Sub-advised by: MFS Investment Management
CUSIP: 831330105
Category: International Equity
Management fee: 0.50%
In today’s rapidly changing market landscape, managing risk and finding opportunity can be challenging. Our solutions are built for what’s ahead, empowering you through thoughtful, effective diversification.
Beyond low volatility: MFS Blended Research
Low volatility investments tend to be thought of only as solutions designed to help reduce risk during market downturns. This raises the question: should investors incorporate these funds in their portfolio when markets are strong, and what potential trade-offs might they face during strong market conditions?
MFS Investment Management's unique Blended Research process combines fundamental and quantitative research for low volatility solutions. It aims to protect in down markets and perform in up markets, complementing passive and growth-oriented strategies, helping to smooth out the investment experience.
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SLGI MFS Blended Research Low Vol Global Fund – SBLG
Sub-advised by: MFS Investments Management
CUSIP: 831332101
Category: Global Equity
Management fee: 0.50%
*Effective January 12, 2026, the Sun Life MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund was renamed SLGI MFS Blended Research Low Vol Global Fund, and the Sun Life MFS Low Volatility International Equity Fund was renamed SLGI MFS Blended Research Low Vol International Fund. Their investment objectives and strategies remain unchanged. Effective Feb. 1, their management fees were reduced.
Why consider actively managed bond strategies for your portfolio?
Active fixed income solutions, managed by experienced professionals, provide flexibility in changing markets. Active management offers advantages like adapting to interest rate changes, sector shifts, and credit selection. Also, active managers can respond to macroeconomic and geopolitical risks, to potentially mitigate risks more effectively than passive funds. Many of our solutions also provide access to fixed income asset classes that may not otherwise be available to retail investors.
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Sun Life Core Advantage Credit Private Pool ETF Series – SLCA
Sub-advised by: SLC Management
CUSIP: 86679B104
Category: Canadian Fixed Income
Management fee: 0.43%
Distribution: $0.083 monthly
Sun Life MFS Global Core Plus Bond Fund ETF Series - SLGC
Sub-advised by: MFS Investment Management
CUSIP: 86681Y100
Category: Global Core Plus Fixed Income
Management fee: 0.43%
Distribution: $0.075 monthly
Sun Life Crescent Specialty Credit Private Pool ETF Series - SLSC
Sub-advised by: Crescent Capital Group
CUSIP: 86679C102
Category: High Yield Fixed Income
Management fee: 0.70%
Distribution: $0.108 monthly
How Sun Life segregated funds can help you navigate market uncertainty with aging clients
Segregated fund contracts can be a strategic tool to help advisors address client concerns around capital preservation, estate planning, and guaranteed income. Segregated funds are offered through insurance contracts and provide certain benefits including maturity and death benefit guarantees, potential creditor protection, estate planning advantages and some can even provide a guaranteed income for life.
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Sun GIF Solutions PIMCO Monthly Income
Sub-advised by: PIMCO Canada
Investment Series (75/75) F-Class: SI601
Estate Series (75/100) F-Class Code: SE601
Please note also offered in Estate Heritage Series & Lifetime Advantage
Category: Global Fixed Income
F-Class MER: 1.57%
Sun GIF Solutions PICTON Income
Sub-advised by: Picton Mahoney Asset Management
Investment Series (75/75) F-Class: SI60H
Estate Series (75/100) F-Class Code: SH60H
Please note also offered in Estate Heritage Series & Lifetime Advantage
Category: Canadian Fixed Income
F-Class MER: 1.87%
Sun GIF Solutions PICTON Balanced
Sub-advised by: Picton Mahoney Asset Management
Investment Series (75/75) F-Class Code: SI60K
Estate Series (75/100) F-Class Code: SE60K
Category: Global Balanced
F-Class MER: 1.54%
*Withdrawals affect the value of contract guarantees. Moving between Sun GIF Solutions series in a non-registered contract can result in a taxable event.
**See the Sun GIF Solutions Information folders & contracts and supplements for more information.
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