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NBI SmartBeta Low Volatility Global Equity Fund Investor Series
Global Equity
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NAVPS (06-30-2026) |
$13.20 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.12
(-0.86%)
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As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (October 30, 2015): 5.85%
| 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 | -1.31% | -6.07% | 1.24% | 4.48% | 6.12% | 8.80% | 10.22% | 8.78% | 6.95% | 6.97% | 6.56% | 6.31% | 5.68% | 6.24% |
| Benchmark | 6.39% | 8.34% | 12.07% | 13.09% | 30.86% | 22.38% | 22.82% | 19.03% | 14.25% | 16.00% | 14.66% | 13.07% | 12.48% | 13.34% |
| Category Average | 4.69% | 5.42% | 7.92% | 8.81% | 21.05% | 15.85% | 16.98% | 13.86% | 9.77% | 12.27% | 11.15% | 9.86% | 9.37% | 10.01% |
| Category Rank | 2,192 / 2,216 | 2,196 / 2,202 | 1,954 / 2,171 | 1,738 / 2,176 | 1,928 / 2,109 | 1,752 / 2,002 | 1,680 / 1,877 | 1,622 / 1,777 | 1,341 / 1,621 | 1,418 / 1,473 | 1,362 / 1,416 | 1,184 / 1,234 | 1,055 / 1,103 | 919 / 970 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -0.31% | 0.31% | 1.47% | 1.75% | -1.52% | 3.08% | -3.10% | 2.93% | 8.08% | -2.45% | -2.44% | -1.31% |
| Benchmark | 3.64% | 2.87% | 1.95% | 4.75% | 2.78% | -0.21% | -0.91% | 2.09% | 2.25% | -5.34% | 7.58% | 6.39% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
8.08% (February 2026)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-7.03% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -2.54% | 10.53% | -0.55% | 13.43% | 5.83% | 8.58% | -5.19% | 6.06% | 16.01% | 4.81% |
| Benchmark | 5.18% | 16.29% | -1.79% | 21.41% | 13.15% | 17.62% | -12.64% | 19.37% | 26.84% | 16.60% |
| Category Average | 3.86% | 14.23% | -5.38% | 19.94% | 11.73% | 16.21% | -13.86% | 15.08% | 20.13% | 12.89% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 805/ 888 | 761/ 1,040 | 261/ 1,187 | 1,187/ 1,374 | 1,129/ 1,454 | 1,450/ 1,566 | 127/ 1,718 | 1,766/ 1,848 | 1,496/ 1,960 | 1,835/ 2,072 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
16.01% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-5.19% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 66.81 |
| International Equity | 29.23 |
| Canadian Equity | 3.62 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.34 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 18.70 |
| Consumer Goods | 14.20 |
| Healthcare | 12.85 |
| Financial Services | 10.73 |
| Consumer Services | 10.54 |
| Other | 32.98 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 70.77 |
| Europe | 18.23 |
| Asia | 9.06 |
| Multi-National | 1.21 |
| Africa and Middle East | 0.36 |
| Other | 0.37 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Consolidated Edison Inc | 3.35 |
| Kroger Co | 2.72 |
| Duke Energy Corp | 1.73 |
| CME Group Inc Cl A | 1.58 |
| Johnson & Johnson | 1.56 |
| Colgate-Palmolive Co | 1.43 |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | 1.25 |
| Southern Co | 1.24 |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF (ACWV) | 1.21 |
| Exelon Corp | 1.20 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
NBI SmartBeta Low Volatility Global Equity Fund Investor Series
Median
Other - Global Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 9.20% | 9.86% | 9.42% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.29 | 0.49 | 0.59 |
| Alpha | 0.04 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.11% | 0.38% | 0.55% |
| Sharpe | 0.72 | 0.44 | 0.49 |
| Sortino | 1.42 | 0.69 | 0.57 |
| Treynor | 0.23 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
| Tax Efficiency | 84.56% | 80.32% | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 11.00% | 9.20% | 9.86% | 9.42% |
| Beta | 0.03 | 0.29 | 0.49 | 0.59 |
| Alpha | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.00% | 0.11% | 0.38% | 0.55% |
| Sharpe | 0.38 | 0.72 | 0.44 | 0.49 |
| Sortino | 0.62 | 1.42 | 0.69 | 0.57 |
| Treynor | 1.23 | 0.23 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
| Tax Efficiency | 66.32% | 84.56% | 80.32% | - |
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 30, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $157 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| NBC898 |
Investment Objectives
The NBI SmartBeta Global Equity Fund’s investment objective is to provide long-term capital growth. The fund invests directly, or through investments in securities of other mutual funds, in a portfolio composed mainly of equity securities of companies located around the world that are selected using quantitative analysis of risk factors.
Investment Strategy
The fund invests in a portfolio composed mainly of common shares of large capitalization companies located around the world, including American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). The fund may also invest in: common shares of small and medium capitalization companies, securities convertible into common shares, including rights and warrants.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
National Bank Trust Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
National Bank Investments Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
Natcan Trust Company |
| Registrar |
Natcan Trust Company |
| Distributor |
National Bank Investments Inc. |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 25 |
| PAC Subsequent | 25 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 10,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 2.09% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.75% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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