Canadian Funds and Investors’ Home Bias 

The subconscious home bias can increase the risk of investors’ portfolios. 

Biases, whether conscious or subconscious, can influence investors' decisions. The home bias—a tendency for investors to favor domestic rather than foreign securities—can inadvertently put investors' portfolios at greater risk due to higher concentration in specific sectors or positions.

In this report, we aim to bring more awareness to investors by investigating the impact home bias has on the performance of equity funds, fixed-income funds, and global balanced funds.

Download the full report to understand the significance of home bias and how it can affect the diversification and risk profile of your or your clients’ portfolios.