Granite Target Date Funds

Solving for better retirement outcomes

See how innovative glidepath and portfolio design are helping Canadian plan members

Building target date funds for better retirement outcomes 

As the largest Canadian-based provider of target date funds, we continually enhance and fine-tune our investments to meet the diverse needs of Canadians.

That’s why our Multi-Asset Solutions team formally reviews the glidepaths and long-term strategic asset allocation of Sun Life Granite Target Date Funds (Granite TDFs) every year. They employ in-depth analysis and stress-testing to ensure Granite TDFs deliver the best possible outcome for plan members.

Not all target date funds are created equal

Key differentiators for Sun Life Granite Target Date Funds

Broader diversification

Granite TDFs are invested across 15-20 asset classes including traditional and specialty asset classes that you may not be able to access in many other TDFs.

Strategic blend of active and passive

Which is best: active or passive management? We believe both styles excel in different asset classes, and can be great complements to each other—which is why Granite TDFs invest in both.

Invested in Global Private markets

A total portfolio solution including:
+ Direct real estate
+ Direct infrastructure
+ Private credit

Risk-adjusted return drivers and better inflation protection.

Focus on Retirement Outcomes

Aligned with the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) Guidelines for plan sponsor simplicity in governance. 
+ 
Optimized for plan member  
retirement readiness.

Resources

Plan member brochure

Learn how Granite Target Date Funds help plan members simplify their investment decisions for their retirement savings plan. 

Learn about Plan member brochure

Capital Market Assumptions and Key Market Themes

Explore the Multi-Asset Solution Team's 10-year outlook, market trends, and the methodology behind our forward-looking insights.

Learn about Capital Market Assumptions and Key Market Themes

Sun Life Granite Target Date Funds

Explore how Sun Life Granite Target Date Funds are designed to help Canadian plan members achieve better retirement outcomes. With a focus on retirement outcomes beyond performance, optimized glidepath design, broad global diversification, and access to private markets, see how these funds keep the long-term retirement goals of plan members firmly in sight. 

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Plan sponsor brochure

See how Granite Target Date Funds work and how they can help provide better retirement outcomes.

Recent Granite enhancements communication

Featuring annual strategic asset allocation changes to our Sun Life Granite suite of funds.

Granite 2.0

Beyond performance, see how we quantify and measure retirement outcomes from accumulation to decumulation.

News and insights

Sun Life Granite Target Date Funds - Q3 2025 CIO views

October 17, 2025

Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at SLGI Asset Management Inc., delves into the strong performance of Canadian and emerging markets, and discusses how changing rate cut expectations influenced fixed income markets. Watch here. 

Sun Life Granite Funds   - Q3 2025 CIO views 

October 17, 2025

With double-digit equity returns and shifting economic indicators, learn how Sun Life Granite Target Risk Funds capitalized on broadening market participation and strategic gold positioning. Hear from Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at SLGI Asset Management Inc., as he discusses his outlook on bonds, why active management is vital, and how we're navigating potential risks in our Sun Life Granite Target Risk Funds. 

Sun Life Granite Target Date Funds   - Q2 2025 CIO views

July 22, 2025

In light of ongoing economic volatility and a recent market recovery, Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at SLGI Asset Management Inc., delves into the strategic positioning of Granite Target Date Funds. He also discusses how portfolio enhancements have optimized performance and improved metrics to look beyond risk and return for retirement outcomes.  

Arrive at your best retirement with Sun Life Granite Target Date Funds

Designed for plan members, this video outlines the benefits of target date funds (TDFs) and the specific features of Sun Life Granite TDFs.

This video is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to provide specific individual financial, investment, tax or legal advice. Views expressed regarding a particular company, security, industry or market sector should not be considered an indication of trading intent of any investment funds managed by SLGI Asset Management Inc. These views are subject to change and are not to be considered as investment advice nor should they be considered a recommendation to buy or sell.

Information contained in this video has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable, but no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made with respect to its timeliness or accuracy. This video may contain forward-looking statements about the economy, and/or markets; their future performance, strategies or prospects. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are speculative in nature and cannot be relied upon. SLGI Asset Management Inc. is the investment manager of the Sun Life family of mutual funds.

All investment solutions are offered as segregated funds for group retirement plans exclusively by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, through Sun Life Group Retirement Services, a member of the Sun Life group of companies.

Sun Life Global Investments is a trade name of SLGI Asset Management Inc., Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada and Sun Life Financial Trust Inc. all of which are members of the Sun Life group of companies.

© SLGI Asset Management Inc. and its licensors, 2025. SLGI Asset Management Inc. is a member of the Sun Life group of companies. All rights reserved.

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