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FUND FACTSELITE & ELITE XL

INVESTMENT PROGRAMS

Any part of the deposit or other amount that is allocated to a segregated fund is invested at the risk of the owner and may increase or decrease in value.

As at December 31, 2018

This fund facts booklet contains individual fund facts for the segregated funds available under

the Elite & Elite XL Investment Program plans. You can choose to invest in one or more of the

funds available.

The individual fund facts describe the key features of each segregated fund including its risk level,

past performance, suitability, guarantees, and what fees and charges may apply.

The individual fund facts are not complete without the following description of your rescission

rights and our contact information.

What if I change my mind?You can change your mind about your investment within two business days of receiving your

confirmation notice.

You have to tell us in writing that you want to cancel the transaction. We will assume you have

received your confirmation notice five business days after it is mailed. The amount returned will

be the lesser of the amount you invested or the value of the fund if it has gone down. The amount

returned only applies to the specific transaction and will include a refund of any sales charges or

other fees you paid.

For more informationThis summary may not contain all of the information you need. Please read the Information Folder

and Policy Provisions for more details.

Contact Information

The Empire Life Insurance Company

259 King Street East

Kingston, Ontario K7L 3A8

Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Email: [email protected] (English) or [email protected] (French)

Introduction to Fund Facts Elite & Elite XL Investment Program Plans

Table of Contents

Money Market Fund .................................................................................................................... 1

Bond Fund .....................................................................................................................................3

Income Fund .................................................................................................................................5

Balanced Fund ..............................................................................................................................7

Asset Allocation Fund .................................................................................................................9

Global Balanced Fund .............................................................................................................. 11

Canadian Equity Fund ...............................................................................................................13

Dividend Growth Fund .............................................................................................................15

Elite Equity Fund .........................................................................................................................17

Small Cap Equity Fund .............................................................................................................19

American Value Fund ................................................................................................................21

Global Equity Fund ................................................................................................................... 23

Global Smaller Companies Fund .......................................................................................... 25

International Equity Fund.........................................................................................................27

Global Dividend Growth Fund .............................................................................................. 29

US Equity Index Fund ................................................................................................................31

Conservative Portfolio Fund .................................................................................................. 33

Balanced Portfolio Fund ......................................................................................................... 35

Moderate Growth Portfolio Fund ..........................................................................................37

Growth Portfolio Fund ............................................................................................................ 39

Aggressive Growth Portfolio Fund ........................................................................................41

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Note: New deposits available only to existing contract holders.

Quick FactsDate Fund Created: February 1989Managed by: Empire Life Investments Inc. Total Fund Value: $107.2 Million Fund Portfolio Turnover Rate: N/A

FUNDCLASS MINIMUM INVESTMENT

MATURITY/DEATH BENEFIT GUARANTEE (%)

MANAGEMENT EXPENSE RATIO

(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING

A $500 initial, $30 per fund 75/100 1.06% $24.00 919,552

Fund Facts

Money Market Fund


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in short-term securities such as treasury bills and short-term debt issued by governments and Canadian corporations.

TOP 10 INVESTMENTS† %

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. 3.319% Nov 1, 2019 4.7

Canadian Natural Resources Limited 3.050% Jun 19, 2019 4.7

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I 2.682% Apr 16, 2019 4.7

Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec 1.752% Jan 2, 2019 4.7

Alectra Inc. 2.171% Jan 3, 2019 4.7

Caterpillar Financial Services Limited 1.947% Jan 3, 2019 4.7

Toronto Hydro Corporation 2.008% Jan 4, 2019 4.7

Ryder Truck Rental Canada Limited 2.259% Jan 9, 2019 4.7

Greater Toronto Airports Authority 2.225% Jan 11, 2019 4.7

TMX Group Limited 2.191% Jan 11, 2019 4.7

Total 47.0

Total Investments: 24†Proportion of total fund value

Investment Segmentation (%)

• Short Term 47.5• Canadian Bonds 42.4• Cash and Cash Equivalents 4.8• U.S. Bonds 4.7• Other Net Assets (Liabilities) 0.6

How risky is it?

low low to moderate

moderate moderate to high

high

The value of your investments can go down. Refer to the Information Folder for more information.

Who is this fund for?This fund may be right for a person seeking income, wanting to invest mostly in Canadian bonds and is willing to accept a low level of risk.

