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Sun Life Dynamic Strategic Yield Fund Series A
Tactical Balanced
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NAVPS (10-07-2026) |
$8.92 |
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| Change |
-$0.05
(-0.51%)
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As at August 31, 2026
As at July 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 16, 2013): 4.98%
| 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 | -0.04% | 2.72% | 3.05% | 5.78% | 8.98% | 8.47% | 8.86% | 6.72% | 4.37% | 5.79% | 4.73% | 4.80% | 4.85% | 4.63% |
| Benchmark | 0.55% | 1.14% | 5.43% | 8.72% | 12.83% | 12.58% | 13.40% | 12.75% | 6.87% | 7.67% | 7.94% | 7.64% | 7.90% | 7.56% |
| Category Average | 1.08% | 1.34% | 3.15% | 7.80% | 12.01% | 10.40% | 11.30% | 9.66% | 5.63% | 6.88% | 6.46% | 5.88% | 5.70% | 5.50% |
| Category Rank | 250 / 329 | 57 / 329 | 181 / 328 | 276 / 326 | 255 / 325 | 246 / 318 | 277 / 315 | 257 / 294 | 223 / 288 | 214 / 279 | 215 / 271 | 196 / 253 | 181 / 241 | 169 / 225 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 1 | 3 | 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 | 1.96% | 0.14% | 1.38% | -0.46% | -0.29% | 2.95% | -2.55% | 1.96% | 0.97% | 2.02% | 0.72% | -0.04% |
| Benchmark | 3.57% | 1.71% | -0.22% | -1.26% | 1.04% | 2.06% | -3.32% | 3.53% | 4.15% | 2.26% | -1.63% | 0.55% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
4.96% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-8.16% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.52% | 6.11% | -2.82% | 11.53% | 0.68% | 12.95% | -8.24% | 3.47% | 11.62% | 7.00% |
| Benchmark | 2.39% | 8.66% | 2.68% | 12.26% | 11.12% | 6.48% | -11.62% | 11.69% | 17.48% | 10.42% |
| Category Average | 5.78% | 6.18% | -5.55% | 12.58% | 5.65% | 9.53% | -9.83% | 8.35% | 11.73% | 10.14% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 153/ 176 | 115/ 228 | 88/ 242 | 189/ 258 | 219/ 277 | 108/ 279 | 107/ 293 | 286/ 313 | 186/ 315 | 241/ 318 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
12.95% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-8.24% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 36.55 |
| US Equity | 23.43 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 9.37 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 8.12 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 7.42 |
| Other | 15.11 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 34.66 |
| Financial Services | 18.35 |
| Energy | 9.80 |
| Basic Materials | 4.95 |
| Consumer Services | 4.87 |
| Other | 27.37 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 94.99 |
| Multi-National | 5.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| 1832 AM Investment Grade U.S. Corporate Bond Series I - (BNS670) | 5.60 |
| Dynamic Short Term Credit PLUS Fund Series A | 5.01 |
| Dynamic Total Return Bond Fund Series O | 4.73 |
| Canada Government 1.25% 01-Mar-2027 | 3.84 |
| Power Corp of Canada | 3.79 |
| United States Treasury 2.75% 15-Aug-2032 | 3.65 |
| Dynamic Real Estate & Infrastructure Income Fund A | 3.58 |
| United States Treasury 4.13% 30-Sep-2027 | 3.17 |
| Canada Government 1.50% 01-Dec-2031 | 2.93 |
| United States Treasury 3.00% 15-Aug-2052 | 2.55 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Sun Life Dynamic Strategic Yield Fund Series A
Median
Other - Tactical Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 6.51% | 7.51% | 7.08% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.72 | 0.75 | 0.78 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.64% | 0.70% | 0.66% |
| Sharpe | 0.82 | 0.21 | 0.40 |
| Sortino | 1.51 | 0.30 | 0.35 |
| Treynor | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Tax Efficiency | 73.09% | 45.95% | 51.75% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 5.15% | 6.51% | 7.51% | 7.08% |
| Beta | 0.46 | 0.72 | 0.75 | 0.78 |
| Alpha | 0.03 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.51% | 0.64% | 0.70% | 0.66% |
| Sharpe | 1.26 | 0.82 | 0.21 | 0.40 |
| Sortino | 1.94 | 1.51 | 0.30 | 0.35 |
| Treynor | 0.14 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Tax Efficiency | 74.21% | 73.09% | 45.95% | 51.75% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | January 16, 2013 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SUN178 | FE | Open |
| SUN278 | DSC | Open |
| SUN378 | LSC | Open |
Investment Objectives
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek to achieve income and long-term capital growth primarily by investing directly in a diversified portfolio of fixed income and income-oriented equity securities, or indirectly by investing in mutual funds (including exchange-traded funds) that invest in such securities.
Investment Strategy
In pursuing the Fund’s investment objectives, the sub-advisor: seeks to take a flexible approach to investing primarily in debt and income oriented equity securities with no restrictions on market capitalization, industry sector or geographic mix.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
SLGI Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
1832 Asset Management L.P.
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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 | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 2.25% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.80% |
| 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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