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Canada Life Canadian Growth Fund

July 31, 2025

A mid- and large-cap growth-style fund seeking long-term capital appreciation.

Is this fund right for you?

  • You want your money to grow over a longer term.
  • You want to invest in Canadian equities and in short-term fixed income securities.
  • You're comfortable with a medium level of risk.

Risk Rating

Risk Rating: Medium

How is the fund invested? (as of May 31, 2025)

Asset allocation (%)

Name Percent
Canadian Equity 94.3
US Equity 2.9
Income Trust Units 2.7
Cash and Equivalents 0.2
Other -0.1

Geographic allocation (%)

Name Percent
Canada 96.1
United States 2.9
Bermuda 1.1
Other -0.1

Sector allocation (%)

Name Percent
Financial Services 33.5
Technology 13.5
Energy 11.8
Industrial Services 9.8
Basic Materials 9.6
Consumer Services 7.9
Real Estate 6.3
Utilities 3.2
Industrial Goods 2.7
Other 1.7

Growth of $10,000 (since inception)

Data not available based on date of inception

Fund details (as of May 31, 2025)

Top holdings %
Royal Bank of Canada 6.9
Constellation Software Inc 5.3
Shopify Inc Cl A 4.6
Toronto-Dominion Bank 4.5
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd 3.5
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 3.2
Brookfield Corp Cl A 3.1
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd 3.0
Intact Financial Corp 3.0
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd 2.9
Total allocation in top holdings 40.0
Portfolio characteristics
Standard deviation 10.8%
Dividend yield 1.8%
Average market cap (million) $87,284.8

Understanding returns

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Calendar year returns (%)

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Range of returns over five years (February 1, 2001 - July 31, 2025)

Best return Best period end date Worst return
Worst period end date
15.8% Oct. 2007 -3.9% May 2012
Average return % of periods with positive returns Number of positive periods Number of negative periods
5.6% 86.4% 203 32

Q2 2025 Fund Commentary

Market commentary

Canada’s economy slowed in the second quarter. Trade disruptions from U.S. tariff announcements generally weighed heavily on the economy. Gross domestic product and exports declined. The Bank of Canada (BoC) said ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. could lead to weaker growth for Canada.

The BoC kept its key interest rate at 2.75% and highlighted the need to act carefully between supporting growth and managing inflation. Business investment and household spending remained subdued. Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 7.0%, the highest level since 2021, as job creation lagged labour-force growth.

The Canadian equity market rose. Generally, the information technology, consumer discretionary and financials sectors outperformed, while the energy sector underperformed. Gold and base-metals stocks gained as investors sought relative safety amid economic uncertainty.

Performance

The Fund’s relative exposure to Dollarama Inc. and Atkinsrealis Group Inc. was positive for performance. Dollarama posted strong earnings results, while Atkinsrealis Group benefited from the emerging nuclear theme.

Relative exposure to Pembina Pipeline Corp. and Descartes Systems Group Inc. was negative for performance. Pembina Pipeline was affected by a tolling renegotiation on its Alliance pipeline. Descartes Systems reported disappointing quarterly results. A lack of exposure to Celestica Inc. also was negative for the Fund’s performance.

At the sector level, stock selection in financials, industrials and consumer discretionary was positive for the Fund’s performance. Underweight exposure to energy was also positive for performance. Stock selection in information technology was negative for the Fund’s performance.

Portfolio activity

The sub-advisor added Capital Power Corp. to the Fund following a positive U.S. acquisition.

Existing holdings in Aritzia Inc., Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), Atkinsrealis and Shopify Inc. were increased. Aritzia was increased for its growth profile and solid plan to reduce tariff impacts. CIBC was increased given its earnings momentum and managed credit exposure. Atkinsrealis was increased because of its unique position within the nuclear theme. Shopify Inc. was increased after tariff concerns had eased.

Rogers Communications Inc. was sold as the sub-advisor awaits better visibility on pricing. Amazon.com Inc. was sold and Descartes Systems was reduced because of tariff challenges. Energy holdings in ARC Resources Ltd., Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. and Pembina Pipeline were reduced. A holding in Alamos Gold Inc. was trimmed after outperformance during the first quarter.

Mackenzie Investments

Contact information

Toll free: 1-844-730-1633

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