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Global Neutral Balanced
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NAVPS (04-23-2026) |
$10.40 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.01
(-0.05%)
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As at March 31, 2026
As at February 28, 2026
Inception Return (September 29, 1989): 4.44%
| 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 | -4.21% | -3.92% | -5.63% | -3.92% | 0.64% | 1.81% | 4.35% | 3.28% | 1.86% | 5.55% | 3.88% | 3.72% | 3.38% | 3.17% |
| 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 | -3.50% | -0.09% | 0.96% | -0.09% | 8.98% | 8.53% | 9.07% | 5.89% | 5.31% | 7.96% | 5.85% | 5.58% | 5.40% | 5.77% |
| Category Rank | 1,614 / 1,776 | 1,733 / 1,760 | 1,733 / 1,744 | 1,733 / 1,760 | 1,658 / 1,711 | 1,626 / 1,654 | 1,581 / 1,606 | 1,501 / 1,550 | 1,343 / 1,365 | 1,203 / 1,284 | 1,172 / 1,234 | 1,056 / 1,109 | 896 / 927 | 860 / 860 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Return % | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -1.16% | 2.96% | 1.87% | 1.22% | 0.23% | 1.40% | 0.16% | -1.04% | -0.91% | -0.45% | 0.76% | -4.21% |
| 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% |
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 | 835/ 845 | 851/ 922 | 941/ 1,068 | 659/ 1,181 | 159/ 1,270 | 563/ 1,357 | 1,460/ 1,499 | 720/ 1,606 | 1,525/ 1,654 | 1,635/ 1,709 |
12.64% (2019)
-16.63% (2022)
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 29.06 |
| International Equity | 25.07 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 20.54 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 11.58 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 5.27 |
| Other | 8.48 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 39.64 |
| Technology | 16.05 |
| Industrial Goods | 7.37 |
| Financial Services | 6.88 |
| Healthcare | 6.35 |
| Other | 23.71 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 69.17 |
| Europe | 22.34 |
| Asia | 5.65 |
| Latin America | 1.29 |
| Africa and Middle East | 0.67 |
| Other | 0.88 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| CAD Currency Forward | 43.96 |
| NEI Environmental Leaders Fund Series I | 29.22 |
| NEI Global Corporate Leaders Fund I | 27.41 |
| US Dollar | 1.71 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0.52 |
| KfW 4.63% 18-Mar-2030 | 0.51 |
| International Dvlpmt Associatn 4.50% 12-Feb-2035 | 0.50 |
| Inter-American Developmnt Bank 4.50% 15-Feb-2030 | 0.50 |
| Inter-American Investment Corp 4.25% 01-Apr-2030 | 0.50 |
| Asian Development Bank 4.00% 12-Jan-2033 | 0.49 |
NEI Global Sustainable Balanced Fund Series A
Median
Other - Global Neutral Balanced
| Standard Deviation | 8.48% | 10.84% | 9.13% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.10% | 1.21% | 1.04% |
| Alpha | -0.07% | -0.06% | -0.04% |
| Rsquared | 0.77% | 0.83% | 0.70% |
| Sharpe | 0.11% | -0.04% | 0.18% |
| Sortino | 0.30% | -0.07% | 0.08% |
| Treynor | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.02% |
| Tax Efficiency | 54.13% | - | 29.36% |
| Volatility |
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| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 6.39% | 8.48% | 10.84% | 9.13% |
| Beta | 0.79% | 1.10% | 1.21% | 1.04% |
| Alpha | -0.06% | -0.07% | -0.06% | -0.04% |
| Rsquared | 0.79% | 0.77% | 0.83% | 0.70% |
| Sharpe | -0.25% | 0.11% | -0.04% | 0.18% |
| Sortino | -0.43% | 0.30% | -0.07% | 0.08% |
| Treynor | -0.02% | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.02% |
| Tax Efficiency | - | 54.13% | - | 29.36% |
| 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) | $265 |
| 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. |
|---|---|
| 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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