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Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Canadian Pension Plan Returns Rise in Q2

$NTRSPress releaseAug 6, 2026, 10:15 AM ETRead the release

Northern Trust reported that Canadian pension plan returns rose in the second quarter, with the median plan returning 6.6% for the quarter and 6.8% year-to-date, driven by robust equity market performance. Equity markets rebounded globally, with U.S. equities advancing 17.1% in CAD and emerging markets gaining 26.2%, fueled by enthusiasm for AI and easing energy prices.

Key figures

Assets under custody
US$20.0 trillion
Assets under management
US$2.0 trillion

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