About Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
Sun Life Financial Inc. is a Insurance - Diversified company operating in the Financial Services sector.
SLF trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- C$113.17
- Market Cap
- C$62.93B
- 52-Week High
- C$118.99
- 52-Week Low
- C$79.99
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Insurance - Diversified
C$1,000 Invested in Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
How much would C$1,000 invested in SLF be worth today?
What would C$1,000 invested in SLF 1 year ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) in 2025 would be worth C$1,380 as of November 2026, representing a +38.0% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in SLF 3 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) in 2023 would be worth C$2,026 as of November 2026, representing a +102.5% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in SLF 5 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) in 2021 would be worth C$1,984 as of November 2026, representing a +98.4% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in SLF 10 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) in 2016 would be worth C$3,750 as of November 2026, representing a +275.0% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in SLF at IPO be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) at IPO would be worth C$18,380 as of November 2026, representing a +1738.0% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 26+ years (319 months), Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) has averaged a monthly return of +1.13% with a median return of +1.30%. The stock had 193 positive months (61%) and 125 negative months (39%). The best month in SLF's history was May 2000 with a +33.7% return, while the worst was November 2011 at -25.3%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.4%), and February the weakest (0.2%).
SLF's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2012 with a cumulative return of +42.5%, and the worst was 2008 at -58.0%.
Annual Returns
Over 26 years of trading history, Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) has delivered an average annual return of +10.66% with a median return of +13.42%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +7.97%. The stock posted gains in 19 years (73%) and losses in 7 years (27%).
SLF's best year was 2013 with a +48.78% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -46.96%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. SLF achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 14 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +35.93% | C$83.26 | C$113.17 |
| 2025 | +4.75% | C$79.49 | C$83.26 |
| 2024 | +29.69% | C$61.29 | C$79.49 |
| 2023 | +14.37% | C$53.59 | C$61.29 |
| 2022 | -6.73% | C$57.45 | C$53.59 |
| 2021 | +28.82% | C$44.60 | C$57.45 |
| 2020 | -0.52% | C$44.83 | C$44.60 |
| 2019 | +35.86% | C$33.00 | C$44.83 |
| 2018 | -9.44% | C$36.44 | C$33.00 |
| 2017 | +4.39% | C$34.91 | C$36.44 |
| 2016 | +23.87% | C$28.18 | C$34.91 |
| 2015 | +6.77% | C$26.40 | C$28.18 |
| 2014 | +14.75% | C$23.00 | C$26.40 |
| 2013 | +48.78% | C$15.46 | C$23.00 |
| 2012 | +48.51% | C$10.41 | C$15.46 |
| 2011 | -33.66% | C$15.69 | C$10.41 |
| 2010 | +4.70% | C$14.99 | C$15.69 |
| 2009 | +12.47% | C$13.33 | C$14.99 |
| 2008 | -46.96% | C$25.12 | C$13.33 |
| 2007 | +15.88% | C$21.68 | C$25.12 |
| 2006 | +8.15% | C$20.05 | C$21.68 |
| 2005 | +19.14% | C$16.82 | C$20.05 |
| 2004 | +27.27% | C$13.22 | C$16.82 |
| 2003 | +23.78% | C$10.68 | C$13.22 |
| 2002 | -19.87% | C$13.33 | C$10.68 |
| 2001 | -13.63% | C$15.43 | C$13.33 |
Frequently Asked Questions: SLF
What sector is SLF in? ▼
SLF operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Insurance - Diversified industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has SLF performed historically? ▼
Over 26 years of trading history, SLF has posted gains in 19 years (73% of the time). The best year was 2013 with a +48.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in SLF? ▼
You can invest in SLF 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 SLF.
Last updated: 11/1/2026