How has the fund performed?The following information shows how fund class A of the fund has performed. However, this doesn’t tell you how the fund will perform in the future. Your actual return will depend on the fund class and on your personal tax situation.

Average Return A person who invested $1,000 on December 31, 2008 has $1,025 on December 31, 2018. This works out to an average of 0.2% a year.

Year-by-Year ReturnsThis chart shows how the fund has performed in the past.

Are there any guarantees?This fund is being offered under an individual variable insurance contract. It comes with guarantees that may protect your investment if the markets go down. The MER includes a separate insurance cost for the guarantees. There is an extra fee charged for the 100% Maturity Guarantee Benefit Option. Refer to the Information Folder for details about the guarantees and the MER.

-3%

0%

3%

6%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

0.0% 0.8%0.5% 0.3% 0.4% 0.3%0.2% 0.2% 0.0%0.0%

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How much does it cost?The following table shows the fees and expenses you could pay to buy or sell units of the fund.

1. Sales Charges (Elite Investment Program only)

SALES CHARGE OPTION WHAT YOU PAY HOW IT WORKS

Deferred Sales Charge (DSC) If you sell within: % • When you invest, Empire Life pays a commission of up to 5.0%.

• 100% of your deposit is used to buy units.

• The DSC is deducted from the amount you sell.

• You can sell up to a certain percentage of your units each year without paying a DSC.

• You can transfer to other funds without paying a DSC.

• The DSC schedule begins on the date you first invest in a fund.

• Any DSC you pay goes to Empire Life.

1 year of buying 5.0

2 years of buying 4.0




After 5 years 0.0

2. Ongoing Fund ExpensesThe management expense ratio (MER) includes the management fee and operating expenses of the fund. The MER also includes the insurance cost for the Maturity and Death Benefit Guarantees. You do not pay the MER directly. It affects you because it reduces the return you get on your investment. Refer to the Information Folder for details about the MER.

3. Trailer CommissionsEmpire Life pays a trailer commission of up to 1.00% of the value of your investments each year for as long as you hold units of the fund. The trailer commission is for the services and advice your advisor provides to you.

4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY

100% Maturity Guarantee Benefit Option 0.38% of the accumulated value of the funds (excluding Money Market).This fee is paid annually out of your contract to Empire Life.

Excessive Trading Fee Up to 2.00% of the value of units you sell, or transfer within 90 days of buying them. This fee is paid to the funds.

What if I change my mind?You can change your mind about your investment within two business days of receiving your confirmation notice. You have to tell us in writing that you want to cancel the transaction. We will assume you have received your confirmation notice five business days after it is mailed. The amount returned will be the lesser of the amount you invested or the value of the fund if it has gone down. The amount returned only applies to the specific transaction and will include a refund of any sales charges or other fees you paid.

For more information:This summary may not contain all of the information you need. Please refer to the Information Folder and Policy Provisions for more details.

Contact information:




Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca

Email (English): [email protected]

Email (French): [email protected]

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Fund Facts

Bond Fund



Quick FactsDate Fund Created: December 1987Managed by: Empire Life Investments Inc. Total Fund Value: $612.9 Million Fund Portfolio Turnover Rate: 58.41%

FUNDCLASS

MINIMUMINVESTMENT



(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING

A $500 initial, $30 per fund 75/100 2.29% $48.49 7,014,668

What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in government issued bonds as well as bonds, debentures and investment grade notes issued by corporations.


Empire Life Strategic Corporate Bond GIF - Class F 8.6

Canada Housing Trust 1.250% Dec 15, 2020 4.5

Scotiabank Capital Trust Floating Rate 5.650% Dec 31, 2056 2.1

Province of Nova Scotia 4.500% Jun 1, 2037 2.1

Province of Quebec 3.500% Dec 1, 2045 1.9


Province of New Brunswick 3.550% Jun 3, 2043 1.8

Province of Ontario 2.400% Jun 2, 2026 1.7


Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro 3.600% Dec 1, 2045 1.3

Total 27.4



• Canadian Bonds 82.0• Segregated/Mutual Funds 8.6• U.S. Bonds 4.8• Canadian Equities 2.8• International Bonds 0.7• Short Term 0.7• Other Net Assets (Liabilities) 0.4

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high


Who is this fund for?This fund may be right for a person seeking income, wanting to invest mostly in Canadian bonds and is willing to accept a low level of risk.





