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NEI Canadian Small Cap Equity RS Fund Series A
Cdn Small/Mid Cap Equity
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2014
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NAVPS (07-07-2026) |
$49.29 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.17
(0.35%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 11, 1995): 10.54%
| 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 | 2.29% | 2.87% | 13.82% | 10.91% | 26.57% | 22.93% | 17.82% | 14.44% | 11.81% | 17.39% | 12.20% | 10.22% | 9.72% | 9.40% |
| Benchmark | 3.36% | 0.40% | 25.77% | 22.83% | 73.76% | 40.55% | 32.35% | 20.41% | 16.03% | 23.14% | 17.52% | 13.32% | 12.51% | 12.12% |
| Category Average | 2.81% | -1.65% | 13.68% | 10.78% | 34.29% | 23.88% | 19.48% | 13.36% | 10.39% | 15.76% | 12.07% | 9.62% | 8.86% | 8.78% |
| Category Rank | 97 / 196 | 33 / 195 | 109 / 193 | 77 / 194 | 142 / 192 | 117 / 191 | 113 / 187 | 97 / 184 | 72 / 177 | 70 / 169 | 91 / 167 | 83 / 159 | 72 / 157 | 74 / 147 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 3.68% | -1.63% | 4.99% | 1.40% | 0.54% | 1.87% | 2.63% | 0.61% | 7.16% | -2.76% | 3.43% | 2.29% |
| Benchmark | 6.19% | 1.50% | 9.34% | 8.91% | 2.30% | 5.23% | 2.39% | 8.69% | 12.56% | -8.97% | 6.71% | 3.36% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
14.04% (February 2000)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-26.11% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 23.03% | 2.12% | -11.29% | 15.02% | 1.72% | 25.10% | -0.11% | 10.16% | 13.18% | 20.54% |
| Benchmark | 38.48% | 2.75% | -18.17% | 15.84% | 12.87% | 20.27% | -9.29% | 4.79% | 18.83% | 50.19% |
| Category Average | 18.01% | 3.43% | -15.15% | 16.59% | 11.91% | 22.35% | -11.32% | 6.49% | 16.84% | 24.55% |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 42/ 144 | 89/ 149 | 32/ 158 | 142/ 165 | 150/ 169 | 57/ 176 | 21/ 184 | 65/ 187 | 170/ 188 | 141/ 191 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
25.10% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-11.29% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 91.62 |
| US Equity | 5.14 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 3.24 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 13.69 |
| Industrial Services | 13.23 |
| Consumer Services | 13.08 |
| Energy | 10.57 |
| Basic Materials | 9.17 |
| Other | 40.26 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 100.00 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mullen Group Ltd | 6.25 |
| Aritzia Inc | 5.20 |
| Definity Financial Corp | 4.96 |
| Information Services Corp Cl A | 4.88 |
| Sunococorp | 4.76 |
| AltaGas Ltd | 4.48 |
| Pet Valu Holdings Ltd | 4.29 |
| Calian Group Ltd | 4.21 |
| Lassonde Industries Inc Cl A | 4.19 |
| Winpak Ltd | 3.99 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
NEI Canadian Small Cap Equity RS Fund Series A
Median
Other - Cdn Small/Mid Cap Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 9.80% | 10.47% | 14.14% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.59 |
| Alpha | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.46% | 0.57% | 0.72% |
| Sharpe | 1.37 | 0.85 | 0.58 |
| Sortino | 3.28 | 1.48 | 0.69 |
| Treynor | 0.31 | 0.19 | 0.14 |
| Tax Efficiency | 96.56% | 93.76% | 92.07% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 9.41% | 9.80% | 10.47% | 14.14% |
| Beta | 0.39 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.59 |
| Alpha | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.62% | 0.46% | 0.57% | 0.72% |
| Sharpe | 2.32 | 1.37 | 0.85 | 0.58 |
| Sortino | 5.97 | 3.28 | 1.48 | 0.69 |
| Treynor | 0.56 | 0.31 | 0.19 | 0.14 |
| Tax Efficiency | 98.68% | 96.56% | 93.76% | 92.07% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | January 11, 1995 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund (Responsible Investment) |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $607 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWT067 | ||
| NWT267 |
Investment Objectives
The Fund aims to increase the value of your investment over the long-term by investing mostly in common shares of small capitalization or small cap Canadian companies listed on a stock exchange. 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
The Portfolio Manager invests mostly in small cap Canadian companies. The Portfolio Manager uses a fundamental research approach, employing a bottom-up stock selection process that includes company visits and management interviews. The Portfolio Manager's selection process focuses on the acumen, commitment and depth of the management, the company's record of financial benefit to shareholders, the development of the company's business franchise, the strength of the company's financing, the valuat
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
QV Investors Inc.
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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 | 2.70% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 2.10% |
| 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) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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