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NEI Balanced Yield Portfolio Series A

Global Neutral Balanced

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FundGrade D

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NAVPS
(04-10-2026)
$9.07
Change
-$0.02 (-0.26%)

As at March 31, 2026

As at February 28, 2026

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NEI Balanced Yield Portfolio Series A

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Fund Returns

Inception Return (January 08, 2015): 3.97%

Fund Returns
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 -3.34% -0.08% 0.21% -0.08% 3.79% 6.91% 6.72% 4.35% 3.99% 6.44% 4.04% 3.87% 3.65% 4.24%
Benchmark -3.32% -0.31% -0.10% -0.31% 9.45% 10.57% 11.17% 8.29% 6.50% 7.93% 7.03% 6.79% 6.91% 7.25%
Category Average -3.53% -0.12% 0.93% -0.12% 8.95% 8.52% 9.06% 5.88% 5.31% 7.95% 5.84% 5.58% 5.39% 5.77%
Category Rank 774 / 1,776 975 / 1,760 1,144 / 1,744 975 / 1,760 1,572 / 1,711 1,373 / 1,654 1,468 / 1,606 1,381 / 1,550 1,189 / 1,365 1,094 / 1,284 1,158 / 1,234 1,038 / 1,109 869 / 927 782 / 860
Quartile Ranking 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Monthly Return

Monthly Return
Return % Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Fund -2.05% 1.44% 0.94% 0.26% 1.19% 1.79% 0.54% 0.91% -1.15% 0.68% 2.67% -3.34%
Benchmark -2.19% 2.47% 2.53% 1.48% 1.44% 3.57% 1.71% -0.22% -1.26% 1.04% 2.06% -3.32%

Best Monthly Return Since Inception

5.94% (April 2020)

Worst Monthly Return Since Inception

-10.92% (March 2020)

Calendar Return (%)

Calendar Return
Return % 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Fund 8.23% 4.94% -4.74% 12.36% 1.01% 7.83% -8.20% 4.94% 12.30% 5.81%
Benchmark 2.39% 8.66% 2.68% 12.26% 11.12% 6.48% -11.62% 11.69% 17.48% 10.42%
Category Average 5.05% 7.69% -3.99% 13.52% 7.16% 9.69% -11.26% 9.53% 12.15% 9.84%
Quartile Ranking 1 4 4 3 4 3 1 4 3 4
Category Rank 112/ 845 791/ 922 860/ 1,068 711/ 1,181 1,245/ 1,270 981/ 1,357 322/ 1,499 1,572/ 1,606 1,082/ 1,654 1,556/ 1,709

Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)

12.36% (2019)

Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)

-8.20% (2022)

Asset Allocation

Asset Allocation
Name Percent
US Equity 28.75
International Equity 20.45
Foreign Government Bonds 15.92
Foreign Corporate Bonds 14.58
Canadian Equity 9.34
Other 10.96

Sector Allocation

Sector Allocation
Name Percent
Fixed Income 34.62
Technology 8.97
Exchange Traded Fund 8.17
Financial Services 7.75
Healthcare 7.35
Other 33.14

Geographic Allocation

Geographic Allocation
Name Percent
North America 69.20
Europe 15.80
Multi-National 8.29
Asia 7.85
Latin America 1.81

Top Holdings

Top Holdings
Name Percent
NEI Global Dividend RS Fund Series I 23.12
NEI U.S. Equity RS Fund Series I 17.68
NEI Global Total Return Bond Fund Series I 13.53
CAD/USD FWD 20260326 9.45
NEI Canadian Dividend Fund Series I 9.41
Vanguard Total International Bond Index ETF (BNDX) 9.34
iShares International Dividend Growth ETF (IGRO) 8.20
NEI Global Impact Bond Fund I 6.73
NEI Global High Yield Bond Fund Series I 6.65
NEI Long Short Equity Fund Series I 3.07

Equity Style

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Fixed Income Style

Average Duration: M. Average Credit Quality: M.
Period: 

Risk vs Return (3 Yr)

NEI Balanced Yield Portfolio Series A

Median

Other - Global Neutral Balanced

3 Yr Annualized

Standard Deviation 6.66% 7.33% 7.68%
Beta 0.87% 0.81% 0.87%
Alpha -0.03% -0.01% -0.02%
Rsquared 0.77% 0.81% 0.69%
Sharpe 0.46% 0.18% 0.34%
Sortino 0.86% 0.23% 0.26%
Treynor 0.04% 0.02% 0.03%
Tax Efficiency 63.77% 37.24% 50.83%
Volatility Volatility rating is 3 on a scale of 1 to 10 Volatility rating is 3 on a scale of 1 to 10 Volatility rating is 3 on a scale of 1 to 10

Risk Rating

Rating 3 out of ten

Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison

Key Ratio
Key Ratio 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr
Standard Deviation 5.89% 6.66% 7.33% 7.68%
Beta 0.74% 0.87% 0.81% 0.87%
Alpha -0.03% -0.03% -0.01% -0.02%
Rsquared 0.82% 0.77% 0.81% 0.69%
Sharpe 0.25% 0.46% 0.18% 0.34%
Sortino 0.20% 0.86% 0.23% 0.26%
Treynor 0.02% 0.04% 0.02% 0.03%
Tax Efficiency 36.15% 63.77% 37.24% 50.83%

Fund Details

Start Date January 08, 2015
Instrument Type Mutual Fund (Responsible Investment)
Share Class Commission Based Advice
Legal Status Trust
Sales Status Open
Currency CAD
Distribution Frequency Monthly
Assets ($mil) $85

Fund Codes

FundServ Code Load Code Sales Status
NWT196

Investment Objectives

The investment objective of the Fund is to provide income and long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in a diversified mix of yield generating equity and income mutual funds that provide exposure to markets around the world. 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 Manager uses strategic asset allocation as the principal investment strategy. The Portfolio Manager has the flexibility to shift its asset allocation over the short-term in response to opportunities identified in the current market environment and in order to minimize risks. The Fund invests primarily in a diversified mix of equity and income mutual funds. The Portfolio Manager selects the underlying funds in function of their expected return, volatility and correlation while accou

Portfolio Management

Portfolio Manager

Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P.

  • John Bai
  • Judith Chan
  • Will Benton
Sub-Advisor

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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 2.40%
Management Fee 1.75%
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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