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The company has both common and preferred shares outstanding. The common and preferred shares are listed on Toronto Stock Exchange and, in the case of the common shares, the MAIN exchange of the LSE. Shares are not issued and redeemed by the Company like shares or units of a conventional mutual fund. For more information, please visit the company's website: www.canadiangeneralinvestments.ca
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Data as at: 19/05/2026
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Objective
To provide better than average returns to investors by focussing mainly on medium to long-term investments in primarily Canadian corporations.
AIC sector
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Launch date
15/01/1930
December
Domicile
Canada
Fund manager
Greg Eckel
Dividend frequency
Quarterly
Wind-up provisions
The company has an unlimited life. Structural changes to the company require a two-thirds majority vote of shareholders.
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,068.30 | 1,922.80 | 51.21 | 84.98 | -39.74 | 8 | 2.11 | Feb, May, Aug, Nov | 1.8 (31/12/2025) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/05/2026 | 15/06/2026 | 0.310 | No | 2026 |
| 27/02/2026 | 16/03/2026 | 0.310 | No | 2026 |
| 26/02/2026 | 16/03/2026 | 0.310 | No | 2026 |
| 28/11/2025 | 15/12/2025 | 0.270 | No | 2025 |
| 28/08/2025 | 15/09/2025 | 0.270 | No | 2025 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian General Investments | Share price total return | 46.2 | 64.0 | 65.1 | 291.3 |
| North America AIC sector | Share price total return | 15.5 | 61.7 | 70.1 | 323.3 |
| Morningstar Canada * | Total return | 32.4 | 80.7 | 97.9 | 213.3 |
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* The Morningstar market index is not necessarily the official benchmark of the investment trust, but it has been identified as an appropriate comparative index. Please hover over the definition for further detail on the index construction.
Share structure
Number of shares
20,861,141
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,135 | 60,119 | 1,128,646 | 5,949,813 |
| Average | N/A | 2,863 | 4,497 | 4,748 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0.31 | 3.08 | 50.02 | 229.18 |
| Average | N/A | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.18 |
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Trading details
| ISIN | Ticker | Traded currency | Stock exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGI | CAD | TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE London Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange |
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Top holdings
Data as at : 30/04/2026
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| Celestica Inc Ordinary Shares (Subordinate Voting) | 6.7 |
| NVIDIA Corp | 5.0 |
| Franco-Nevada Corp | 5.0 |
| Cameco Corp | 4.1 |
| TFI International Inc | 3.8 |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd | 3.8 |
| First Quantum Minerals Ltd | 3.3 |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 3.3 |
| Bank of Montreal | 3.1 |
| Dollarama Inc | 3.0 |
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