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
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...
Q4 2023 Report
Financial markets more than reversed their third quarter declines to close the year with strong year over year gains.
Research Insights: Volume 7
Revisiting the Case for Emerging Markets
It is understandable that investors attracted to the growth potential of emerging markets (EM) may be questioning the appeal of the asset class following a challenging decade of market performance. However, we believe the forces that pressured EM returns over this period are likely to abate in the coming decade, providing a more favourable environment. Furthermore, the opportunity set in EM has continued to improve, as these regions are home to an increasing number of innovative, high-return businesses that are well positioned to capitalize on the promise of EM growth.