Sun Life launches new mutual funds

Sun Life Global Investments (Canada) Inc today introduced the Sun Life Granite Managed Portfolios, a series of asset allocation portfolios available through advisors for mutual fund investors where the fund allocation mix is managed and adjusted to react to market conditions – helping investors manage risk and providing potential for better returns.

“With the volatile and uncertain economic environment over the past year, investors are increasingly looking for solutions that provide appropriate diversification,” said Sadiq S. Adatia, chief investment officer, Sun Life Global Investments. “Our new mutual funds help to meet their needs by providing easy access to some of the best asset managers from around the world, while continuing our focus on managing risk.”

The series of portfolios contain a diversified asset mix of 10-15 funds from Sun Life Global Investments, Sun Life affiliates and third-party asset managers.

“We take diversification a step further by offering investors access to non-traditional asset classes, such as infrastructure and real estate, to help them manage risk and provide future growth potential,” said Adatia.

Investors have the option of five portfolios to match their current risk tolerance and investment goals:

• Sun Life Managed Conservative Portfolio • Sun Life Managed Moderate Portfolio • Sun Life Managed Balanced Portfolio • Sun Life Managed Balanced Growth Portfolio • Sun Life Managed Growth Portfolio

The new funds will be available through Sun Life’s extensive distribution reach, which includes Sun Life advisors, MFDA and IIROC advisors.

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