Annual Management Report 1982 (CDPQ)

Summary

• The effective rate of return on depositors' equity was 34.5%, the best annual performance since the Caisse was created.p.5
• Income attributed to participation deposit holders reached a record $1.5 billion, $258 million more than the previous year.p.13
• The general fund returned 35.1% in 1982 and 11.1% over the period 1975 to 1982.p.18

Key insights

1. Net increases in 1982 were $1.03 billion in bonds, $443 million in equities and $132 million in real estate.p.14
2. Net contributions of $641 million were the lowest since 1977.p.14
3. The bond fund 'O' returned 43.9% in 1982.p.18
4. The Canadian unemployment rate stood at nearly 13% at the end of the year.p.10