Guide to buying Sun Life Financial stock in Canada

Sun Life Financial is an insurance - diversified business based in Canada. Sun Life Financial stocks (SLF) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and all prices are listed in Canadian Dollars.

At its last market close, Sun Life Financial stock price was C$113.17, which is an increase of 2.16% over the previous week. Sun Life Financial employs 32,151 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around C$35.5 billion.

Keep reading to see up-to-date Sun Life Financial stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy Sun Life Financial stock in Canada.

Sun Life Financial (SLF) stock summary

Company stock name	Sun Life Financial Inc.
Stock ticker symbol	SLF
Exchange	Toronto Stock Exchange
Open	C$114.45
High	C$114.59
Low	C$112.11
Close	C$113.17
Adjusted closing	C$113.17
Volume The number of stocks traded during the day	1,016,038
52-week stock price range	C$77.50 – C$117.96
Where to buy Sun Life Financial stock	Buy on Questrade

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on October 29, 2026, and all amounts are in CAD.

Can I buy Sun Life Financial stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy Sun Life Financial stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) exchange. Platforms like Questrade and Wealthsimple will allow you to directly buy Sun Life Financial stock from within Canada.

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Sun Life Financial stock chart (Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX): SLF)

This chart tracks Sun Life Financial stock price performance over time.

Sun Life Financial stock price

Sun Life Financial's stock price at the last available market close was C$113.17 (as of October 29, 2026). For comparison, seven days ago Sun Life Financial's stock price was C$110.78. A full 30 days ago it was C$110.48, and a year ago it was C$87.03.

Is Sun Life Financial stock a buy or sell right now?

The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for Sun Life Financial stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.

Can I buy Sun Life Financial stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy Sun Life Financial stock on the TSX because Sun Life Financial stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, Sun Life Financial stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "SLF."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in Sun Life Financial stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to Toronto Stock Exchange, like Questrade or Wealthsimple.

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Sun Life Financial stock dividends

Sun Life Financial dividend payout ratio: 64% of net profits

Indicated dividend yield: 3.32%

Recently Sun Life Financial has paid out, on average, around 64% of net profits as dividends.

Analysts estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 3.32% of the current stock value. This means that, over a year, based on recent payouts (which are not a guarantee of future payouts), Sun Life Financial shareholders could enjoy a 3.32% return on their shares in the form of dividend payments.

Over the last 12 months, Sun Life Financial has paid about C$3.68 per share in dividends.

Sun Life Financial's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

Sun Life Financial's most recent dividend payout was on September 29, 2026. The latest dividend was paid to shareholders who bought before August 26, 2026.

Sun Life Financial stock performance metrics

Here are some common key metrics for Sun Life Financial stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.

• Sun Life Financial's P/E ratio

  Sun Life Financial's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over the past 12 months gives a trailing price/earnings (P/E) ratio of roughly 19x.

• Sun Life Financial's PEG ratio

  Sun Life Financial's price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio comes out to about 1.1908.

  The PEG ratio provides a broader view than the P/E ratio alone, as it factors in Sun Life Financial's expected earnings growth.

• Sun Life Financial's EBITDA

  Sun Life Financial's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is C$5.3 billion.

How volatile is Sun Life Financial stock?

Over the last 12 months, Sun Life Financial's stocks price has ranged from C$77.50 to as high as C$117.96. Sun Life Financial's beta measurement of stock volatility is 0.76. For comparison, the market (Toronto Stock Exchange) average beta is 1. This would suggest that Sun Life Financial's stocks are less volatile than average (on this exchange).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of Sun Life Financial's beta stock volatility rating.

Sun Life Financial company and revenue performance

Market Capitalization The total market value of Sun Life Financial's outstanding shares	C$62.7 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	C$14.5 billion
Operating margin (TTM)	15.80%
Profit margin	9.52%
Revenue (TTM)	C$35.5 billion
Return on assets (TTM)	0.78%
Return on equity (TTM)	13.09%
Earnings per share (TTM)	C$5.34
50-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 50 days	C$111.25
200-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 200 days	C$101.90

All dollar amounts in this table are in CAD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on October 29, 2026.

Sun Life Financial company profile

Sun Life Financial Inc., a financial services company, provides asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional customers in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Bermuda. It offers various insurance products, such as term and permanent life; personal health, which includes prescription drugs, dental, and vision care; critical illness; long-term care; and disability.

The company also provides investments products, such as mutual funds, segregated funds, annuities, and guaranteed investment products; financial planning services; and asset management products, including pooled funds, institutional portfolios and pension funds. The company was formerly known as Sun Life Financial Services of Canada Inc. and changed its name to Sun Life Financial Inc. in July 2003.

Sun Life Financial Inc. was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

• Common company-related questions about Sun Life Financial

  What percentage of Sun Life Financial is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 0.051% of Sun Life Financial stocks are held by insiders and 55.677% by institutions.

  How many people work for Sun Life Financial?
  Latest data suggests 32,151 work at Sun Life Financial.

  When does the fiscal year end for Sun Life Financial?
  Sun Life Financial's fiscal year ends in December.

  Where is Sun Life Financial based?
  Sun Life Financial's address is: 1 York Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5J 0B6

  What is Sun Life Financial's ISIN number?
  Sun Life Financial's international securities identification number is: CA8667961053

  What is Sun Life Financial's CUSIP number?
  Sun Life Financial's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 866796105

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from Sun Life Financial stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling Sun Life Financial stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about Sun Life Financial stock

• Can I buy Sun Life Financial stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy Sun Life Financial stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying Sun Life Financial stock in our table here.

• How much is Sun Life Financial stock worth?

  As of the last market close (on October 29, 2026), Sun Life Financial stock is worth C$113.17 per share.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of Sun Life Financial stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of Sun Life Financial stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in Sun Life Financial stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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