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Sun Life Global Investments Expands ETF Series Lineup with New Low Volatility Offerings

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Feb 02, 2026 · 08:00 SBLI · None None
SBLI · Price

Executive Summary

  • Sun Life Global Investments (SLGI) launched two new exchange‑traded fund series on the Toronto Stock Exchange: SLGI MFS Blended Research Low Vol Global Fund – ETF Series (Ticker SBLG) and SLGI MFS Blended Research Low Vol International Fund – ETF Series (Ticker SBLI).
  • Both ETFs carry a management fee of 0.50% and are positioned to deliver long‑term capital appreciation with low volatility through diversified global equity exposure.
  • The funds were renamed on 12 January 2026 to reflect the “Blended Research” approach, but their investment objectives and strategies remain unchanged.

Key Details

  • Fund Names & Tickers
  • SLGI MFS Blended Research Low Vol Global Fund – ETF Series – SBLG

  • SLGI MFS Blended Research Low Vol International Fund – ETF Series – SBLI

  • Management Fee: 0.50 % for each series.

  • Launch Date & Trading Venue: Commenced trading at market open on 2 February 2026 on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).

  • Investment Objective – Global Fund (SBLG):

  • Seek long‑term capital appreciation with low volatility.

  • Invest primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of issuers worldwide, including indirect exposure via mutual funds/ETFs.

  • Investment Objective – International Fund (SBLI):

  • Seek long‑term capital appreciation with low volatility.

  • Invest primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of issuers outside Canada and the United States, including indirect exposure via mutual funds/ETFs.

  • Renaming & Branding:

  • Effective 12 Jan 2026, the prior “Sun Life MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund” was renamed to SLGI MFS Blended Research Low Vol Global Fund.

  • The prior “Sun Life MFS Low Volatility International Equity Fund” was renamed to SLGI MFS Blended Research Low Vol International Fund.

  • Strategic Rationale:

  • Enhances the existing MFS Blended Research Low‑Vol funds following recent management fee reductions.

  • Aligns fund names with the proprietary “Blended Research®” methodology employed by sub‑advisor MFS Investment Management, which integrates fundamental and quantitative research.

  • Quote from Leadership:

    “Evolving our lineup with this new low volatility ETF series, integrating the strengths of both fundamental and quantitative research gives Canadian investors more ways to invest,” said Oricia Smith, President, SLGI Asset Management Inc. and Senior Vice‑President, Investment Solutions at Sun Life Canada.

  • Additional Context:

  • The launch does not alter the funds’ underlying investment strategies; only the branding and fee structure have been updated.
  • No new capital was raised in this announcement; the ETFs simply began trading after closing their initial offering of units.

Notable Quotes

“We continue to innovate to provide diversified and resilient solutions to help Canadians navigate uncertainty and feel confident in their long‑term financial security.” – Oricia Smith, President, SLGI Asset Management Inc.

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