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Canada Life Global Small-Mid Cap Equity Fund A
Global Small/Mid Cap Eq
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NAVPS (11-02-2026) |
$11.24 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.20
(1.86%)
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As at September 30, 2026
As at July 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (September 09, 2020): 4.32%
| 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 | -3.16% | -5.22% | 9.61% | 8.15% | 6.24% | -0.11% | 6.15% | 6.75% | 0.00% | 4.47% | - | - | - | - |
| Benchmark | -1.28% | -3.87% | 11.85% | 15.11% | 15.97% | 15.85% | 18.76% | 17.69% | 9.38% | 12.56% | 11.19% | 9.52% | 9.74% | 10.04% |
| Category Average | -2.33% | -2.68% | 9.11% | 8.73% | 9.14% | 10.30% | 14.13% | 13.90% | 5.68% | 9.15% | 8.80% | 6.81% | 6.69% | 7.00% |
| Category Rank | 231 / 261 | 235 / 261 | 155 / 261 | 164 / 259 | 170 / 250 | 233 / 238 | 212 / 226 | 205 / 210 | 179 / 198 | 157 / 173 | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -3.15% | 2.28% | -0.83% | 3.69% | -1.42% | -3.48% | 5.99% | 1.51% | 7.48% | 0.88% | -2.98% | -3.16% |
| Benchmark | 0.79% | 0.81% | -0.85% | 3.81% | 4.82% | -5.42% | 6.39% | 5.12% | 4.04% | -5.14% | 2.65% | -1.28% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
10.96% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-7.04% (April 2025)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | - | - | - | - | - | 16.69% | -18.87% | 9.07% | 3.51% | -2.45% |
| Benchmark | 7.47% | 15.40% | -7.34% | 20.09% | 11.07% | 15.50% | -13.14% | 14.59% | 18.68% | 11.95% |
| Category Average | 3.48% | 12.62% | -10.42% | 13.76% | 14.53% | 12.37% | -15.59% | 12.82% | 12.04% | 12.29% |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | 56/ 176 | 142/ 198 | 154/ 210 | 180/ 226 | 222/ 239 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
16.69% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-18.87% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 67.34 |
| International Equity | 27.08 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 4.05 |
| Canadian Equity | 1.53 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 24.37 |
| Industrial Services | 13.23 |
| Industrial Goods | 12.83 |
| Consumer Goods | 8.12 |
| Basic Materials | 7.94 |
| Other | 33.51 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 72.92 |
| Europe | 14.11 |
| Asia | 6.26 |
| Africa and Middle East | 3.39 |
| Latin America | 3.31 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 4.05 |
| Advance Auto Parts Inc | 2.46 |
| Assured Guaranty Ltd | 2.43 |
| MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc Cl A | 2.37 |
| International General Insurnce Hdg Ltd | 2.35 |
| Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc | 2.27 |
| CBIZ Inc | 2.22 |
| Barrett Business Services Inc | 2.08 |
| Ingevity Corp | 2.03 |
| Andersen Group Inc | 2.00 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Canada Life Global Small-Mid Cap Equity Fund A
Median
Other - Global Small/Mid Cap Eq
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 12.60% | 13.15% | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.78 | - |
| Alpha | -0.06 | -0.07 | - |
| Rsquared | 0.55% | 0.70% | - |
| Sharpe | 0.27 | -0.17 | - |
| Sortino | 0.48 | -0.23 | - |
| Treynor | 0.05 | -0.03 | - |
| Tax Efficiency | 69.32% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 12.94% | 12.60% | 13.15% | - |
| Beta | 0.51 | 0.73 | 0.78 | - |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.06 | -0.07 | - |
| Rsquared | 0.28% | 0.55% | 0.70% | - |
| Sharpe | 0.36 | 0.27 | -0.17 | - |
| Sortino | 0.53 | 0.48 | -0.23 | - |
| Treynor | 0.09 | 0.05 | -0.03 | - |
| Tax Efficiency | 96.58% | 69.32% | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | September 09, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | - |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $71 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| MAX7811 | ISC | Open |
| MAX7911 | DSC | Open |
| MAX8011 | CB | Open |
Investment Objectives
The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of global small to mid-capitalization companies. The Fund will pursue this objective by investing in securities directly and/or by investing in other mutual funds. Any proposed change to the fundamental investment objectives of the Fund must be approved by a majority of votes cast at meeting of the Fund’s investors called for that purpose.
Investment Strategy
A multi-portfolio manager approach is used by the sub-advisor, with each portfolio manager focusing on different geographic locations. U.S. Mid-Cap The sub-advisor seeks companies with strong management, good growth prospects and attractive financial metrics. Emphasis is also placed on paying reasonable prices for the growth that companies in the portfolio are expected to achieve.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Royce & Associates, LP, Franklin Advisers, Inc.
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp.
Franklin Advisers, Inc.
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
CIBC Mellon Trust Company |
| Registrar |
Mackenzie Financial Corporation |
| Distributor |
Quadrus Investment Services Limited IPC Investment Corporation IPC Securities Corporation |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 25 |
| PAC Subsequent | 25 |
| SWP Allowed | No |
| SWP Min Balance | - |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | - |
Fees
| MER | 2.62% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 2.00% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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