January 31, 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 January 31, 2026)
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 96.4 |
| Foreign Bonds | 2.2 |
| Canadian Equity | 0.8 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.6 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 19.3 |
| Japan | 18.8 |
| Switzerland | 9.7 |
| France | 9.1 |
| Netherlands | 8.8 |
| Germany | 5.1 |
| Italy | 4.2 |
| Hong Kong | 3.2 |
| Ireland | 3.1 |
| Other | 18.7 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 21.3 |
| Industrial Goods | 16.7 |
| Healthcare | 13.3 |
| Technology | 10.9 |
| Consumer Goods | 10.0 |
| Energy | 5.9 |
| Utilities | 5.4 |
| Consumer Services | 5.0 |
| Basic Materials | 4.2 |
| Other | 7.3 |
Growth of $10,000 (since inception)
For the period 11/08/1994 through 01/31/2026 tr.with $10,000 CAD investment, The value of the investment would be $39,926
Fund details (as of January 31, 2026)
| Top holdings | Percent (%) |
|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV | 3.4 |
| Iberdrola SA | 2.9 |
| British American Tobacco PLC | 2.9 |
| Roche Holding AG - Partcptn | 2.9 |
| Glencore PLC | 2.7 |
| Hoya Corp | 2.7 |
| AstraZeneca PLC | 2.7 |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc | 2.7 |
| Enel SpA | 2.5 |
| Safran SA | 2.4 |
| Total allocation in top holdings | 27.8 |
| Portfolio characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard deviation | 9.05% |
| Dividend yield | 2.26% |
| Yield to maturity | - |
| Duration (years) | - |
| Coupon | - |
| Average credit rating | Not rated |
| Average market cap (million) | $235,273.9 |
Understanding returns
Annual compound returns (%)
| 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.07 | 17.77 | 6.07 | 28.37 |
| 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | INCEPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.06 | 10.21 | 7.11 | 4.53 |
Calendar year returns (%)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28.59 | 9.63 | 13.54 | -11.16 |
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.22 | 7.98 | 17.10 | -14.33 |
Range of returns over five years (December 01, 1994 - January 31, 2026)
| Best return | Best period end date | Worst return | Worst period end date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.49% | Mar 2000 | -9.50% | Feb 2009 |
| Average return | % of periods with positive returns | Number of positive periods | Number of negative periods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.08% | 66 | 208 | 107 |
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Fund category
International Equity
Inception date
November 08, 1994
Management expense ratio (MER)*
2.93%
(December 31, 2024)
Fund management
Putnam Investments
Net assets (million)
$36.6
Price
$718.68
Number of holdings
63
Minimum Investment
$300
Fund codes
NL — CLGTO079
Contact information
Customer service centre
Toll free: 1-800-665-5758
Corporate website
Summary
For the period 11/08/1994 through 01/31/2026 with $10,000 CAD investment
Total returns performance
299.26%
Last price
$718.68 CAD
as of market close 01/31/2026
Value of $10,000 investment
$39,926.37 CAD
