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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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Introduction to MFS Blended Research

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Think beyond low volatility.

  • SBLI: Blended Research Low Vol International ETF
  • SBLG: Blended Research Low Vol Global ETF

Powered by: multi-factor quant research, fundamental analysis.

Management fees 0.50%

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Think beyond low volatility.

SLGI MFS Blended Research ETF Series, where multi-factor quant research meets fundamental analysis and management fees are just 0.5%!

Effective Jan. 12, 2026 the Sun Life MFS Low Volatility funds were renamed SLGI MFS Blended Research Low Vol funds.  Their investment objectives and strategies remained unchanged.  SLGI Asset Management Inc. is the investment manager of the Sun Life family of mutual funds and ETFs. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund and ETF investments. Please read the fund’s prospectus. Mutual funds and ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

Sun Life Global Investments is a trade name of SLGI Asset Management Inc., Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada and Sun Life Financial Trust Inc. all of which are members of the Sun Life group of companies.

© SLGI Asset Management Inc., Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, and their licensors. All rights reserved. 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.

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SLGI MFS Blended Research Low Vol International Fund – SBLI

Sub-advised by: MFS Investment Management

CUSIP: 831330105

Category: International Equity  

Management fee: 0.50%

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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%

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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.

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Why consider actively managed bond solutions 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.

Why active fixed income, why now?

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Sun Life Core Advantage Credit Private Pool – SLCA

Sub-advised by: SLC Management 

CUSIP: 86679B104

Category: Canadian Fixed Income 

Management fee: 0.43% 

Distribution: $0.083 monthly

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Sun Life MFS Global Core Plus Bond Fund – SLGC

Sub-advised by: MFS Investment Management  

CUSIP: 86681Y100

Category: Global Core Plus Fixed Income

Management fee: 0.43% 

Distribution: $0.075 monthly

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Sun Life Crescent Speciality Credit Private Pool – SLSC

Sub-advised by: Crescent Capital Group   

CUSIP: 86679C102

Category: High Yield Fixed Income 

Management fee: 0.70% 

Distribution: $0.108 monthly

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How Sun Life segregated fund contracts 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.

Why Sun Life segregated fund contracts – and why now?

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Sun GIF Solutions PIMCO Monthly Income¹

Underlying fund manager: PIMCO Canada

Investment Series (75/75) F-Class: Si60i

MER3,4 – 1.57%

Estate Series (75/100) F-Class Code: Se60i

MER3,4 – 1.85% 

Also offered in Estate Heritage Series & Lifetime Advantage

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Sun GIF Solutions PICTON Income¹

Underlying fund manager Picton Mahoney Asset Management

Investment Series (75/75) F-Class: Si60h

MER3,4 – 1.99% 

Estate Series (75/100) F-Class Code: Se60h

MER3,4 – 2.19%

Also offered in Estate Heritage Series & Lifetime Advantage

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Sun GIF Solutions Fidelity Global Innovators® ²

Underlying fund manager:  Fidelity Investments Canada ULC

Investment Series (75/75) F-Class Code: si62b

MER3 -2.03%

Estate Series (75/100) F-Class Code: se62b 

MER3 – 2.74%

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1 Fund Inception: October 8, 2025. 2 Fund Inception: May 4, 2026. 3The Management Expense Ratio (MER) is estimated for funds in their first year.  4 MER estimate as of December 31, 2025.

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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