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CDPQ
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) was established in 1965. CDPQ serves as an institutional investor in Quebec and manages public and para-public...
CDPQ
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) was established in 1965. CDPQ serves as an institutional investor in Quebec and manages public and para-public pension plans and insurance programs. It manages funds through divisions in private equity, equity markets, fixed income, hedge funds, and real estate groups.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1965
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Montreal, Quebec
Corporate office
Édifice Price, 65, rue Sainte-Anne 14th Floor
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at CDPQ?
Investment decisions are executed through internal divisions covering private equity, equity markets, fixed income, hedge funds and real estate.
Does CDPQ participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
CDPQ executes both fund commitments and direct investments, including co-investments and ownership of operating businesses such as stakes in Allied Universal and DP World.
What asset classes does CDPQ allocate to?
Allocations include private equity at 19.69 percent, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and public equities with top holdings in Microsoft, Apple and NVIDIA.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
CDPQ manages assets for public and para-public pension plans and insurance programs in Quebec.
How is CDPQ related to Ivanhoé Cambridge?
Ivanhoé Cambridge is the wholly-owned real estate subsidiary of CDPQ.
Does CDPQ maintain philanthropic structures?
CDPQ operates Espace CDPQ, established in 2016, as an investment and development hub for Quebec SMEs.
What is CDPQ's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
CDPQ engages in co-investments and joint ventures, including long-term partnerships in infrastructure such as with DP World.
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