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0%

5%

10%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

2.6%-1.8%

8.6%

2.5%5.5%

-2.2%

6.6%

1.4% 0.8% 1.2%





Deferred Sales Charge (DSC)If you sell within: % • When you invest, Empire Life pays a commission of up to 5.0%.












After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY


Excessive Trading Fee Up to 2% of the value of units you sell, or transfer within 90 days of buying them. This fee is paid to the funds.







Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Quick FactsDate Fund Created: January 2002Managed by: Empire Life Investments Inc. Total Fund Value: $381.8 Million Fund Portfolio Turnover Rate: 40.06%




(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING


Fund Facts

Income Fund


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in investment grade bonds, debentures and notes issued by corporations and the Government of Canada, Canadian provinces, territories and municipalities and foreign governments. The fund invests directly and in units of other Empire Life segregated funds.


Empire Life American Value Fund - Class F 10.9


Royal Bank of Canada 1.700% Jan 2, 2019 3.5


Royal Bank of Canada 1.3


Bank of Nova Scotia 1.3

Toronto-Dominion Bank 1.1



Total 28.8



• Canadian Bonds 50.5• Canadian Equities 19.4• Segregated/Mutual Funds 16.6• International Equities 5.4• Short Term 4.3• U.S. Bonds 2.9• International Bonds 0.4• Other Net Assets (Liabilities) 0.4• U.S. Equities 0.1

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high


Who is this fund for?This fund may be right for a person seeking growth and income, wanting to invest mostly in Canadian stocks and bonds and is willing to accept a low level of risk.





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-5%

0%

5%

10%

15%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

-4.2%

13.8%

3.7%6.3%

3.4% 2.8%6.7%

3.9% 3.4%0.4%

















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Quick FactsDate Fund Created: February 1989Managed by: Empire Life Investments Inc. Total Fund Value: $482.6 Million Fund Portfolio Turnover Rate: 30.37%




(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING


Fund Facts

Balanced Fund


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in a diversified mix of primarily Canadian equity and fixed income securities. The fund invests directly and in units of other Empire Life segregated funds.








Government of Canada 0.750% Sep 1, 2020 1.7

Bank of Montreal 1.4

Toromont Industries Limited 1.3

Shaw Communications Inc. 'B' 1.2

Total 31.5



• Canadian Bonds 42.0• Canadian Equities 28.4• Segregated/Mutual Funds 15.4• International Equities 7.2• Short Term 3.9• U.S. Bonds 2.2• Other Net Assets (Liabilities) 0.4• International Bonds 0.3• U.S. Equities 0.2

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high






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0%

10%

20%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

3.8% 3.6% -5.5%

17.0%

4.2% 1.4%8.9% 6.4% 4.5%

0.1%


















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Quick FactsDate Fund Created: May 1994Managed by: Empire Life Investments Inc. Total Fund Value: $1,142.0 Million Fund Portfolio Turnover Rate: 52.07%




(MER) NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING


Fund Facts

Asset Allocation Fund


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in a diversified mix of Canadian equity and fixed income securities.



Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 1.9

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. 'A' 1.8


Government of Canada 1.648% Jan 10, 2019 1.8

Firstbank 2.173% Jan 9, 2019 1.8

Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia 1.898% Jan 16, 2019

1.7

Canadian Treasury Bill 1.740% Feb 7, 2019 1.7


Whitbread PLC 1.7

Total 18.0



• Canadian Equities 37.7• Canadian Bonds 19.6• U.S. Equities 16.4• Short Term 13.3• International Equities 11.7• U.S. Bonds 0.9• Other Net Assets (Liabilities) 0.3• International Bonds 0.1

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high


Who is this fund for?This fund may be right for a person seeking growth and income, wanting to invest mostly in Canadian stocks and bonds and is willing to accept a low to moderate level of risk.




-20%

-10%

0%

10%

20%

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3.4%7.3%

-7.6%

18.6%

-1.9%

16.6%11.4% 7.6%

2.6%5.9%


















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Fund Facts

Global Balanced Fund



Quick FactsDate Fund Created: June 2003Managed by: Empire Life Investments Inc. Total Fund Value: $265.4 Million Portfolio Turnover Rate: 43.51%




(MER) NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in a diversified mix of primarily global equity and fixed income securities.


