March 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 March 31, 2026)
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 94.8 |
| Foreign Bonds | 3.3 |
| Canadian Equity | 1.1 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.8 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 20.4 |
| Japan | 18.6 |
| Switzerland | 10.1 |
| Netherlands | 8.5 |
| France | 7.8 |
| Germany | 4.5 |
| Hong Kong | 3.1 |
| Ireland | 3.0 |
| Italy | 3.0 |
| Other | 21.0 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 18.9 |
| Industrial Goods | 17.3 |
| Healthcare | 14.0 |
| Consumer Goods | 10.5 |
| Technology | 9.7 |
| Energy | 9.0 |
| Basic Materials | 5.1 |
| Utilities | 4.9 |
| Consumer Services | 3.5 |
| Other | 7.1 |
Growth of $10,000 (since inception)
For the period 11/08/1994 through 03/31/2026 tr.with $10,000 CAD investment, The value of the investment would be $38,299
Fund details (as of March 31, 2026)
| Top holdings | Percent (%) |
|---|---|
| AstraZeneca PLC | 3.4 |
| Glencore PLC | 3.2 |
| British American Tobacco PLC | 3.1 |
| ASML Holding NV | 3.1 |
| Iberdrola SA | 2.9 |
| Hoya Corp | 2.9 |
| Roche Holding AG | 2.9 |
| Safran SA | 2.7 |
| BHP Group Ltd | 2.3 |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc | 2.3 |
| Total allocation in top holdings | 28.8 |
| Portfolio characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard deviation | 10.90% |
| Dividend yield | 2.43% |
| Yield to maturity | - |
| Duration (years) | - |
| Coupon | - |
| Average credit rating | Not rated |
| Average market cap (million) | $229,843.4 |
Understanding returns
Annual compound returns (%)
| 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR |
|---|---|---|---|
| -8.54 | 3.80 | 1.75 | 20.80 |
| 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | INCEPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.49 | 8.74 | 7.17 | 4.37 |
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 - March 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.12% | 66 | 210 | 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)
$34.5
Price
$689.39
Number of holdings
62
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 03/31/2026 with $10,000 CAD investment
Total returns performance
282.99%
Last price
$689.39 CAD
as of market close 03/31/2026
Value of $10,000 investment
$38,299.07 CAD
