% |
| Category Rank | 1,578 / 1,776 | 1,711 / 1,773 | 1,128 / 1,756 | 1,353 / 1,757 | 1,298 / 1,733 | 1,452 / 1,652 | 1,315 / 1,581 | 1,202 / 1,553 | 1,035 / 1,394 | 1,019 / 1,280 | 917 / 1,236 | 782 / 1,103 | 751 / 980 | 658 / 877 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.49% | 0.59% | 2.03% | 1.73% | 0.00% | 1.16% | -0.03% | 2.38% | 3.06% | -3.32% | 1.14% | 1.75% |
| Benchmark | 2.53% | 1.48% | 1.44% | 3.57% | 1.71% | -0.22% | -1.26% | 1.04% | 2.06% | -3.32% | 3.53% | 4.15% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
5.91% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-5.99% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.06% | 6.84% | -3.14% | 13.49% | 4.85% | 6.92% | -6.20% | 6.99% | 9.83% | 8.94% |
| Benchmark | 2.39% | 8.66% | 2.68% | 12.26% | 11.12% | 6.48% | -11.62% | 11.69% | 17.48% | 10.42% |
| Category Average | 5.05% | 7.69% | -3.99% | 13.52% | 7.16% | 9.69% | -11.26% | 9.53% | 12.15% | 9.84% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 741/ 840 | 481/ 913 | 548/ 1,058 | 465/ 1,174 | 962/ 1,263 | 1,112/ 1,347 | 122/ 1,489 | 1,394/ 1,576 | 1,448/ 1,624 | 1,048/ 1,679 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
13.49% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-6.20% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 34.19 |
| US Equity | 24.93 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 18.04 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 12.49 |
| Mortgages | 3.54 |
| Other | 6.81 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 37.33 |
| Financial Services | 13.47 |
| Healthcare | 8.73 |
| Consumer Goods | 7.24 |
| Energy | 5.94 |
| Other | 27.29 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 46.54 |
| Europe | 34.87 |
| Asia | 15.02 |
| Latin America | 1.56 |
| Africa and Middle East | 0.23 |
| Other | 1.78 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| United States Treasury 2.75% 15-Aug-2032 | 1.59 |
| Cigna Corp | 1.37 |
| Northern Trust Corp | 1.29 |
| Pfizer Inc | 1.28 |
| Charles Schwab Corp | 1.18 |
| Eni SpA | 1.12 |
| UBS Group AG | 1.08 |
| Natwest Group PLC | 1.08 |
| BNP Paribas SA | 1.08 |
| Canadian Treasury Bill 03-Jun-2026 | 1.04 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Sun Life MFS Global Total Return Fund Series A
Median
Other - Global Neutral Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 6.54% | 7.82% | 7.18% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.76 | 0.82 | 0.86 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.67% | 0.77% | 0.77% |
| Sharpe | 0.94 | 0.37 | 0.51 |
| Sortino | 1.70 | 0.54 | 0.52 |
| Treynor | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Tax Efficiency | 90.68% | 86.97% | 89.60% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 5.67% | 6.54% | 7.82% | 7.18% |
| Beta | 0.55 | 0.76 | 0.82 | 0.86 |
| Alpha | 0.03 | 0.00 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.52% | 0.67% | 0.77% | 0.77% |
| Sharpe | 1.70 | 0.94 | 0.37 | 0.51 |
| Sortino | 2.50 | 1.70 | 0.54 | 0.52 |
| Treynor | 0.18 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Tax Efficiency | 92.10% | 90.68% | 86.97% | 89.60% |
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 | September 30, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | - |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| SUN102 | ||
| SUN202 | ||
| SUN302 |
Investment Objectives
The Fund's investment objective is to seek total return by investing primarily in a mix of equity securities and debt instruments of issuers located anywhere in the world.
Investment Strategy
In pursuing the Fund's investment objectives, the sub-advisor: normally invests in a combination of equity securities and debt instruments; normally invests between 40% and 75% of the Fund's assets in equity securities and at least 25% of the Fund's assets in debt instruments; focuses the Fund's equity portfolio on equity securities of companies that it believes are undervalued compared to their perceived worth.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
SLGI Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
MFS Investment Management Canada Limited MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc. |
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 | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 2.18% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.75% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | 5.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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