US Treasury Notes 1.375% Aug 31, 2020 2.0

Canadian Treasury Bill 1.740% Feb 7, 2019 1.9

DowDuPont Inc. 1.8






Province of Manitoba 5.250% Sep 13, 2023 1.6

US Treasury Notes 1.750% Dec 31, 2020 1.5

Total 17.3



• U.S. Equities 23.1• Canadian Equities 22.7• International Equities 22.4• Canadian Bonds 18.0• U.S. Bonds 7.6• Short Term 3.6• International Bonds 1.5• Other Net Assets (Liabilities) 0.6• Cash and Cash Equivalents 0.5

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high


Who is this fund for?This fund may be right for a person seeking growth and income, wanting to invest mostly in global stocks and bonds and is willing to accept a low to moderate level of risk.




-20%

-10%

0%

10%

20%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

7.0%-1.6% -4.6%-1.1%

4.0%

15.9%7.8% 6.3%

1.7%6.4%


















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Fund Facts

Canadian Equity Fund



Quick FactsDate Fund Created: October 2005Managed by: Empire Life Investments Inc. Total Fund Value: $239.3 Million Fund Portfolio Turnover Rate: 37.37%




(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in Canadian mid to large market capitalization stocks.









Saputo Inc. 3.2

DowDuPont Inc. 3.2

Intact Financial Corporation 3.1

Total 40.6



• Canadian Equities 88.9• U.S. Equities 4.9• International Equities 3.2• Short Term 2.8• Other Net Assets (Liabilities) 0.2

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high


Who is this fund for?This fund may be right for a person seeking growth, wanting to invest mostly in Canadian stocks and is willing to accept a low to moderate level of risk.


Average returns A person who invested $1,000 on December 31, 2008 has $1,830 on December 31, 2018. This works out to an average of 6.2% a year.


-25.0%

-12.5%

0.0%

12.5%

25.0%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

24.9%

12.7%18.4%

-14.8%2.8%-5.3%

10.9%

-1.4%

15.0%

5.3%


















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Quick FactsDate Fund Created: January 1998Managed by: Empire Life Investments Inc. Total Fund Value: $1,394.8 Million Fund Portfolio Turnover Rate: 38.72%




(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING


Fund Facts

Dividend Growth Fund


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in dividend paying Canadian mid to large market capitalization stocks. Equity investments include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks and convertible debentures.





DowDuPont Inc. 3.7



Saputo Inc. 3.2

Parkland Fuel Corporation 3.1

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. 'B' 3.0

Keyera Corporation 3.0

Total 39.2



• Canadian Equities 72.7• U.S. Equities 12.0• International. Equities 10.8• Short Term 3.6• Cash and Cash Equivalents 0.6• Other Net Assets (Liabilities) 0.3

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high


Who is this fund for?This fund may be right for a person seeking growth, wanting to invest in Canadian stocks and is willing to accept a low to moderate level of risk.




-20%

-5%

10%

25%

40%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

5.0%-15.3%

26.5%

11.9%-1.9%

18.9% 16.4%5.6%-2.7%

7.1%


















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Fund Facts

Elite Equity Fund



Quick FactsDate Fund Created: December 1969Managed by: Empire Life Investments Inc. Total Fund Value: $924.8 Million Fund Portfolio Turnover Rate: 25.42%




(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in Canadian large market capitalization stocks, with some exposure to foreign securities. The fund invests directly and in units of other Empire Life segregated funds.











Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. 'B' 1.8

Total 51.0



• Canadian Equities 49.6• Segregated/Mutual Funds 28.6• International Equities 13.6• Short Term 7.7• U.S. Equities 0.3• Other Net Assets (Liabilities) 0.2

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high






-25%

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5%

15%

25%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

7.1% 5.9%

24.1%

-5.7%

22.9%

11.3%3.4%

10.1%6.1%

-8.0%


















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING


Fund Facts

Small Cap Equity Fund


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in Canadian small to mid market capitalization stocks.



