Key Takeaways
- Geography: Canada.
Analysis
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) achieved a 9.3% net return for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, raising total assets under management to C$714 billion (approximately $517 billion). This strong performance came despite market turbulence in the final quarter, fueled by solid results across credit, infrastructure, and private equity.
Private equity, now comprising 29% of CPPIB’s portfolio, returned 8.7% for the year. The segment's strength came primarily from externally managed U.S.-based investments.
Following the fiscal year-end, CPPIB made strategic allocations including a $75 million commitment to Radical Fund IV, managed by AI-focused Canadian firm Radical Ventures. The fund also pledged C$135 million ($98 million) to Pacific Equity Partners PE Fund VII, which targets upper mid-market buyouts in Australia and New Zealand.
The credit portfolio—which now accounts for 11% of CPPIB’s total fund—was a standout performer, returning 16.5% in the fiscal year. Key drivers included a $250 million anchor investment in the Antares Private Credit Fund, a middle-market lending platform managed by Antares Capital.
Real assets delivered a combined 8.7% return, with infrastructure and real estate comprising 9% and 7% of the portfolio respectively. Infrastructure gains were powered by sustainable energy investments across Canada and the U.S., alongside a €500 million ($567 million) commitment to EQT Infrastructure Fund VI.
On the real estate front, CPPIB reinforced its partnership with Blackstone by committing an additional €500 million ($567 million) to the Blackstone Real Estate Partners Europe VII fund.
As CPPIB continues to diversify globally, it remains focused on delivering stable, long-term growth while navigating economic headwinds.