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GWL VPI Canadian Balanced NL (EGB)
Canadian Equity Balanced
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NAVPS (11-02-2026) |
$953.44 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$7.95
(0.84%)
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As at September 30, 2026
As at September 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 23, 1996): 5.48%
| 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 | -1.32% | 0.53% | 7.78% | 6.31% | 9.89% | 8.27% | 12.19% | 11.64% | 7.45% | 10.27% | 8.19% | 7.35% | 6.80% | 6.64% |
| Benchmark | -2.26% | 0.45% | 6.17% | 9.41% | 14.42% | 18.00% | 19.70% | 16.33% | 11.37% | 12.67% | 11.10% | 10.70% | 10.04% | 9.63% |
| Category Average | -1.77% | -0.96% | 5.81% | 5.54% | 7.47% | 9.36% | 12.62% | 11.09% | 7.16% | 8.75% | 7.48% | 7.07% | 6.71% | 6.54% |
| Category Rank | 167 / 600 | 57 / 600 | 67 / 584 | 196 / 578 | 119 / 578 | 259 / 557 | 241 / 548 | 125 / 540 | 158 / 540 | 58 / 528 | 64 / 473 | 115 / 464 | 109 / 368 | 91 / 359 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.53% | 1.61% | 0.20% | 0.35% | 1.87% | -3.51% | 4.67% | 2.01% | 0.41% | 2.59% | -0.70% | -1.32% |
| Benchmark | 0.91% | 2.96% | 0.65% | 0.78% | 6.21% | -3.73% | 2.87% | 2.24% | 0.49% | 0.51% | 2.25% | -2.26% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
10.99% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-14.34% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 10.73% | 4.99% | -8.70% | 12.02% | 4.31% | 21.26% | -9.73% | 13.48% | 12.16% | 10.55% |
| Benchmark | 15.95% | 7.50% | -6.34% | 18.83% | 6.85% | 17.62% | -7.12% | 10.48% | 17.11% | 23.78% |
| Category Average | 10.63% | 6.12% | -6.63% | 14.36% | 4.77% | 15.38% | -7.74% | 9.70% | 12.92% | 11.54% |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 109/ 348 | 220/ 359 | 278/ 376 | 412/ 468 | 317/ 523 | 51/ 540 | 442/ 540 | 39/ 541 | 251/ 556 | 296/ 578 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
21.26% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-9.73% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 36.65 |
| US Equity | 32.90 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 14.74 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 8.20 |
| Income Trust Units | 3.66 |
| Other | 3.85 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 24.38 |
| Fixed Income | 22.99 |
| Consumer Services | 11.58 |
| Technology | 11.57 |
| Industrial Goods | 7.73 |
| Other | 21.75 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 95.29 |
| Latin America | 2.46 |
| Europe | 2.30 |
| Other | -0.05 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| VPI Canadian Balanced Pool - Series A | 100.01 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | -0.01 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
GWL VPI Canadian Balanced NL (EGB)
Median
Other - Canadian Equity Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 8.31% | 9.91% | 10.53% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.80 | 0.86 | 0.92 |
| Alpha | -0.03 | -0.02 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.70% | 0.80% | 0.84% |
| Sharpe | 1.03 | 0.47 | 0.48 |
| Sortino | 1.89 | 0.74 | 0.55 |
| Treynor | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 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 | 7.24% | 8.31% | 9.91% | 10.53% |
| Beta | 0.58 | 0.80 | 0.86 | 0.92 |
| Alpha | 0.02 | -0.03 | -0.02 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.49% | 0.70% | 0.80% | 0.84% |
| Sharpe | 1.03 | 1.03 | 0.47 | 0.48 |
| Sortino | 1.60 | 1.89 | 0.74 | 0.55 |
| Treynor | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 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 23, 1996 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Segregated Fund |
| Share Class | - |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | No Distribution |
| Assets ($mil) | $31 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| CLGTO043 | NL | Open |
Investment Objectives
This segregated fund invests primarily in fixed-income and equity securities currently through the VPI Canadian Balanced Pool.
Investment Strategy
This segregated fund invests primarily in Canadian fixed income securities and stocks with exposure to foreign stocks.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
The Great West Life Assurance Company |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
- |
| Registrar |
- |
| Distributor |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 50 |
| PAC Subsequent | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 10,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 2.82% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 2.60% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 0.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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