Equity Strategies

Canadian, U.S., and international & global investment opportunities for institutional investors

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Investment Strategies Canadian Equity Investments

Canadian equity invests primarily in shares of Canadian companies, using defensive, value and growth styles.

Our investment approach
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Canadian Dividend Pool

Canadian Equity Pool

Multi-Factor Canadian Equity Pool

Investment Strategies U.S. Equity Investments

U.S. equity primarily invests in equity securities of U.S. companies of any size and from any industry.

Our investment approach
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US Equity Pool

Multi-Factor US Equity Pool

Investment Strategies International and Global Equity

International and global equity investments invest in stocks of companies in developed countries throughout the world. An international fund invests in stocks of companies in developed countries throughout the entire world excluding the home country of the investment manager.

Our investment approach
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Global Equity Pool

ESG Global Equity Pool

Global Smaller Companies Pool

International Equity Pool***

Emerging Markets Equity Pool

Multi-Factor International Equity Pool

***Formerly known as Russell Investments Overseas Equity Pool.

We provide efficient investment solutions for:

Defined benefit plans
Union plans
Non-profit organizations
Universities & higher education
Corporate assets

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