Canadian DB plans report median investment return of 6% in Q2 2026: report

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A median investment return of 6% for Canadian DB plans in Q2 2026 — This indicates stable but modest performance, suggesting ongoing challenges or conservative investment strategies.
Year-to-date returns at 6.4% and equities up 11.2% — Suggests a mix of asset classes with better performance from stocks, highlighting potential diversification needs for DB plans. Focusing on equity markets could be crucial as they significantly impact overall plan returns.

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Canadian defined benefit pension plans produced a median return of six per cent in the second quarter of 2026 and a 6.4 per cent return over a year-to-date period, according to a new report by RBC Investor Services. Canadian equities have so far this year returned 11.

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