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SLF Stock  CAD 86.32  0.64  0.75%   

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Sun Life is selling at 86.32 as of the 5th of January 2026; that is 0.75% up since the beginning of the trading day. The stock's open price was 85.68. Sun Life has only a 8 % chance of going through financial distress over the next few years but had a somewhat soft performance during the last 90 days. The performance scores are derived for the period starting the 6th of December 2025 and ending today, the 5th of January 2026. Click here to learn more.
Sun Life Financial Inc., a financial services company, provides insurance, wealth, and asset management solutions to individuals and corporate clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company has 557.09 M outstanding shares of which 13.81 M shares are at this time shorted by private and institutional investors with about 5.61 days to cover all short positions. More on Sun Life Financial

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Business ConcentrationMulti-line Insurance, Insurance - Diversified, Financial Services, Financials, Insurance, Insurance—Diversified, Financial Services (View all Sectors)
Sun Life Financial (SLF) is traded on Toronto Exchange in Canada and employs 31,768 people. Sun Life is listed under Multi-line Insurance category by Fama And French industry classification. The company currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 48.09 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Sun Life's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Sun Life's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities. Sun Life Financial operates under Insurance sector and is part of Financials industry. The entity has 557.09 M outstanding shares of which 13.81 M shares are at this time shorted by private and institutional investors with about 5.61 days to cover all short positions. Sun Life Financial has accumulated about 7.83 B in cash with 2.53 B of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 165.13.
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Ownership Allocation
Sun Life Financial shows a total of 557.09 Million outstanding shares. Over half of Sun Life's outstanding shares are owned by institutional holders. These institutional holders are typically referred to as corporate investors that take positions in a given instrument to benefit from reduced trade commissions. Consequently, these institutions are subject to different rules and regulations than regular investors in Sun Life Financial. Please watch out for any change in the institutional holdings of Sun Life as this could mean something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company owns, if the real value of the company is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.
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Sun Life Financial Risk Profiles

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When determining whether Sun Life Financial is a strong investment it is important to analyze Sun Life's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Sun Life's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Sun Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between Sun Life's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Sun Life is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Sun Life's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.