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NBI Precious Metals Fund Investor Series
Precious Metals Equity
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NAVPS (06-18-2026) |
$44.37 |
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| Change |
-$1.07
(-2.36%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (September 08, 1994): 7.26%
| 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 | 5.09% | -15.43% | 11.36% | 9.56% | 67.51% | 51.46% | 38.02% | 26.87% | 17.02% | 14.07% | 20.90% | 18.78% | 14.95% | 13.51% |
| Benchmark | 3.01% | -20.66% | 9.79% | 7.50% | 87.67% | 64.66% | 45.65% | 32.77% | 22.23% | 19.02% | 26.15% | 22.42% | 18.44% | 17.01% |
| Category Average | 3.37% | -19.87% | 13.02% | 6.09% | 92.33% | 71.06% | 50.70% | 35.78% | 23.63% | 22.83% | 28.10% | 23.82% | 20.14% | 18.17% |
| Category Rank | 8 / 80 | 5 / 79 | 56 / 79 | 6 / 79 | 65 / 78 | 71 / 76 | 68 / 75 | 67 / 70 | 63 / 69 | 65 / 68 | 68 / 68 | 55 / 58 | 53 / 57 | 52 / 55 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 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 | 5.80% | -0.24% | 14.34% | 18.58% | -6.40% | 12.31% | 1.65% | 7.67% | 20.32% | -14.43% | -5.95% | 5.09% |
| Benchmark | 4.12% | 2.83% | 20.44% | 21.25% | -6.01% | 16.31% | 2.14% | 9.81% | 23.39% | -18.12% | -5.94% | 3.01% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
39.49% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-31.23% (October 2008)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 52.48% | 1.79% | -8.13% | 44.36% | 27.66% | -12.91% | -7.03% | 1.63% | 20.55% | 100.45% |
| Benchmark | 55.11% | 0.96% | -3.46% | 42.02% | 25.38% | -7.16% | -2.48% | 1.85% | 19.16% | 145.66% |
| Category Average | 59.78% | 3.16% | -9.27% | 36.39% | 42.53% | -7.32% | -10.92% | 3.45% | 26.30% | 160.74% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 41/ 55 | 35/ 56 | 37/ 57 | 19/ 60 | 55/ 68 | 59/ 69 | 18/ 70 | 56/ 70 | 61/ 75 | 75/ 78 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
100.45% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-12.91% (2021)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 88.77 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 9.49 |
| US Equity | 0.58 |
| Other | 1.16 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 89.34 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 9.49 |
| Mutual Fund | 1.16 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 98.84 |
| Multi-National | 1.16 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Barrick Mining Corp | 13.46 |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp | 10.77 |
| OR Royalties Inc | 9.82 |
| Franco-Nevada Corp | 9.70 |
| Alamos Gold Inc Cl A | 9.62 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 9.49 |
| Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp | 8.89 |
| Major Drilling Group International Inc | 8.82 |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd | 8.31 |
| Teck Resources Ltd Cl B | 3.99 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
NBI Precious Metals Fund Investor Series
Median
Other - Precious Metals Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 27.67% | 27.79% | 29.60% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.80 | 0.82 | 0.88 |
| Alpha | 0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.95% | 0.96% | 0.93% |
| Sharpe | 1.18 | 0.60 | 0.51 |
| Sortino | 2.46 | 1.03 | 0.82 |
| Treynor | 0.41 | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 36.69% | 27.67% | 27.79% | 29.60% |
| Beta | 0.82 | 0.80 | 0.82 | 0.88 |
| Alpha | -0.02 | 0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.97% | 0.95% | 0.96% | 0.93% |
| Sharpe | 1.54 | 1.18 | 0.60 | 0.51 |
| Sortino | 3.22 | 2.46 | 1.03 | 0.82 |
| Treynor | 0.68 | 0.41 | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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 | September 08, 1994 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $54 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| NBC857 |
Investment Objectives
The NBI Precious Metals Fund aims to achieve long-term growth through investment primarily in securities of companies or securities whose value is dependent upon the value of gold, silver, platinum and palladium (“Precious Metals”) or strategic metals (such as rhodium, titanium, chromium, cobalt and iridium) or strategic minerals or diamonds.
Investment Strategy
The fund invests mainly in Canadian and foreign companies engaged in the exploration for, or the mining, production or distribution of Precious Metals. The portfolio sub-advisor seeks undervalued shares in every sector, and also considers the quality and liquidity of the securities. The portfolio sub-advisor uses an extensive database to screen securities in order to select the best companies.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
National Bank Trust Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Foyston, Gordon and Payne, Inc.
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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 | 2.19% |
|---|---|
| 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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