Equity Markets
CDPQ is a leading shareholder in Canadian and global markets. Our teams invest in shares of public companies traded on the world’s largest exchanges.
We seek to build a robust portfolio based on an absolute-return, long-term approach. To do so, we rely on in-depth, proprietary research to better understand the strategic and operational environments of each of our investments.
Key figures
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$108.3 B
Net assets in equity markets portfolios as at December 31, 2018
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35.1%
Of CDPQ’s overall portfolio
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7
Years average holding period of actively managed shares
Our exposure
As at December 31, 2018
As at December 31, 2018
We target a long-term, risk-adjusted return higher than that of the markets, given our absolute-return management approach. We seek to maximize our comparative advantages as a strategic investor by focusing on the fundamental value-creation aspects of companies.
Our investment approach
- Build a resilient portfolio with a long-term view
- Focus on absolute-return management and on the intrinsic value of companies, irrespective of changes in or composition of traditional indexes
- Target companies with high, stable profitability, that use leverage prudently
- Favour a quality-based investment approach while leaving room for complementary value opportunities
- As a committed partner, contribute actively to the growth of companies in the portfolio
Management team
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Head of Liquid Markets, CDPQ
President and Chief Executive Officer, CDPQ Infra -
Senior Managing Director, Head of Equity Markets
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Managing Director, Index Management,
Trading and Securities Lending -
Managing Director, Portfolio Strategy
and Global Value Equities -
Managing Director, Portfolio Management,
Equity Markets -
Senior Portfolio Manager
Global Equities