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NEI Global High Yield Bond Fund Series A

High Yield Fixed Income

FundGrade D Click for more information on Fundata’s FundGrade

FundGrade D

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NAVPS
(06-22-2026)
$5.32
Change
-$0.01 (-0.18%)

As at May 31, 2026

As at April 30, 2026

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NEI Global High Yield Bond Fund Series A

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Fund Returns

Inception Return (June 22, 2005): 3.59%

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 0.57% 0.10% 1.15% 0.70% 3.27% 3.92% 5.44% 3.74% 1.73% 3.34% 2.72% 2.64% 2.27% 3.21%
Benchmark 1.73% 1.68% 1.44% 2.26% 8.06% 9.95% 10.49% 9.66% 6.15% 5.57% 5.13% 5.59% 4.78% 5.90%
Category Average 0.59% 0.76% 1.82% 1.55% 5.97% 6.38% 6.97% 5.03% 2.71% 4.22% 3.51% 3.44% 3.18% 3.77%
Category Rank 135 / 253 233 / 253 156 / 250 196 / 251 229 / 246 237 / 242 224 / 236 221 / 233 205 / 227 196 / 219 185 / 213 172 / 195 162 / 185 141 / 169
Quartile Ranking 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Monthly Return

Monthly Return
Return % Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
Fund 1.49% 0.00% 0.62% 0.47% -0.15% -0.35% 0.45% 0.41% 0.19% -1.80% 1.36% 0.57%
Benchmark 1.47% 1.52% 0.80% 2.13% 0.55% -0.09% -0.80% -0.26% 0.83% 0.13% -0.18% 1.73%

Best Monthly Return Since Inception

8.24% (April 2009)

Worst Monthly Return Since Inception

-18.77% (October 2008)

Calendar Return (%)

Calendar Return
Return % 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Fund 13.57% 5.62% -6.07% 11.75% 4.03% 3.58% -11.12% 10.27% 4.85% 3.34%
Benchmark 10.80% 2.96% 5.36% 7.98% 6.14% 0.50% -6.92% 10.36% 17.23% 5.59%
Category Average 9.58% 5.34% -2.63% 9.49% 5.35% 3.21% -10.00% 8.59% 7.12% 5.98%
Quartile Ranking 2 2 4 2 3 3 4 2 4 4
Category Rank 67/ 168 67/ 176 187/ 187 85/ 211 139/ 218 137/ 223 180/ 230 85/ 236 231/ 242 232/ 243

Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)

13.57% (2016)

Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)

-11.12% (2022)

Asset Allocation

Asset Allocation
Name Percent
Foreign Corporate Bonds 89.78
Cash and Equivalents 8.07
Foreign Government Bonds 1.45
Canadian Corporate Bonds 0.39
Foreign Bonds - Other 0.23
Other 0.08

Sector Allocation

Sector Allocation
Name Percent
Fixed Income 91.87
Cash and Cash Equivalent 8.06
Other 0.07

Geographic Allocation

Geographic Allocation
Name Percent
North America 97.02
Europe 1.46
Asia 1.02
Other 0.50

Top Holdings

Top Holdings
Name Percent
USD Currency Forward 2.11
US Dollar 1.90
Ladder Capital Fnce Hldgs LLLP 4.75% 29-Jun-2025 0.96
UBS Group AG 7.00% PERP 0.93
Dish Network Corp 11.75% 15-Nov-2027 0.91
Smyrna Ready MIX Concrete LLC 6.00% 01-Nov-2028 0.83
Tenet Healthcare Corp 6.13% 15-Jun-2030 0.78
Canadian Dollar 0.77
Energy Transfer 6.50% 15-Feb-2056 0.76
Fertitta Entertainment LLC 4.63% 15-Jan-2029 0.75

Equity Style

Equity style data not available

Fixed Income Style

Average Duration: S. Average Credit Quality: L.
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Risk vs Return (3 Yr)

NEI Global High Yield Bond Fund Series A

Median

Other - High Yield Fixed Income

3 Yr Annualized

Standard Deviation 4.39% 6.73% 6.78%
Beta 0.28 0.69 0.67
Alpha 0.03 -0.02 -0.01
Rsquared 0.08% 0.39% 0.38%
Sharpe 0.42 -0.14 0.22
Sortino 0.98 -0.21 0.08
Treynor 0.06 -0.01 0.02
Tax Efficiency 55.36% - 30.41%
Volatility Volatility rating is 2 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 2 out of ten

Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison

Key Ratio
Key Ratio 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr
Standard Deviation 2.94% 4.39% 6.73% 6.78%
Beta 0.18 0.28 0.69 0.67
Alpha 0.02 0.03 -0.02 -0.01
Rsquared 0.04% 0.08% 0.39% 0.38%
Sharpe 0.31 0.42 -0.14 0.22
Sortino 0.12 0.98 -0.21 0.08
Treynor 0.05 0.06 -0.01 0.02
Tax Efficiency 25.85% 55.36% - 30.41%

Fund Details

Start Date June 22, 2005
Instrument Type Mutual Fund (Wrap Program, Responsible Investment)
Share Class Commission Based Advice
Legal Status Trust
Sales Status Open
Currency CAD
Distribution Frequency Monthly
Assets ($mil) $379

Fund Codes

FundServ Code Load Code Sales Status
NWT10142

Investment Objectives

The investment objective of this Fund is to provide a high level of current income while maintaining security of capital. The Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of high-yield, higher risk, global corporate bonds and notes and may also invest in other fixed income investments with similar characteristics. The Fund may also invest in investments that are not rated, investments that are in default at the time of purchase, and may invest in investments denominated in emerging market c

Investment Strategy

The Portfolio Sub-Advisor uses an investment strategy that focuses on providing added value through rigorous fundamental research, a global perspective, and dynamic risk management. The Portfolio Sub-Advisor focuses on fundamental credit research and uses a factor/variable framework to determine buy candidates and sector weighting. Analysis of fundamentals, technicals and valuations ( FTV ) help the Portfolio Sub-Advisor identify directional indicators, short-term influences, and ultimately whet

Portfolio Management

Portfolio Manager

Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P.

  • John Bai
Sub-Advisor

Principal Global Investors, LLC

  • Darrin E. Smith
  • Joshua Rank
  • Mark P. Denkinger

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 1.98%
Management Fee 1.50%
Load Back Fee Only
FE Max 5.00%
DSC Max -
Trailer Fee Max (FE) 0.75%
Trailer Fee Max (DSC) -
Trailer Fee Max (NL) -
Trailer Fee Max (LL) -

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