About Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO)
Great-West Lifeco Inc. is a Insurance - Life company operating in the Financial Services sector.
GWO trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- C$92.24
- Market Cap
- C$82.57B
- 52-Week High
- C$95.96
- 52-Week Low
- C$59.01
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Insurance - Life
C$1,000 Invested in Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO)
How much would C$1,000 invested in GWO be worth today?
What would C$1,000 invested in GWO 1 year ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO) in 2025 would be worth C$1,608 as of November 2026, representing a +60.8% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in GWO 3 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO) in 2023 would be worth C$2,741 as of November 2026, representing a +174.1% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in GWO 5 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO) in 2021 would be worth C$3,237 as of November 2026, representing a +223.7% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in GWO 10 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO) in 2016 would be worth C$4,512 as of November 2026, representing a +351.2% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in GWO at IPO be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO) at IPO would be worth C$14,145 as of November 2026, representing a +1314.5% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 24+ years (291 months), Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO) has averaged a monthly return of +1.07% with a median return of +1.22%. The stock had 176 positive months (60%) and 115 negative months (40%). The best month in GWO's history was April 2009 with a +15.7% return, while the worst was December 2008 at -25.3%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.9%), and May the weakest (-1.2%).
GWO's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2025 with a cumulative return of +41.6%, and the worst was 2008 at -42.7%.
Annual Returns
Over 24 years of trading history, Great-West Lifeco Inc. (GWO) has delivered an average annual return of +13.91% with a median return of +13.92%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.64%. The stock posted gains in 19 years (79%) and losses in 5 years (21%).
GWO's best year was 2025 with a +48.38% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -39.47%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. GWO achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +39.91% | C$65.93 | C$92.24 |
| 2025 | +48.38% | C$44.43 | C$65.93 |
| 2024 | +14.28% | C$38.88 | C$44.43 |
| 2023 | +47.70% | C$26.32 | C$38.88 |
| 2022 | -12.58% | C$30.11 | C$26.32 |
| 2021 | +31.45% | C$22.91 | C$30.11 |
| 2020 | -2.64% | C$23.53 | C$22.91 |
| 2019 | +24.53% | C$18.89 | C$23.53 |
| 2018 | -15.76% | C$22.43 | C$18.89 |
| 2017 | +4.08% | C$21.55 | C$22.43 |
| 2016 | +6.04% | C$20.32 | C$21.55 |
| 2015 | +6.64% | C$19.06 | C$20.32 |
| 2014 | +6.64% | C$17.87 | C$19.06 |
| 2013 | +40.18% | C$12.75 | C$17.87 |
| 2012 | +26.08% | C$10.11 | C$12.75 |
| 2011 | -18.54% | C$12.41 | C$10.11 |
| 2010 | +3.02% | C$12.05 | C$12.41 |
| 2009 | +37.32% | C$8.77 | C$12.05 |
| 2008 | -39.47% | C$14.50 | C$8.77 |
| 2007 | +8.41% | C$13.37 | C$14.50 |
| 2006 | +13.56% | C$11.78 | C$13.37 |
| 2005 | +18.24% | C$9.96 | C$11.78 |
| 2004 | +20.62% | C$8.26 | C$9.96 |
| 2003 | +25.64% | C$6.57 | C$8.26 |
Frequently Asked Questions: GWO
What sector is GWO in? ▼
GWO operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Insurance - Life industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has GWO performed historically? ▼
Over 24 years of trading history, GWO has posted gains in 19 years (79% of the time). The best year was 2025 with a +48.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in GWO? ▼
You can invest in GWO through any brokerage account that offers access to the Toronto Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold GWO.
Last updated: 11/1/2026