People Corporation 3.4

TORC Oil & Gas Limited 2.7

Cineplex Inc. 2.6

The Westaim Corporation 2.5

Cott Corporation 2.5

K-Bro Linen Inc. 2.4

Enerplus Corporation 2.4

CES Energy Solutions Corporation 2.2

StorageVault Canada Inc. 2.2

Total 30.6



• Canadian Equities 85.6• Short Term 7.7• U.S. Equities 4.7• International Equities 2.5• Other Net Assets (Liabilities) -0.5

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high


Who is this fund for?This fund may be right for a person seeking growth, wanting to invest mostly in Canadian stocks of smaller companies and is willing to accept a moderate level of risk.


Average Return

A person who invested $1,000 on December 31, 2008 has $1,661 on December 31, 2018. This works out to an average of 5.2% a year.


-30%

-12%

6%

24%

42%

60%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

0.1% -23.1%

57.8%

22.2%

-16.6% 7.9% 3.3% -1.1%14.4%

6.5%


















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Fund Facts

American Value Fund







(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in U.S. mid to large market capitalization stocks.


Microsoft Corporation 3.3

Celgene Corporation 3.2

Anthem Inc. 3.2

Apple Inc. 3.2

Alphabet Inc. 'C' 3.0

Johnson & Johnson 3.0

Chubb Limited 2.7

Comcast Corporation 'A' 2.7

Visa Inc. 'A' 2.7

STORE Capital Corporation 2.7

Total 29.7



• U.S. Equities 91.3• International Equities 5.3• Short Term 3.4• Cash and Cash Equivalents 0.1• Other Net Assets (Liabilities) -0.1

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high


Who is this fund for?This fund may be right for a person seeking growth, wanting to invest mostly in U.S. stocks and is willing to accept a low to moderate level of risk.




-10%

5%

20%

35%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

34.5%

0.5%5.4% 0.7% -1.7%6.0% 9.9%10.2%

13.1%19.3%


















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Quick FactsDate Fund Created: February 1989Managed by: Empire Life Investments Inc. Total Fund Value: $138.7 Million Fund Portfolio Turnover Rate: 60.10%




(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING


Fund Facts

Global Equity Fund


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in developed markets such as North America, Europe and Asia, but may also invest in emerging markets.


Amazon.com Inc. 2.6

Dollar Tree Inc. 2.4

Tencent Holdings Limited 2.3

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. 2.2

HDFC Bank Limited ADR 2.2

Sony Corporation 2.2

Fiserv Inc. 2.2

MSCI Inc. 'A' 2.2

American Tower Corporation 'A' 2.2

Digital Realty Trust Inc. 2.1

Total 22.6



• U.S. Equities 49.0• International Equities 47.3• Canadian Equities 1.7• Short Term 1.3• Other Net Assets (Liabilities) 0.4• Cash and Cash Equivalents 0.3

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high


Who is this fund for?This fund may be right for a person seeking growth, wanting to invest mostly in global stocks and is willing to accept a moderate level of risk.




-25%

0%

25%

50%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

-0.7% -8.8%13.6%16.0%

31.9%

11.3% 12.4%-1.6%

15.5%

-1.8%


















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Quick FactsDate Fund Created: October 2005Managed by: Empire Life Investments Inc. Total Fund Value: $25.8 Million Fund Portfolio Turnover Rate: 52.91%




(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING


Fund Facts

Global Smaller Companies Fund


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in small to mid market capitalization stocks in developed markets such as North America, Europe, and Asia, but may also invest in emerging markets.



Church & Dwight Company Inc. 2.7

MSCI Inc. 'A' 2.7

Techtronic Industries Company Limited 2.6

Jack Henry & Associates Inc. 2.4


Allegion PLC 2.4

American Water Works Company Inc. 2.3

CDW Corporation 2.3

Bunzl PLC 2.2

Total 25.5


Investment Segmentation for the fund (%)

• International Equities 57.1• U.S. Equities 37.0• Short Term 3.5• Canadian Equities 1.6• Other Net Assets (Liabilities) 0.5• Cash and Cash Equivalents 0.3

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high


Who is this fund for?This fund may be right for a person seeking growth, wanting to invest mostly in global stocks of smaller companies and is willing to accept a moderate level of risk.




