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NEI Global Sustainable Balanced Fund Series A
Global Neutral Balanced
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NAVPS (08-13-2026) |
$10.65 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.05
(0.44%)
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As at July 31, 2026
As at June 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
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 | -1.45% | 2.96% | 2.57% | 2.11% | 1.93% | 3.49% | 6.37% | 6.03% | 1.79% | 4.12% | 4.40% | 4.15% | 4.23% | 3.57% |
| Benchmark | -1.63% | 4.77% | 7.02% | 8.13% | 13.83% | 12.24% | 13.41% | 12.14% | 7.27% | 7.65% | 8.00% | 7.67% | 7.96% | 7.56% |
| Category Average | -0.56% | 3.12% | 5.15% | 6.43% | 11.87% | 10.00% | 10.67% | 9.08% | 5.56% | 6.85% | 6.46% | 6.12% | 6.10% | 5.95% |
| Category Rank | 1,523 / 1,779 | 1,264 / 1,770 | 1,667 / 1,766 | 1,720 / 1,751 | 1,710 / 1,729 | 1,637 / 1,657 | 1,559 / 1,592 | 1,521 / 1,557 | 1,410 / 1,415 | 1,256 / 1,290 | 1,197 / 1,247 | 1,072 / 1,113 | 949 / 997 | 888 / 891 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.23% | 1.40% | 0.16% | -1.04% | -0.91% | -0.45% | 0.76% | -4.21% | 3.21% | 2.04% | 2.38% | -1.45% |
| Benchmark | 1.44% | 3.57% | 1.71% | -0.22% | -1.26% | 1.04% | 2.06% | -3.32% | 3.53% | 4.15% | 2.26% | -1.63% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
7.92% (July 2022)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-13.41% (August 1998)
Calendar Return (%)
| 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 | 828/ 838 | 840/ 911 | 932/ 1,056 | 654/ 1,172 | 159/ 1,261 | 556/ 1,341 | 1,445/ 1,483 | 710/ 1,570 | 1,493/ 1,617 | 1,607/ 1,673 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
12.64% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-16.63% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 30.62 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 27.67 |
| International Equity | 24.51 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 9.25 |
| Foreign Bonds - Other | 2.85 |
| Other | 5.10 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 42.26 |
| Technology | 16.40 |
| Financial Services | 7.68 |
| Industrial Goods | 7.53 |
| Healthcare | 5.75 |
| Other | 20.38 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 70.38 |
| Europe | 19.66 |
| Asia | 5.68 |
| Latin America | 1.65 |
| Multi-National | 1.00 |
| Other | 1.63 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| CAD/USD FWD 20260924 | 42.90 |
| NEI Environmental Leaders Fund Series I | 29.77 |
| NEI Global Corporate Leaders Fund I | 28.06 |
| US Dollar | 0.83 |
| U.S. Treasury Bonds 4.75% 15-Feb-2056 | 0.82 |
| AT&T 5.25% 30-Oct-2036 | 0.70 |
| European Investment Bank 3.75% 15-May-2029 | 0.59 |
| KfW 4.63% 18-Mar-2030 | 0.53 |
| Inter-American Developmnt Bank 4.50% 15-Feb-2030 | 0.53 |
| International Dvlpmt Associatn 4.50% 12-Feb-2035 | 0.53 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
NEI Global Sustainable Balanced Fund Series A
Median
Other - Global Neutral Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 8.64% | 10.88% | 9.23% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.06 | 1.18 | 1.07 |
| Alpha | -0.07 | -0.06 | -0.04 |
| Rsquared | 0.78% | 0.83% | 0.73% |
| Sharpe | 0.36 | -0.06 | 0.22 |
| Sortino | 0.66 | -0.08 | 0.14 |
| Treynor | 0.03 | -0.01 | 0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 67.97% | - | 36.78% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 6.95% | 8.64% | 10.88% | 9.23% |
| Beta | 0.81 | 1.06 | 1.18 | 1.07 |
| Alpha | -0.09 | -0.07 | -0.06 | -0.04 |
| Rsquared | 0.86% | 0.78% | 0.83% | 0.73% |
| Sharpe | -0.02 | 0.36 | -0.06 | 0.22 |
| Sortino | -0.17 | 0.66 | -0.08 | 0.14 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | 0.03 | -0.01 | 0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | - | 67.97% | - | 36.78% |
Fund Details
| 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) | $263 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWT064 | ||
| NWT264 |
Investment Objectives
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.
Investment Strategy
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 Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Impax Asset Management LLC
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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 | 2.17% |
|---|---|
| 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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