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NEI Canadian Equity RS Fund Series A
Canadian Equity
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2013
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NAVPS (06-18-2026) |
$36.07 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.07
(0.21%)
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As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (October 01, 2002): 8.62%
| 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 | 2.80% | 2.87% | 9.43% | 8.45% | 20.42% | 18.53% | 15.82% | 11.01% | 11.13% | 14.97% | 11.30% | 9.58% | 8.51% | 8.53% |
| Benchmark | 2.52% | 1.83% | 12.07% | 10.61% | 36.06% | 28.34% | 24.64% | 17.23% | 15.30% | 18.20% | 15.06% | 13.48% | 12.83% | 12.77% |
| Category Average | 2.09% | 1.53% | 9.80% | 8.54% | 26.16% | 21.90% | 19.54% | 13.65% | 12.54% | 15.44% | 12.30% | 10.86% | 10.22% | 10.20% |
| Category Rank | 88 / 763 | 140 / 759 | 429 / 754 | 394 / 755 | 570 / 719 | 580 / 690 | 595 / 670 | 610 / 653 | 473 / 573 | 367 / 552 | 416 / 523 | 396 / 471 | 399 / 445 | 382 / 416 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.62% | -0.59% | 2.68% | 1.41% | 0.82% | 3.76% | 0.91% | -1.48% | 7.00% | -2.69% | 2.83% | 2.80% |
| Benchmark | 2.91% | 1.69% | 4.96% | 5.40% | 0.97% | 3.86% | 1.32% | 0.84% | 7.72% | -4.32% | 3.81% | 2.52% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
13.65% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-16.15% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 18.12% | 2.72% | -13.61% | 18.78% | 0.09% | 25.93% | -0.63% | 6.52% | 16.09% | 17.51% |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 179/ 395 | 415/ 432 | 423/ 458 | 377/ 504 | 379/ 531 | 190/ 565 | 78/ 629 | 622/ 662 | 548/ 683 | 626/ 709 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
25.93% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-13.61% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 97.80 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.19 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 22.54 |
| Industrial Services | 12.60 |
| Basic Materials | 10.63 |
| Energy | 10.03 |
| Consumer Services | 8.70 |
| Other | 35.50 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.99 |
| Multi-National | 0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| CCL Industries Inc Cl B | 4.97 |
| Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc | 4.47 |
| Intact Financial Corp | 4.34 |
| National Bank of Canada | 3.97 |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 3.96 |
| Canadian National Railway Co | 3.93 |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd | 3.54 |
| Quebecor Inc Cl B | 3.51 |
| iA Financial Corp Inc | 3.49 |
| TFI International Inc | 3.28 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
NEI Canadian Equity RS Fund Series A
Median
Other - Canadian Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 8.66% | 9.95% | 11.81% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.74 | 0.85 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.83% | 0.86% | 0.87% |
| Sharpe | 1.34 | 0.82 | 0.59 |
| Sortino | 3.14 | 1.39 | 0.76 |
| Treynor | 0.16 | 0.11 | 0.08 |
| Tax Efficiency | 93.70% | 92.46% | 88.80% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 8.85% | 8.66% | 9.95% | 11.81% |
| Beta | 0.74 | 0.73 | 0.74 | 0.85 |
| Alpha | -0.04 | -0.01 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.75% | 0.83% | 0.86% | 0.87% |
| Sharpe | 1.89 | 1.34 | 0.82 | 0.59 |
| Sortino | 4.58 | 3.14 | 1.39 | 0.76 |
| Treynor | 0.23 | 0.16 | 0.11 | 0.08 |
| Tax Efficiency | 97.53% | 93.70% | 92.46% | 88.80% |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
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.
Fundata E Score
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.
Fundata S Score
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.
Fundata G Score
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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Fund Details
| Start Date | October 01, 2002 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund (Responsible Investment) |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $944 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWT072 | ||
| NWT272 |
Investment Objectives
The investment objective of the Fund is to maximize returns primarily through a combination of dividends and capital growth from Canadian companies. 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.
Investment Strategy
The Portfolio Sub-Advisor uses a fundamental research approach, employing a bottom-up stock selection process that includes company visits and management interviews. The Portfolio Sub-Advisor's selection process focuses on the acumen, commitment and depth of the management, the company's record of financial benefit to shareholders, the development of the company's business franchise, the strength of the company's financing, the valuation of the company's securities and the culture of dividend pa
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
QV Investors Inc.
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
Desjardins Trust Inc. |
| Registrar |
Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. |
| Distributor |
Aviso Financial Inc. |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 500 |
| PAC Subsequent | 25 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 100 |
Fees
| MER | 2.42% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.90% |
| Load | Choice of Back or No Load |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 0.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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