Are there any guarantees?This fund is being offered under an individual variable insurance contract. It comes with guarantees that may protect your investment if the markets go down. The MER includes a separate insvurance cost for the guarantees. There is an extra fee charged for the 100% Maturity Guarantee Benefit Option. Refer to the Information Folder for details about the guarantees and the MER.

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10%

25%

40%

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-6.1%

16.2% 13.6%-19.8% 2.5%

11.2%13.0%

27.7%

5.8%

24.8%

















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Quick FactsDate Fund Created: June 2003Managed by: Empire Life Investments Inc. Total Fund Value: $127.8 Million Fund Portfolio Turnover Rate: 58.99%




(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING


Fund Facts

International Equity Fund


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in developed markets such as Europe and Asia, but may also invest in North America and in emerging markets.


Suzuki Motor Corporation 2.5

Compass Group PLC 2.5

Amazon.com Inc. 2.5

CSL Limited 2.4

Deutsche Wohnen SE 2.3

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corporation 2.3




Kerry Group PLC 2.2

Total 23.3



• International Equities 96.2• U.S. Equities 2.5• Short Term 0.7• Other Net Assets (Liabilities) 0.6

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high


Who is this fund for?This fund may be right for a person seeking growth, wanting to invest mostly in global stocks and is willing to accept a moderate level of risk.




-25.0%

-12.5%

0.0%

12.5%

25.0%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

-4.3%2.5%

15.9%14.6%

-9.1%-16.4%

14.5%23.8%

-8.7%

17.9%


















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Global Dividend Growth Fund



Quick FactsDate Fund Created: May 2007Managed by: Empire Life Investments Inc. Total Fund Value: $79.4 Million Portfolio Turnover Rate: 66.39%




(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in dividend paying global mid to large market capitalization stocks. Equity investments include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, and convertible debentures.


Amazon.com Inc. 2.6



International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. 2.3

Fiserv Inc. 2.3

Medtronic PLC 2.3

American Tower Corporation 'A' 2.2

Compass Group PLC 2.2



Total 23.0



• U.S. Equities 49.4 • International Equities 47.9 • Canadian Equities 1.7• Other Net Assets (Liabilities) 0.5 • Cash and Cash Equivalents 0.5

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high


Who is this fund for?This fund may be right for a person seeking growth, wanting to invest mostly in global stocks and is willing to accept a low to moderate level of risk.


Average ReturnA person who invested $1,000 on December 31, 2008 has $2,037 on December 31, 2018. This works out to an average of 7.4% a year.



-10%

-3%

4%

11%

18%

25%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

-1.7%

15.0%

-0.5% -5.5%

9.4%

26.6%

9.4%13.9%

-3.7%

15.3%

















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY



What if I change my mind?

You can change your mind about your investment within two business days of receiving your confirmation notice. You have to tell us in writing that you want to cancel the transaction. We will assume you have received your confirmation notice five business days after it is mailed. The amount returned will be the lesser of the amount you invested or the value of the fund if it has gone down. The amount returned only applies to the specific transaction and will include a refund of any sales charges or other fees you paid.






Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Fund Facts

US Equity Index Fund


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in exchange traded funds (ETFs) and/or futures contracts.


Canadian Natural Resources Limited 3.050% Jun 19, 2019 8.5

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I 2.682% Apr 16, 2019 8.5

Government of Canada 1.600% Jan 10, 2019 8.5


Ford Credit Canada Company 2.939% Feb 19, 2019 6.8

National Bank of Canada Floating Rate 2.318% Jun 11, 2019 6.8

Toyota Credit Canada Inc. 2.250% May 23, 2019 6.8

Ryder Truck Rental Canada Limited 2.259% Jan 9, 2019 6.8

Sun Life Financial Inc. 5.700% Jul 2, 2019 5.2

Laurentian Bank of Canada 2.810% Jun 13, 2019 5.1

Total 71.1



• Canadian Bonds 62.3• Short Term 28.0 • U.S. Bonds 8.5• Other Net Assets (Liabilities) 1.1 • Cash and Cash Equivalents 0.1

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high


Who is this fund for?This fund may be right for a person seeking growth, wanting to invest mostly in U.S. stocks and is willing to accept a moderate level of risk.


Average Return

A person who invested $1,000 on December 31, 2008 has $2,505 on December 31, 2018. This works out to an average of 9.6% a year.



