Sun Life MFS Funds

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Sun Life Global Investments brings MFS Investment Management to Canadian investors

For over a century, MFS Investment Management has guided American investors through every market condition on record. Today, our exclusive lineup of Sun Life MFS Funds bring Canadian investors the power of their deep-rooted history and expertise.

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Sun Life MFS International Opportunities Fund

Overall Morningstar™ rating

★★★★

Seeks high-conviction global growth leaders with strong fundamentals and long-term growth potential.

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Sun Life MFS Low Volatility International Equity Fund

Overall Morningstar™ rating

★★★

Targeting downside protection and long-term growth potential through a disciplined, low-volatility approach.

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Sun Life MFS International Value Fund

Overall Morningstar™ rating

★★★★

A proven, valuation-driven strategy focused on identifying underappreciated opportunities worldwide.

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Mutual funds continue to serve Canadian investors

In 1924, MFS Investment Management created the first U.S. open-end mutual fund, giving everyday people the opportunity to invest their savings using a professionally managed and cost-effective investment solution.

There are more than 3000 mutual funds in Canada1

Canadians have invested $2.3T in mutual funds1

More than 4.9M Canadian households use mutual funds1

Together, we are helping Canadians build wealth for generations to come.

Learn more about MFS Investment Management’s rich history, and our place in it.

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Sun Life MFS Funds are also available with guarantees. Get to know our lineup of Sun GIF Solutions.

Celebrating a century of industry firsts

A timeline celebrating a century of investment industry firsts. In 1924, MFS Investment Management establishes North America’s 1st mutual fund.2 In 1932, almost 10 years later, the 1st mutual fund was launched in Canada.3 Also in 1932, after surviving the Great Crash of 1929, MFS Investment Management establishes one of the 1st in-house research departments. In 1940, MFS Investment Management helps draft the Investment Companies Act in the U.S. In 1970, MFS Investment Management pioneers active fixed income by launching their 1st balanced fund in the U.S. In 1981, MFS Investment Management launches the 1st U.S. based global fixed income mutual fund. In 1982, MFS Investment Management is purchased by Sun Life Financial. In 2010, Sun Life Global Investment hires MFS Investment Management to sub-advise mutual funds in Canada. In 2010, MFS Investment Management becomes one of the 1st PRI signatories. In 2024, MFS Investment Management celebrates its 100-year anniversary.

The MFS investment approach

Creating long-term value by allocating capital responsibly.

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1 Source: SIMA as of August 31, 2025

2 In 1924, MFS Investment Management launched the Massachusetts Investors Trust, the first mutual fund in North America. The Massachusetts Investors Trust is a mutual fund qualified for sale in the United States and is not available for purchase by Canadian investors.

3 In 1932, the Canadian markets launched its first mutual fund, the Canadian Investment Fund Ltd. (CIF).

MFS Investment Management Canada Limited is the sub-advisor to the Sun Life MFS Funds; SLGI Asset Management Inc. is the registered portfolio manager. MFS Investment Management Canada Limited has appointed MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc. to provide additional sub-advisory services.