September 30, 2026
A blended-style equity fund seeking long-term growth by employing a sector-centric approach.
Is this fund right for you?
- You want your money to grow over a longer term.
- You want to invest in equities outside of Canada and the U.S.
- You're comfortable with a moderate level of risk.
RISK RATING
How is the fund invested? (as of September 30, 2026)
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 94.0 |
| Canadian Equity | 2.7 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.7 |
| US Equity | 1.6 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Japan | 24.3 |
| United Kingdom | 12.7 |
| Switzerland | 8.7 |
| Netherlands | 7.9 |
| Germany | 6.8 |
| France | 5.5 |
| Spain | 5.4 |
| United States | 3.5 |
| Ireland | 3.3 |
| Other | 21.9 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 25.0 |
| Industrial Goods | 19.8 |
| Technology | 10.7 |
| Energy | 9.4 |
| Healthcare | 8.5 |
| Consumer Goods | 7.7 |
| Utilities | 5.7 |
| Basic Materials | 4.8 |
| Consumer Services | 3.7 |
| Other | 4.7 |
Growth of $10,000 (since inception)
For the period 10/05/2009 through 09/30/2026 tr.with $10,000 CAD investment, The value of the investment would be $27,855
Fund details
| Top holdings | Percent (%) |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc | 3.7 |
| ASML Holding NV | 3.4 |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc | 3.2 |
| Roche Holding AG | 3.0 |
| Banco Santander SA | 2.8 |
| Safran SA | 2.8 |
| Hitachi Ltd | 2.8 |
| Iberdrola SA | 2.6 |
| BHP Group Ltd | 2.6 |
| British American Tobacco PLC | 2.5 |
| Total allocation in top holdings | 29.4 |
| Portfolio characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard deviation | 10.56% |
| Dividend yield | 2.31% |
| Yield to maturity | - |
| Duration (years) | - |
| Coupon | - |
| Average credit rating | Not rated |
| Average market cap (million) | $282,937.5 |
Understanding returns
Annual compound returns (%)
| 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.02 | 10.71 | 12.46 | 14.54 |
| 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | INCEPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.38 | 9.17 | 7.14 | 6.22 |
Calendar year returns (%)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.75 | 8.91 | 12.79 | -11.74 |
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.52 | 7.28 | 16.34 | -14.96 |
Range of returns over five years (November 01, 2009 - September 30, 2026)
| Best return | Best period end date | Worst return | Worst period end date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.33% | May 2017 | -2.47% | Oct 2022 |
| Average return | % of periods with positive returns | Number of positive periods | Number of negative periods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.33% | 90 | 130 | 14 |
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Fund category
International Equity
Inception date
October 05, 2009
Management expense ratio (MER)*
3.59%
(December 31, 2024)
Fund management
Putnam Investments
Net assets (million)
$36.0
Price
$30.60
Number of holdings
60
Minimum Investment
$500
Fund codes
FEL — CLGM079I
DSC^ — CLGM079J
LSC — CLGM079L
Contact information
Customer service centre
Toll free: 1-800-665-5758
Corporate website
Summary
For the period 10/05/2009 through 09/30/2026 with $10,000 CAD investment
Total returns performance
178.55%
Last price
$30.60 CAD
as of market close 09/30/2026
Value of $10,000 investment
$27,854.63 CAD
