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NBI Canadian Equity Growth Fund Investor Series
Canadian Focused Equity
FundGrade E
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Fundata ESG Grade C
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NAVPS (06-29-2026) |
$80.23 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.42
(-0.52%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (November 19, 1987): 8.60%
| 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 | 1.99% | -0.27% | -0.60% | -0.55% | -1.91% | 5.59% | 6.90% | 6.33% | 4.54% | 8.02% | 7.18% | 6.71% | 7.07% | 6.92% |
| Benchmark | 3.80% | 3.89% | 11.82% | 11.26% | 33.62% | 25.59% | 23.32% | 17.17% | 14.27% | 16.74% | 14.25% | 12.65% | 12.02% | 12.27% |
| Category Average | 3.29% | 3.77% | 9.19% | 8.71% | 23.28% | 18.59% | 18.11% | 13.76% | 11.41% | 14.24% | 12.02% | 10.42% | 9.82% | 9.97% |
| Category Rank | 364 / 575 | 457 / 574 | 513 / 573 | 517 / 573 | 535 / 565 | 521 / 539 | 520 / 536 | 524 / 525 | 514 / 517 | 499 / 508 | 494 / 504 | 462 / 470 | 429 / 447 | 397 / 406 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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 | 0.37% | 0.38% | 0.49% | -0.51% | -1.94% | -0.08% | -0.06% | -1.88% | 1.63% | -5.85% | 3.85% | 1.99% |
| Benchmark | 3.11% | 2.07% | 3.86% | 5.11% | 1.57% | 2.40% | 0.50% | 1.25% | 5.77% | -4.75% | 5.08% | 3.80% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
13.92% (December 1999)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-22.84% (August 1998)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 15.04% | 2.06% | -5.10% | 24.29% | 10.49% | 22.96% | -12.57% | 10.65% | 10.43% | 4.51% |
| Benchmark | 14.44% | 10.80% | -7.14% | 21.45% | 7.58% | 21.76% | -8.87% | 13.60% | 22.75% | 25.52% |
| Category Average | 11.42% | 8.06% | -8.78% | 18.54% | 7.73% | 22.26% | -9.42% | 13.34% | 19.16% | 17.10% |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 175/ 402 | 376/ 413 | 133/ 463 | 67/ 493 | 187/ 508 | 247/ 509 | 337/ 519 | 402/ 530 | 521/ 537 | 524/ 543 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
24.29% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-12.57% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 92.08 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 5.09 |
| Income Trust Units | 2.49 |
| US Equity | 0.34 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 31.68 |
| Basic Materials | 18.12 |
| Energy | 13.98 |
| Industrial Services | 6.27 |
| Technology | 6.25 |
| Other | 23.70 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 98.39 |
| Latin America | 1.60 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 8.29 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 7.62 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5.09 |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd | 3.77 |
| Shopify Inc Cl A | 3.58 |
| Enbridge Inc | 3.26 |
| Brookfield Corp Cl A | 2.99 |
| Canadian Natural Resources Ltd | 2.99 |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd | 2.80 |
| Franco-Nevada Corp | 2.62 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
NBI Canadian Equity Growth Fund Investor Series
Median
Other - Canadian Focused Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 9.95% | 12.52% | 12.33% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.81 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Alpha | -0.10 | -0.07 | -0.04 |
| Rsquared | 0.69% | 0.73% | 0.78% |
| Sharpe | 0.36 | 0.18 | 0.45 |
| Sortino | 0.65 | 0.26 | 0.53 |
| Treynor | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Tax Efficiency | 86.64% | 87.82% | 95.02% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
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| Standard Deviation | 8.32% | 9.95% | 12.52% | 12.33% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.81 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Alpha | -0.23 | -0.10 | -0.07 | -0.04 |
| Rsquared | 0.74% | 0.69% | 0.73% | 0.78% |
| Sharpe | -0.48 | 0.36 | 0.18 | 0.45 |
| Sortino | -0.67 | 0.65 | 0.26 | 0.53 |
| Treynor | -0.05 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Tax Efficiency | - | 86.64% | 87.82% | 95.02% |
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 | November 19, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $312 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| NBC887 |
Investment Objectives
The NBI Canadian Equity Growth Fund aims to provide investors with superior investment returns over the long term, having regard for the safety of capital. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of primarily Canadian equities.
Investment Strategy
The fund invests primarily in Canadian equity. The fund may also invest in: treasury bills, short-term notes and other money market instruments, securities convertible into common shares (including rights and warrants), income trusts, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), exchange-traded notes, common shares of foreign companies (including companies located in emerging markets).
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
National Bank Investments Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Picton Mahoney Asset Management |
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 | 2.13% |
|---|---|
| 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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