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NAVPS (04-23-2026) |
$41.90 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.06
(-0.13%)
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As at March 31, 2026
As at February 28, 2026
As at March 31, 2026
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Inception Return (March 30, 2001): 6.79%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | -4.56% | 3.50% | 9.02% | 3.50% | 32.09% | 23.40% | 19.41% | 12.37% | 13.50% | 17.80% | 11.11% | 10.40% | 9.57% | 10.26% |
| Benchmark | -4.32% | 3.93% | 10.43% | 3.93% | 34.83% | 24.96% | 21.18% | 13.97% | 15.19% | 19.59% | 14.05% | 13.29% | 11.94% | 12.59% |
| Category Average | -4.01% | 2.61% | 7.16% | 2.61% | 26.02% | 18.68% | 16.42% | 10.88% | 12.39% | 16.49% | 11.45% | 10.63% | 9.48% | 9.98% |
| Category Rank | 583 / 760 | 238 / 756 | 192 / 747 | 238 / 756 | 117 / 715 | 101 / 687 | 139 / 669 | 198 / 640 | 209 / 571 | 215 / 534 | 362 / 517 | 321 / 463 | 273 / 435 | 230 / 405 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Return % | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -0.15% | 5.53% | 2.70% | 1.41% | 4.97% | 5.19% | 0.31% | 3.75% | 1.21% | 0.77% | 7.61% | -4.56% |
| Benchmark | -0.10% | 5.56% | 2.91% | 1.69% | 4.96% | 5.40% | 0.97% | 3.86% | 1.32% | 0.84% | 7.72% | -4.32% |
10.72% (November 2020)
-17.90% (March 2020)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 19.27% | 8.70% | -9.15% | 14.75% | 0.38% | 24.05% | -7.68% | 9.07% | 20.84% | 29.71% |
| Benchmark | 21.08% | 9.10% | -8.89% | 22.88% | 5.60% | 25.09% | -5.84% | 11.75% | 21.65% | 31.68% |
| Category Average | 16.46% | 6.89% | -9.47% | 19.21% | 3.42% | 23.26% | -4.82% | 9.85% | 17.87% | 23.63% |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 153/ 396 | 117/ 433 | 228/ 459 | 487/ 505 | 372/ 531 | 304/ 565 | 494/ 629 | 469/ 662 | 175/ 683 | 111/ 710 |
29.71% (2025)
-9.15% (2018)
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 97.09 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.23 |
| Income Trust Units | 1.23 |
| International Equity | 0.29 |
| US Equity | 0.16 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 30.52 |
| Basic Materials | 24.48 |
| Energy | 13.50 |
| Industrial Services | 7.48 |
| Technology | 7.31 |
| Other | 16.71 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.71 |
| Asia | 0.27 |
| Latin America | 0.02 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 6.52 |
| Shopify Inc Cl A | 4.87 |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd | 4.74 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 4.39 |
| Enbridge Inc | 3.22 |
| Bank of Montreal | 2.76 |
| Brookfield Corp Cl A | 2.73 |
| Suncor Energy Inc | 2.68 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia | 2.58 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 2.54 |
NEI ESG Canadian Enhanced Index Fund Series A
Median
Other - Canadian Equity
| Standard Deviation | 11.57% | 12.44% | 13.12% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.01% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Alpha | -0.02% | -0.01% | -0.02% |
| Rsquared | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.98% |
| Sharpe | 1.28% | 0.86% | 0.67% |
| Sortino | 2.58% | 1.39% | 0.85% |
| Treynor | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.09% |
| Tax Efficiency | 96.48% | 95.72% | 95.57% |
| Volatility |
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| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 11.32% | 11.57% | 12.44% | 13.12% |
| Beta | 1.02% | 1.01% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Alpha | -0.03% | -0.02% | -0.01% | -0.02% |
| Rsquared | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.98% |
| Sharpe | 2.32% | 1.28% | 0.86% | 0.67% |
| Sortino | 5.34% | 2.58% | 1.39% | 0.85% |
| Treynor | 0.26% | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.09% |
| Tax Efficiency | 97.44% | 96.48% | 95.72% | 95.57% |
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
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| Start Date | March 30, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund (Responsible Investment) |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $569 |
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWT003 |
The investment objective of the Fund is to achieve long-term capital growth through tracking the performance of a Canadian equity index which is focused on companies with an enhanced environmental, social and governance profile. The Fund follows a responsible approach to investing, as described on pages 77 to 82 of this prospectus. Unitholder approval (by a majority of votes cast at a meeting of unitholders) is required prior to a fundamental change of investment objectives.
The Fund starts its equity analysis with the Solactive Canada Broad Market Index (a Free Float Market Capitalization index that covers all Canadian securities listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange which fulfill basic liquidity criteria) and then applies an ESG evaluation framework developed and maintained on an ongoing basis by NEI as part of the investment strategies of the Fund. As a result of the investment process, the portfolio may adjust the weighting of securities both positively and negat
| Portfolio Manager |
Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
| Fund Manager |
Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
Desjardins Trust Inc. |
| Registrar |
Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. |
| Distributor |
Aviso Financial Inc. |
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 500 |
| PAC Subsequent | 25 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 10,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 0 |
| MER | 1.82% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.40% |
| Load | Back Fee Only |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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