September 30, 2026
A fixed-income fund seeking to provide a high level of interest income with the potential for growth.
Is this fund right for you?
- You want to protect your money from inflation while also protecting it from large swings in the market.
- You want to invest in government and corporate bonds, as well as other debt securities issued in Canada and around the world.
- You're comfortable with a low level of risk.
RISK RATING
How is the fund invested? (as of August 31, 2026)
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Domestic Bonds | 91.4 |
| Foreign Bonds | 7.1 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.3 |
| Other | 0.2 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada | 92.8 |
| United States | 4.9 |
| Norway | 1.3 |
| France | 0.5 |
| Other | 0.5 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 98.5 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 1.3 |
| Financial Services | 0.1 |
| Other | 0.1 |
Growth of $10,000 (since inception)
Period:
For the period 10/05/2009 through 09/30/2026 tr.with $10,000 CAD investment, The value of the investment would be $11,797
Fund details
As of August 31, 2026
| Top holdings | Percent (%) |
|---|---|
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Dec-2057 | 4.7 |
| Quebec Province 4.40% 01-Dec-2055 | 2.9 |
| Province of Ontario 3.90% 06-02-2036 | 2.8 |
| Ontario Province 3.95% 02-Dec-2035 | 2.6 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Jun-2035 | 2.4 |
| British Clmbia Invst Mgmt Corp 4.00% 02-Jun-2035 | 2.3 |
| CPPIB Capital Inc 4.30% 02-Jun-2034 | 2.2 |
| United States Treasury Inflation Index 2.375% 02-15-2056 Real Return | 2.1 |
| United States Treasury 2.38% 15-Feb-2055 | 1.6 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Jun-2036 | 1.5 |
| Total allocation in top holdings | 25.1 |
As of August 31, 2026
| Portfolio characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard deviation | 4.92% |
| Dividend yield | 3.26% |
| Yield to maturity | 4.27% |
| Duration (years) | 7.73% |
| Coupon | 4.07% |
| Average credit rating | A+ |
| Average market cap (million) | $24,957.1 |
Understanding returns
Annual compound returns (%)
| 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.37 | -1.85 | -2.26 | -2.95 |
| 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | INCEPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.19 | -1.25 | -0.42 | 0.98 |
Calendar year returns (%)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | 3.63 | 4.82 | -13.02 |
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| -4.02 | 6.83 | 4.72 | -1.02 |
Range of returns over five years (November 01, 2009 - September 30, 2026)
| Best return | Best period end date | Worst return | Worst period end date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.98% | Jan 2015 | -2.10% | Jul 2025 |
| Average return | % of periods with positive returns | Number of positive periods | Number of negative periods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.62% | 62 | 89 | 55 |
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GWL Canadian Core Plus Bond 100/100
GWL Canadian Core Plus Bond 100/100