Our Research
Global Research
The in-house research team oversees the entire research and investment process. Extensive due diligence is performed on each company to ensure that each investment adheres to Jarislowsky Fraser’s long-standing philosophy based on quality investing and risk management.
Our Commitment to Sustainable Investing
For over six decades, Jarislowsky Fraser has invested in quality, sustainable businesses and advocated for good corporate governance. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors are integrated into our research team’s fundamental analysis, and our analysts actively engage with investee companies to help create long-term value.
Institutional
We take a consultative approach in providing institutional solutions to a wide range of clients, including pension funds, foundations and endowments, and corporations—representing more than $45 billion in institutional assets under management. We also offer dedicated services for Indigenous communities.
Pledge to Promote Diversity and Inclusion
Jarislowsky Fraser is pleased to be a signatory of the Canadian Investor Statement on Diversity & Inclusion to contribute to addressing inequities in Canada by taking intentional steps to promote diversity and inclusion across our portfolios and within our organization.
Private Wealth
Our high-net-worth clients and their families trust us to help them reach their financial goals through our personalized service that tailors their investment portfolios to their unique needs. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scotiabank, we’re also able to provide our clients Total Wealth planning through our partners, to meet a wide range of financial needs.
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Private Assets
Jarislowsky Fraser and HarbourVest Partners announce Strategic Relationship to provide Jarislowsky Fraser’s eligible Canadian clients with access to private markets.
The ESG Files
Jarislowsky Fraser Recognized as a Top Investment Manager by The Great Canadian ESG Championship
Demonstrated depth of ESG integration and stewardship, combined with innovation through proprietary climate and diversity & inclusion frameworks, to win the multi-asset category
News & Insights
Q1 2024 Report
Equities in general powered to new highs against a backdrop of good corporate earnings and supportive economic data.
Research Insights: Volume 8
Searching For Tomorrow’s Champions: JF Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund
Canadian institutional investors typically focus on large companies, which generally attract extensive research coverage and liquidity, have relatively low risk profiles and, at least in recent years, have often outperformed other segments of the market. Yet, there may be an opportunity cost to equity exposures comprising large-cap stocks alone. Smaller Canadian companies that typically fly under institutional investors’ radar may offer attractive valuations, clear growth potential and lower-risk business profiles –and some have the potential to become future corporate leaders. According to Drew Callander, Associate Portfolio Manager of the Canadian Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund, the key for investors is to know where —and how—to look for them.
Climate Action Plan & Climate Report
As an institutional investor and signatory to the Canadian Investor Statement on Climate Change, we acknowledge that climate change presents a potentially major threat to long-term growth and prosperity. Many of our clients have a long investment horizon and are...