Power Corp. of Canada
Power Corporation of Canada, founded in 1925 and headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, is a diversified international management and holding company. It focuses primarily on financial services—including insurance, retirement, wealth management, and alternative asset management—operating across North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm is publicly traded and wholly owns Power Financial Corporation, which in turn controls some of Canada's largest financial institutions. Power Corporation also owns and manages significant alternative investment platforms and maintains a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility. As of recent reports, the company employs around 29,891 people and is led by CEO R. Jeffrey Orr.
Investment Strategy
Power Corporation of Canada takes an active ownership approach, emphasizing long-term, strategic management of its operating companies and investment platforms. The firm invests primarily in leading insurance, retirement, asset management, and investment businesses through core holdings like Great-West Lifeco and IGM Financial. Power Corporation also operates and develops alternative investment platforms, seeking to enhance sustainable growth and value through prudent risk management, diversified international exposure, and supporting innovation in sectors such as fintech. The company's philosophy centers on sustainable, responsible value creation for shareholders, employees, and the communities it serves.
Top Holdings
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| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B BEN | FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC | 100.00% | $752.6M | 31,557,117 | $27.51 | $23.85 | +$145.2M |