September 30, 2026
A small- and mid-cap growth fund seeking above-average long-term growth of capital.
Is this fund right for you?
- You want your money to grow over the longer term.
- You want to invest in Canadian companies with strong growth prospects in science and technology-related sectors, including health and life sciences, bio technology, telecommunications and computer and e-commerce related industries.
- You're comfortable with a moderate to high level of risk.
RISK RATING
How is the fund invested? (as of September 30, 2026)
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 78.6 |
| Canadian Equity | 18.1 |
| International Equity | 2.6 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.7 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| United States | 79.4 |
| Canada | 18.0 |
| Netherlands | 1.1 |
| Japan | 0.8 |
| Ireland | 0.8 |
| Other | -0.1 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 94.3 |
| Industrial Goods | 2.3 |
| Consumer Services | 2.0 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 0.7 |
| Telecommunications | 0.6 |
| Consumer Goods | 0.2 |
| Other | -0.1 |
Growth of $10,000 (since inception)
Period:
For the period 07/09/2018 through 09/30/2026 tr.with $10,000 CAD investment, The value of the investment would be $39,511
Fund details
As of September 30, 2026
| Top holdings | Percent (%) |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Corp | 7.7 |
| NVIDIA Corp | 7.0 |
| Apple Inc | 6.9 |
| Alphabet Inc Cl A | 6.8 |
| Shopify Inc Cl A | 6.1 |
| Broadcom Inc | 5.2 |
| Celestica Inc | 5.0 |
| Micron Technology Inc | 4.9 |
| Meta Platforms Inc Cl A | 4.7 |
| Constellation Software Inc | 3.9 |
| Total allocation in top holdings | 58.2 |
As of September 30, 2026
| Portfolio characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard deviation | 18.41% |
| Dividend yield | 0.33% |
| Yield to maturity | - |
| Duration (years) | - |
| Coupon | - |
| Average credit rating | Not rated |
| Average market cap (million) | $2,477,330.2 |
Understanding returns
Annual compound returns (%)
| 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.82 | 39.26 | 25.51 | 23.93 |
| 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | INCEPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.98 | 15.11 | - | 18.18 |
Calendar year returns (%)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.32 | 36.25 | 47.84 | -28.68 |
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.89 | 42.62 | 34.79 | - |
Range of returns over five years (August 01, 2018 - September 30, 2026)
| Best return | Best period end date | Worst return | Worst period end date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.98% | Feb 2024 | 10.53% | Mar 2026 |
| Average return | % of periods with positive returns | Number of positive periods | Number of negative periods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.37% | 100 | 39 | 0 |
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GWL Science and Technology 75/100 (PP)
GWL Science and Technology 75/100 (PP)