FUND FACTS

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada

FUND FACTS

Sun GIF Solutions

Sun GIF Solutions PH&N Short Term Bond and Mortgage

April 24, 2023

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Effective April 24, 2023, the Deferred Sales Charge (DSC) option and Low Load (LL) Sales Charge option will no longer be available for new purchases. Switching from a fund previously purchased under DSC or LL Sales Charge options to other DSC or LL funds, will continue to be permitted.

Quick facts

Date fund created Date series available Total value of the fund Total value on Fund manager Fund sub-advisor Portfolio turnover rate
May 04, 2015 May 04, 2015 $7,619,679 December 31, 2022 RBC Global Asset Management Inc. N/A 216 %
Guarantee Series - Sales charge option Minimum investment Management expense ratio (MER) (%) Net asset value per unit Number of units outstanding
Investment Series - F class $500 1.60 $9.9213 550.17
Estate Series - F class $500 1.78 $9.6823 29860.585

What does the fund invest in?

To provide relatively high yields and stability of capital by investing primarily in a well-diversified portfolio of short-term fixed income securities issued by Canadian governments and corporations, and first mortgages on property located in Canada.

The charts below give you a snapshot of the fund's investments on December 31, 2022. The fund’s investments will change.

Top 10 investments (December 31, 2022)

  1. Canadian Government Bond 2.750% 2027-09-01
     5.6%
  2. Canada Hsg Tr No 1 3.600% Dec 15 2027
     3.7%
  3. Canadian Government Bond 3,000% 2024-11-01
     3.3%
  4. Canada Hsg Tr No 1 1.550% Dec 15 2026
     2.8%
  5. Canada Hsg Tr No 1 1.250% Jun 15 2026
     2.7%
  6. Canadian Government Bond 3.750% 2025-02-01
     2.4%
  7. Province of Quebec 2.750% 2027-09-01
     2.3%
  8. Royal Bank of Canada 2.352% 2024-09-02
     1.7%
  9. Toronto-Dominion Bank 2.496% 2024-12-02
     1.5%
  10. Toronto-Dominion Bank 2.667% 2025-09-09
     1.5%
  11. Total percentage of top 10 investments 27.5%

Total number of investments 302

Investment mix (December 31, 2022)

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Asset mix
Asset Name Percentage
Canadian Fixed Income 86.1
U.S. Fixed Income 8.1
International Fixed Income 0.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents 0.1

How has the fund performed?

This section tells you how the fund has performed over the past 10 years for an investor who chooses the basic guarantee. Returns are after the MER has been deducted. It's important to note that this doesn't tell you how the fund will perform in the future. Also, your actual return will depend on the guarantee option you choose and on your personal tax situation.

Average return (%)

As at December 31, 2022, a person who invested $1,000 in the fund on May 04, 2015 now has $992.12. This works out to an annual compound return of -0.1%.

Year-by-year returns (%)

This chart shows how units of the fund have performed in the past 7 years. In the last 7 years the fund was up in value 4 years, and down in value 3 years. The range of returns and change from year to year can help you assess how risky the fund has been in the past. It does not tell you how the fund will perform in the future.

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Fund average return percentages
Year Fund Name Percentage
2016Sun GIF Solutions PH&N Short Term Bond and Mortgage0.3
2017Sun GIF Solutions PH&N Short Term Bond and Mortgage-1.0
2018Sun GIF Solutions PH&N Short Term Bond and Mortgage0.5
2019Sun GIF Solutions PH&N Short Term Bond and Mortgage1.7
2020Sun GIF Solutions PH&N Short Term Bond and Mortgage4.9
2021Sun GIF Solutions PH&N Short Term Bond and Mortgage-2.1
2022Sun GIF Solutions PH&N Short Term Bond and Mortgage-4.8

How risky is it?

The value of the fund can go down as well as up. You could lose money.

One way to gauge risk is to look at how much a fund’s returns change over time. This is called “volatility”.

In general, funds with higher volatility will have returns that change more over time. They typically have a greater chance of losing money and have a greater chance of higher returns. Funds with lower volatility tend to have returns that change less over time. They typically have lower returns and may have a lower chance of losing money.

Risk rating

Sun Life has rated the volatility of this fund as low. This rating is based on how much the fund’s returns have changed from year to year. It doesn’t tell you how volatile the fund will be in the future. The rating can change over time. A fund with a low risk rating can still lose money.

For more information about the risk rating and specific risks that can affect the fund’s returns, see the “potential risks of investing” section of the information folder.

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Potential risks of investing

Who is this fund for?

This fund is for investors who:

  • Are seeking higher levels of current interest income compared to money market fund investments
  • Are planning to hold the investment for the short-to-medium term

Do not invest in this fund if you have a longer term investment horizon, a higher risk tolerance or are seeking capital appreciation from your investment.

Are there any guarantees?

This fund is being offered under an insurance contract. It comes with guarantees that may protect your investments if the markets go down. The MER includes a separate insurance fee that is charged for the guarantee. For details, please refer to the information folder and contract.

How much does it cost?

The following tables show the fees and expenses you could pay to buy, own and sell units of the fund. The fees and expenses – including any commissions – can vary among series of a fund and among funds. Higher commissions can influence advisors to recommend one investment over another. Ask about other funds and investments that may be suitable for you at a lower cost.

Sales charge options

There are no sales charges payable for this class.

Ongoing fund expenses

The MER includes the management fee and operating expenses of the fund. You do not pay the MER directly. The MER includes the insurance cost of the guarantee. It affects you because it reduces the return you get. For details about how the guarantees work, see the information folder and contract.

Guarantee series MER(%)
Investment Series - F class 1.60
Estate Series - F class 1.78

Trailing commission

No trailing commissions are paid for this series.

Other fees

You may have to pay other fees when you purchase, switch and transition units of the fund.

  • Early withdrawal fee — 2% of the value of the units you withdraw within 30 days of buying them.

What if I change my mind?

You can change your mind about your investment in a fund within two business days of the earlier of the date you received confirmation or five business days after it is mailed. You can also change your mind about subsequent transactions you make under the contract within two business days of the earlier of the date you received confirmation or five business days after it is mailed. In this case the right to cancel only applies to the new transaction.

You have to tell us in writing by email, fax or letter that you want to cancel. The amount returned will be the lesser of the amount you invested or the value of the fund if it has gone down. The amount returned only applies to the specific transaction and will include a refund of any fees you paid.

For more information

This summary may not contain all the information you need. Please read the information folder and contract and guarantee series supplements.

Contact Sun Life Financial or your advisor for additional information. Visit sunlifeglobalinvestments.com/ff to view the fund facts for all available funds.

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