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Strong Performance Despite Global Headwinds
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) reported a year-end net asset value of C$793.3 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. This represents an increase from C$714.4 billion in the prior year. The fund earned C$56.9 billion in net income, resulting in a 7.8% annual return. This performance demonstrated resilience amid global market volatility and geopolitical uncertainties, outpacing the 7.2% annualized net return of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board during the same period.
Expanding India Strategy
A key development during the fiscal year was a deliberate strategic shift towards India. CPP Investments invested $175 million in Aadhar Housing Finance, a company focused on affordable housing in India, in partnership with Blackstone Asia. Another investment of $27 million went into Federal Bank, a major Indian private sector bank. These moves highlight a strategy to capitalize on growth within India's expanding financial services sector. Furthermore, the fund committed $400 million to Bain Capital Asia Fund VI. This private equity fund will focus on buyout opportunities across Asia, with a significant emphasis on India, reflecting a broader trend of institutional investors increasing their exposure to emerging Asian markets.
Diversified Growth Drivers
President & CEO John Graham attributed the strong results to a well-diversified portfolio. Key contributors included U.S. equities, energy, infrastructure, and credit assets. These gains were partly counteracted by foreign exchange impacts and a downturn in the bond market. Over the last decade, CPP Investments has averaged an 8.8% annualized net return. The Office of the Chief Actuary has confirmed the long-term sustainability of both base and additional CPP accounts. Other strategic global investments included C$60 million in Canadian fintech Wealthsimple and a $1 billion controlling stake in U.S.-based OneDigital. These consistent long-term returns underscore CPP Investments' approach to disciplined, long-term value creation for its beneficiaries.