Overview
Daily NAV
$15.55
0.55% $0.08
April 17, 2026
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Inception DateOctober 17, 2017
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Net Assets$281.36 million
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Fund Manager 1Empire Life Investments Inc.
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Min. Investment$10,000 initial, $500 per fund
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MER2.46%
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Asset classGlobal Equity Balanced
Risk: Low to Medium
Low
Low To Moderate
Moderate
Moderate To High
High
1 Empire Life Investments Inc. is the Portfolio Manager of certain Empire Life segregated funds and is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Empire Life Insurance Company.
Why Invest
You are seeking growth and income by investing in a strategic mix of primarily global equity and fixed income securities, with a target equity allocation of 70%
Fund codes
| Series | Front-end load | Low load * | No load | Deferred Sales Charge * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class R | ECF14030 | ECF14230 | ECF14330 | ECF14530 |
- * NOTE: Effective May 29, 2023, the Deferred Sales Charge (DSC) and Low Load (LL) Purchase Fee Options are no longer available for new deposits. Switches between funds purchased with the same Purchase Fee Option will continue to be allowed.
Performance As at March 31, 2026
Growth of $10,000
Investment value:
$15,198.30
at
March 31, 2026
Compound Returns 2
| Series | 1 mth | 3 mths | 6 mths | YTD | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | psi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Life Global Balanced GIF Class R | -3.31% | 1.00% | 2.07% | 1.00% | 8.72% | 8.50% | 5.47% | — | 5.09% |
| Series | Empire Life Global Balanced GIF Class R |
|---|---|
| 1 mth | -3.31% |
| 3 mths | 1.00% |
| 6 mths | 2.07% |
| YTD | 1.00% |
| 1 year | 8.72% |
| 3 years | 8.50% |
| 5 years | 5.47% |
| 10 years | — |
| psi | 5.09% |
2 Annual Compound Returns: Returns under 1 year are simple rates of return. All others are annual compound rates of return. All returns are calculated after taking expenses, management and administration fees into account. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.
Calendar Returns
| Series | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Life Global Balanced GIF Class R | — | — | -4.10% | 11.29% | 4.44% | 8.42% | -5.99% | 5.05% | 11.61% | 10.02% |
| Series | Empire Life Global Balanced GIF Class R |
|---|---|
| 2016 | — |
| 2017 | — |
| 2018 | -4.10% |
| 2019 | 11.29% |
| 2020 | 4.44% |
| 2021 | 8.42% |
| 2022 | -5.99% |
| 2023 | 5.05% |
| 2024 | 11.61% |
| 2025 | 10.02% |
Portfolio Allocations As at March 31, 2026
Sector Allocation
| Colours | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Financials | 24.08% | |
| Industrials | 13.93% | |
| Energy | 12.87% | |
| Information Technology | 11.02% | |
| Consumer Staples | 10.27% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 6.34% | |
| Materials | 6.29% | |
| Utilities | 4.61% | |
| Health Care | 4.53% | |
| Communication Services | 3.74% | |
| Real Estate | 2.33% |
Asset Allocation
| Colours | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 28.89% | |
| U.S. Equity | 20.96% | |
| International Equity | 20.12% | |
| U.S. Bonds | 12.23% | |
| Canadian Bonds | 9.25% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 5.12% | |
| International Bond Funds | 3.43% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| ROYAL BK OF CAD 2.15% 01APR26 TD | 3.91% |
| Province of British Columbia, 1.3%, 1/29/2031 | 2.19% |
| United States Treasury Note, 2.88%, 5/15/2032 | 2.10% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 1.72% |
| Government of Canada 2.000% June 1, 2028 | 1.58% |
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited | 1.53% |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 1.43% |
| Apple Inc. Com | 1.43% |
| Alphabet, Inc. Class C | 1.42% |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | 1.41% |
Portfolio Manager(s)
Empire Life Investment Team
Empire Life Investment Team