Equity Markets


Liquidity and Long-Term Returns

Securities listed on a stock exchange are known for their high liquidity and their potential for long-term returns that are above those of fixed-income securities.

The Caisse’s stock market portfolio represents 36.3% of the overall portfolio (as at December 31, 2007). In geographical terms, it is broken down into four major markets: 

• Canadian market;
• U.S. market;
• Foreign markets (Europe and Asia-Pacific);
• Emerging markets.

In addition, each of these markets is divided so as to cover all the sectors of the economy.

Under their equity market approach, the Caisse’s portfolio managers emphasize:

• An analytical approach geared toward the financial soundness of businesses and their profitability potential over the medium and long terms;
• A balance between risk and return.

For more information: Equity Markets Team.

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