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Global Neutral Balanced
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NAVPS (06-08-2026) |
$10.41 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.02
(-0.17%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
Inception Return (September 29, 1989): 4.57%
| 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 | 2.04% | 0.89% | 0.27% | 1.20% | 4.16% | 4.78% | 6.93% | 6.03% | 2.66% | 4.97% | 4.55% | 4.21% | 3.81% | 3.70% |
| Benchmark | 4.15% | 4.24% | 6.13% | 7.49% | 17.74% | 14.74% | 14.02% | 11.92% | 8.11% | 8.14% | 8.14% | 7.77% | 7.25% | 7.84% |
| Category Average | 2.61% | 2.29% | 5.39% | 5.90% | 14.32% | 11.64% | 11.45% | 8.71% | 6.06% | 7.52% | 6.76% | 6.24% | 5.81% | 6.18% |
| Category Rank | 1,499 / 1,770 | 1,544 / 1,766 | 1,698 / 1,749 | 1,706 / 1,750 | 1,701 / 1,730 | 1,635 / 1,654 | 1,545 / 1,583 | 1,507 / 1,555 | 1,380 / 1,396 | 1,234 / 1,282 | 1,189 / 1,238 | 1,072 / 1,105 | 944 / 981 | 875 / 877 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.87% | 1.22% | 0.23% | 1.40% | 0.16% | -1.04% | -0.91% | -0.45% | 0.76% | -4.21% | 3.21% | 2.04% |
| Benchmark | 2.53% | 1.48% | 1.44% | 3.57% | 1.71% | -0.22% | -1.26% | 1.04% | 2.06% | -3.32% | 3.53% | 4.15% |
7.92% (July 2022)
-13.41% (August 1998)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -0.55% | 3.83% | -5.62% | 12.64% | 11.80% | 9.96% | -16.63% | 10.04% | 8.98% | 4.55% |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 830/ 840 | 843/ 914 | 936/ 1,060 | 657/ 1,176 | 159/ 1,265 | 562/ 1,349 | 1,453/ 1,491 | 710/ 1,578 | 1,502/ 1,626 | 1,615/ 1,681 |
12.64% (2019)
-16.63% (2022)
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 30.04 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 24.92 |
| International Equity | 22.53 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 11.15 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 4.53 |
| Other | 6.83 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 41.85 |
| Technology | 16.38 |
| Industrial Goods | 7.53 |
| Financial Services | 7.12 |
| Healthcare | 5.55 |
| Other | 21.57 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 72.16 |
| Europe | 18.89 |
| Asia | 5.15 |
| Latin America | 1.58 |
| Multi-National | 0.96 |
| Other | 1.26 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| CAD/USD FWD 20260924 | 43.20 |
| NEI Environmental Leaders Fund Series I | 27.79 |
| NEI Global Corporate Leaders Fund I | 27.34 |
| Canadian Dollar | 0.81 |
| U.S. Treasury Bonds 4.75% 15-Feb-2056 | 0.66 |
| European Investment Bank 3.75% 15-May-2029 | 0.57 |
| KfW 4.63% 18-Mar-2030 | 0.52 |
| Inter-American Developmnt Bank 4.50% 15-Feb-2030 | 0.52 |
| International Dvlpmt Associatn 4.50% 12-Feb-2035 | 0.51 |
| Inter-American Investment Corp 4.25% 01-Apr-2030 | 0.51 |
NEI Global Sustainable Balanced Fund Series A
Median
Other - Global Neutral Balanced
| Standard Deviation | 8.53% | 10.92% | 9.19% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.05 | 1.19 | 1.06 |
| Alpha | -0.07 | -0.06 | -0.04 |
| Rsquared | 0.76% | 0.82% | 0.72% |
| Sharpe | 0.41 | 0.03 | 0.23 |
| Sortino | 0.77 | 0.03 | 0.16 |
| Treynor | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 70.43% | 17.68% | 39.18% |
| Volatility |
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| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 6.64% | 8.53% | 10.92% | 9.19% |
| Beta | 0.84 | 1.05 | 1.19 | 1.06 |
| Alpha | -0.10 | -0.07 | -0.06 | -0.04 |
| Rsquared | 0.88% | 0.76% | 0.82% | 0.72% |
| Sharpe | 0.29 | 0.41 | 0.03 | 0.23 |
| Sortino | 0.27 | 0.77 | 0.03 | 0.16 |
| Treynor | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 51.98% | 70.43% | 17.68% | 39.18% |
| Start Date | September 29, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund (Responsible Investment) |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $271 |
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWT064 | ||
| NWT264 |
The Fund aims to generate a combination of income and capital appreciation over the long-term by investing in a globally diversified portfolio of equity and fixed income securities which fit within the Fund's definition of responsible investing. 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.
To achieve its investment objective, the Fund invests in a mix of global equity and fixed income securities, either directly or indirectly through the use of derivatives, as well as securities of mutual funds and/or ETFs, including funds managed by third-parties and/or those offered and managed by the Portfolio Manager. In furtherance of the Fund's Responsible Investing objectives, the Fund seeks to make investments in underlying funds that provide measurable environmental and/or social impact,
| Portfolio Manager |
Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Impax Asset Management LLC
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| Fund Manager |
Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. |
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| 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 | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 100 |
| MER | 2.17% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.70% |
| 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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