C$1,000 invested in Great-West Lifeco on November 2, 2016, would have grown to C$4,503 by October 30, 2026.
Over that period, the adjusted close rose from C$20.49 to C$92.24. That works out to a hypothetical total return of 350.3%, or 16.3% annualized over 9.99 years. The calculation uses adjusted closes, which include dividends, and assumes no additional contributions. It’s before fees and tax.
Investor takeaway: A lump-sum investment held for nearly 10 years would have gained substantially during this period. This is a look at past performance, not a forecast or a guide to future returns.
Great-West Lifeco Inc.
GWO.TO
GWO.TO
Great-West Lifeco Inc.
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$82.57B
P/E
19.0x
Div. yield
2.75%
Div. / share
$2.56
52W high
$95.96
52W low
$56.92
1W change
+2.61%
Beta
0.66
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering GWO · as of Oct 26, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast GWO stock price to rise 2.9% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
NeutralBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$94.92
+2.9% Upside
Previously C$94.85 on Oct 21, 2026
Current Price
C$92.24
Last close
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on GWO's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
19.4%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
17.9%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+5.2%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$93.96
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$92.81 | C$86.79 – C$99.25 |
| 60 trading days | C$93.38 | C$84.93 – C$102.68 |
| 90 trading days | C$93.96 | C$83.65 – C$105.54 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
C$1,000 became C$4,503
That’s the hypothetical value of C$1,000 invested from November 2, 2016, to October 30, 2026. The 350.3% total return is based on adjusted closes and is before fees and tax.
Bull case
Great-West Lifeco’s adjusted close rose substantially over the period. The company operates in the Financials sector.
Bear case
This result covers just one start date and one end date. Returns could have differed if you invested on other dates. The latest trailing P/E of 19.0 is a separate figure and wasn’t used in the return calculation.
What the 10-year comparison showed
The calculation starts with an adjusted close of C$20.49 on November 2, 2016, and ends at C$92.24 on October 30, 2026. On this hypothetical lump-sum, buy-and-hold basis, C$1,000 invested at the start would have been worth C$4,503 at the end. The total return was 350.3%, or 16.3% annualized over 9.99 years. For more company and market information, see our Great-West Lifeco stock page.
How to read the result
This is a historical illustration based on adjusted closes, not a prediction. Dividends are included in the adjusted series, and no additional amounts are added. The result is before fees and tax and doesn’t account for different purchase dates or investment approaches.
The snapshot lists Great-West Lifeco in Canada’s Financials sector and gives it a latest market capitalization of C$82.6B. Its trailing P/E of 19.0 is a separate current figure and wasn’t part of the return calculation. Find more details on the GWO.TO stock page.
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