-15%

0%

15%

30%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

11.1%

-1.4%

13.2%

-7.9%

19.6%

29.9%

11.3%

-1.1%9.0%

17.6%


Quick FactsDate Fund Created: January 1998Managed by: Empire Life Investments Inc. Total Fund Value: $58.7 Million Portfolio Turnover Rate: N/A




(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING


















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Fund Facts

Conservative Portfolio Fund



Quick FactsDate Fund Created: September 2004Managed by: Empire Life Investments Inc. Total Fund Value: $113.0 Million Portfolio Turnover Rate: 4.94%




(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in units of other Empire Life segregated funds. The target asset mix of the fund is 65% fixed income and 35% equities.

TOP INVESTMENTS† %

Empire Life Bond Fund - Class A 66.2











Empire Life Canadian Equity Fund - Class A 11.7

Empire Life Dividend Growth Fund - Class A 11.6

Empire Life American Value Fund - Class A 4.7

Empire Life International Equity Fund - Class A 4.6


Total 99.9



• Segregated/Mutual Funds 98.8 • Short Term 1.1 • Other Net Assets (Liabilities) 0.1

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high







-10%

-5%

0%

5%

10%

15%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

11.6%

3.4%-5.3%0.1%

3.8% 5.8% 7.5%

1.8%4.1% 3.3%



1. Sales Charges (Elite Investment Option only)














After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Balanced Portfolio Fund







(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING



















Empire Life Small Cap Equity Fund - Class A 4.1


Total 100.0



• Segregated/Mutual Funds 99.1 • Short Term 0.9

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high







-15%-10%-5%0%5%

10%15%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

14.0%

4.3%-7.1%-3.0%

4.3%8.9% 7.8%

2.2%5.3% 4.5%

















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Moderate Growth Portfolio Fund







(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING











Total 99.9



• Segregated/Mutual Funds 99.1 • Short Term 0.8 • Cash and Cash Equivalents 0.1

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high







-25%

-15%

-5%

5%

15%

25%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

-8.5%

14.3%

-4.8%5.2% 4.8%

12.5%8.2%

2.5% 6.5% 5.5%

















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Fund Facts

Growth Portfolio Fund







(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING











Total 100.0



• Segregated/Mutual Funds 99.0• Short Term 1.0

How risky is it?







-15%

-5%

5%

15%

25%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

2.1%8.9% 6.2%

-11.0%

17.8%

6.9%-6.8%

4.9%

15.2%8.3%

low low to moderate


high

















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



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Fund Facts

Aggressive Growth Portfolio Fund







(MER)

NET ASSET VALUE

PER UNITUNITS

OUTSTANDING


What does the fund invest in?This segregated fund primarily invests in units of other Empire Life segregated funds. The target asset mix of the fund is 100% equities.








Total 100.0



• Segregated/Mutual Funds 99.1 • Short Term 0.9

How risky is it?

low low to moderate


high







-15%

-5%

5%

15%

25%

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009

-13.2%

22.1%

9.1%-9.1%

5.4% 8.6%2.4%

11.1%7.6%

19.5%

















After 5 years 0.0



4. Other Fees

FEE WHAT YOU PAY









Phone Number: 1 800 561-1268

Fax: 1 800 419-4051

Web: www.empire.ca



The Empire Life Insurance Company (Empire Life) is a proud Canadian company

that has been in business since 1923. We offer individual and group life and health

insurance, investment and retirement products, including mutual funds through

our wholly-owned subsidiary Empire Life Investments Inc.

Empire Life is among the top 10 life insurance companies in Canada1 and is rated A

(Excellent) by A.M. Best Company2. Our mission is to make it simple, fast and easy

for Canadians to get the investment, insurance and group benefits coverage they

need to build wealth, generate income, and achieve financial security.

Follow Empire Life on Twitter @EmpireLife or visit our website, www.empire.ca

for more information.

1 Globe and Mail Report on Business, June 2018, based on revenue2 As at June 7, 2018. For the latest rating, access www.ambest.com.

The information in this document is for general information purposes only and is not to be construed as providing legal, tax, financial or professional advice. The Empire Life Insurance Company assumes no responsibility for any reliance made on or misuse or omissions of the information contained in this document. Please seek professional advice before making any decision.

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