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Sun Life of Canada Fund A
Canadian Focused Equity
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FundGrade A
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NAVPS (09-10-2026) |
$2,642.14 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$23.37
(-0.88%)
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As at August 31, 2026
As at August 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 31, 2000): 11.11%
| 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 | 3.59% | 5.66% | 16.16% | 25.55% | 38.08% | 28.59% | 25.21% | 20.97% | 14.94% | 18.25% | 16.38% | 13.12% | 13.13% | 13.18% |
| Benchmark | 2.56% | 3.92% | 7.96% | 15.62% | 27.03% | 24.73% | 22.92% | 19.77% | 13.76% | 15.80% | 14.42% | 12.85% | 12.69% | 12.24% |
| Category Average | 1.97% | 3.71% | 7.61% | 12.74% | 19.92% | 18.02% | 17.76% | 15.79% | 10.87% | 13.54% | 12.14% | 10.56% | 10.41% | 10.01% |
| Category Rank | 84 / 471 | 57 / 471 | 14 / 461 | 17 / 458 | 17 / 456 | 19 / 437 | 20 / 433 | 33 / 431 | 39 / 428 | 11 / 428 | 8 / 403 | 19 / 402 | 15 / 351 | 10 / 349 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 4.14% | 2.56% | 2.04% | 0.92% | 3.13% | 4.80% | -4.34% | 7.44% | 6.97% | 1.70% | 0.30% | 3.59% |
| Benchmark | 5.11% | 1.57% | 2.40% | 0.50% | 1.25% | 5.77% | -4.75% | 5.08% | 3.80% | 1.05% | 0.28% | 2.56% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
11.54% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-14.24% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 14.41% | 16.34% | -13.61% | 20.68% | 7.41% | 26.86% | -8.55% | 13.23% | 20.50% | 23.82% |
| Benchmark | 14.44% | 10.80% | -7.14% | 21.45% | 7.58% | 21.76% | -8.87% | 13.60% | 22.75% | 25.52% |
| Category Average | 11.42% | 8.06% | -8.78% | 18.54% | 7.73% | 22.26% | -9.42% | 13.34% | 19.16% | 17.10% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 86/ 349 | 15/ 349 | 306/ 351 | 79/ 403 | 115/ 427 | 28/ 428 | 228/ 431 | 115/ 431 | 128/ 437 | 28/ 455 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
26.86% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-13.61% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 61.57 |
| US Equity | 28.20 |
| International Equity | 9.18 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.56 |
| Income Trust Units | 0.50 |
| Other | -0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 26.24 |
| Technology | 20.25 |
| Energy | 13.48 |
| Basic Materials | 11.29 |
| Industrial Goods | 6.10 |
| Other | 22.64 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 90.82 |
| Europe | 6.66 |
| Asia | 2.55 |
| Other | -0.03 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| CI Select Canadian Equity Corporate Class I | 99.61 |
| Canadian Dollar | 0.39 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Sun Life of Canada Fund A
Median
Other - Canadian Focused Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 10.55% | 12.50% | 12.90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.00 | 1.02 | 1.03 |
| Alpha | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.90% | 0.94% | 0.93% |
| Sharpe | 1.88 | 0.94 | 0.88 |
| Sortino | 4.22 | 1.57 | 1.20 |
| Treynor | 0.20 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 10.86% | 10.55% | 12.50% | 12.90% |
| Beta | 1.01 | 1.00 | 1.02 | 1.03 |
| Alpha | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.84% | 0.90% | 0.94% | 0.93% |
| Sharpe | 2.85 | 1.88 | 0.94 | 0.88 |
| Sortino | - | 4.22 | 1.57 | 1.20 |
| Treynor | 0.31 | 0.20 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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 31, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Segregated Fund |
| Share Class | - |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | No Distribution |
| Assets ($mil) | $90 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| CIG8885 |
Investment Objectives
This fund's objective is to seek capital appreciation over the long-term coupled with dividend income. It invests primarily in common shares and convertible securities of Canadian companies and preferred shares that pay regular income. The fund's investments are diversified across industry sectors.
Investment Strategy
The portfolio adviser identifies companies that offer good value and the potential for growth in their industry and then considers the impact of economic trends. The portfolio adviser may use techniques such as fundamental analysis to assess growth and value potential. This means evaluating the financial condition and management of each company, its industry and the overall economy.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
CI Global Asset Management
|
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Signature Funds Group |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
- |
| Registrar |
- |
| Distributor |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | No |
| PAC Initial Investment | - |
| PAC Subsequent | - |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 100 |
Fees
| MER | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.05% |
| Load | Back Fee Only |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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