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Canada Life Canadian Value Fund

April 30, 2025

A Canadian blended large-cap fund that aims to provide reliable long-term growth.

Is this fund right for you?

  • Are looking for a Canadian equity fund to hold as part of their portfolio.
  • Want a medium- to long-term investment.
  • Can handle the volatility of stock markets.

Risk Rating

Risk Rating: Medium

How is the fund invested? (as of February 28, 2025)

Asset allocation (%)

Name Percent
Canadian Equity 89.5
US Equity 6.6
Income Trust Units 3.2
Cash and Equivalents 0.4
International Equity 0.2
Other 0.1

Geographic allocation (%)

Name Percent
Canada 93.1
United States 6.6
Ireland 0.1
Other 0.2

Sector allocation (%)

Name Percent
Financial Services 32.2
Energy 12.0
Basic Materials 11.2
Industrial Services 8.9
Consumer Services 8.8
Technology 7.2
Real Estate 6.1
Consumer Goods 4.3
Utilities 2.8
Other 6.5

Growth of $10,000 (since inception)

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Fund details (as of February 28, 2025)

Top holdings %
Royal Bank of Canada 6.6
Toronto-Dominion Bank 4.5
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd 3.5
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd 3.4
Canadian National Railway Co 3.1
Bank of Montreal 3.0
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd 3.0
Brookfield Corp Cl A 2.8
Suncor Energy Inc 2.8
Sun Life Financial Inc 2.4
Total allocation in top holdings 35.1
Portfolio characteristics
Standard deviation 14.2%
Dividend yield 2.7%
Average market cap (million) $134,732.2

Understanding returns

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Q1 2025 Fund Commentary

Market commentary

The Canadian economy faced significant challenges during the first quarter, driven by trade disruptions and tariff uncertainty. While the U.S. postponed its broad-based tariffs multiple times, trade issues loomed large for investors and markets.

Despite these challenges, the Canadian economy was resilient. Canada’s gross domestic product growth was 1.5% last year and was expected to be 1.4% for 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund. However, productivity growth lagged, highlighting ongoing challenges to business investment in the current environment.

The Canadian equity market outperformed the U.S., with the S&P/TSX Composite Index gaining 1.52% on a total return basis. The materials, utilities and energy sectors were the top performers, while health care, information technology and industrials underperformed. Gold stocks rose strongly as investors sought lower-risk investments given the economic uncertainty.

Performance

The Fund’s relative exposure to Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. and Kinross Gold Corp. was positive for performance, both of which benefited from higher gold prices. Underweight exposure to Shopify Inc. was positive for performance, as the shares fell with other information technology stocks as investors were concerned by shifting U.S. trade policy and weakening consumer sentiment.

Relative exposure to TransAlta Corp. was negative for performance as investors questioned future power demand for artificial intelligence. A lack of exposure to Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. and Barrick Gold Corp. was negative for performance as they benefited from rising gold prices. A lack of exposure Waste Connections Inc. was negative for performance as its stock outperformed as investors sought more defensive holdings.

At the sector level, security selection in energy and real estate was positive for performance. Underweight exposure to information technology was positive for performance. Security selection in utilities, materials and industrials was negative for performance. Underweight exposure to materials was negative for performance.

Portfolio activity

The sub-advisor added ARC Resources Ltd. based on its value relative to its peers. Shopify Inc. was increased for its attractive valuation. The sub-advisor also added to positions in industrials, consumer discretionary, information technology and real estate investment trusts.

South Bow Corp. was sold and holdings in Canadian banks were reduced. Positions in Empire Co. Ltd. and Loblaw Cos. Ltd. were trimmed.

Foyston Gordon and Payne

Contact information

Toll free: 1-844-730-1633

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