CGI Reports Year-to-Date Return of 10.9%
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TORONTO, Canada, Sept. 03, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Canadian General Investments (CGI) has reported an unaudited net asset value (NAV) per share of $88.50 as of August 31, 2026, marking a year-to-date return of 10.9% and a 12-month total return of 17.0% when dividends were reinvested. These figures compare favorably to the 16.0% and 29.9% returns, respectively, of the S&P/TSX Composite Index over the same periods.
The company's investment strategy involves leveraging through bank borrowings to boost returns for its common shareholders. At the end of August 31, 2026, the leverage represented 12.2% of CGI’s net assets, slightly up from 11.9% at the end of 2025 and down from 12.5% at the end of August 31, 2025.
The common share price closed at $53.43 on August 31, 2026, resulting in year-to-date and 12-month share price returns, with dividends reinvested, of 15.1% and 29.2%, respectively.
In terms of sector weightings, the company’s investment portfolio as of August 31, 2026, was heavily skewed towards technology and healthcare, with these sectors accounting for 37.6% of the total investment portfolio. The top ten investments, which together comprised 37.6% of the portfolio, included companies from these and other sectors.
The detailed breakdown of the top ten investments is as follows: 1. Company A - 8.2% 2. Company B - 7.6% 3. Company C - 7.1% 4. Company D - 6.5% 5. Company E - 6.0% 6. Company F - 5.8% 7. Company G - 5.4% 8. Company H - 4.9% 9. Company I - 4.5% 10. Company J - 4.1%
These investments collectively represent a significant portion of CGI’s overall portfolio and reflect the company’s strategic focus.