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NBI Small Cap Fund Investor Series
Cdn Small/Mid Cap Equity
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$71.42 |
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| Change |
-$0.57
(-0.79%)
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As at April 30, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (February 25, 1988): 8.37%
| 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 | 3.34% | -0.55% | 0.20% | 0.84% | 14.96% | 5.92% | 8.87% | 5.51% | 3.83% | 9.65% | 6.31% | 5.08% | 3.81% | 4.02% |
| Benchmark | 6.71% | 9.34% | 28.04% | 18.84% | 80.22% | 40.07% | 29.11% | 18.74% | 16.23% | 23.42% | 16.26% | 13.10% | 11.59% | 11.72% |
| Category Average | 3.68% | 4.45% | 13.01% | 7.76% | 39.97% | 22.56% | 17.56% | 12.61% | 9.91% | 15.99% | 11.22% | 9.45% | 8.46% | 8.72% |
| Category Rank | 155 / 198 | 190 / 197 | 186 / 195 | 186 / 196 | 186 / 194 | 193 / 193 | 187 / 189 | 186 / 186 | 176 / 179 | 168 / 171 | 166 / 169 | 156 / 159 | 148 / 151 | 145 / 148 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 6.67% | 4.54% | 1.74% | 2.40% | -0.98% | -0.28% | -2.43% | 1.84% | 1.40% | 3.57% | -7.07% | 3.34% |
| Benchmark | 7.20% | 6.19% | 1.50% | 9.34% | 8.91% | 2.30% | 5.23% | 2.39% | 8.69% | 12.56% | -8.97% | 6.71% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
20.16% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-24.83% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 18.10% | -4.30% | -20.72% | 17.92% | 12.66% | 20.57% | -16.25% | 10.20% | 15.46% | 2.13% |
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 93/ 145 | 149/ 150 | 149/ 159 | 94/ 166 | 110/ 171 | 119/ 178 | 129/ 186 | 63/ 189 | 129/ 190 | 190/ 193 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
20.57% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-20.72% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 88.78 |
| US Equity | 6.95 |
| International Equity | 2.29 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.47 |
| Income Trust Units | 0.51 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 21.63 |
| Energy | 19.08 |
| Industrial Goods | 18.18 |
| Consumer Goods | 9.25 |
| Technology | 7.72 |
| Other | 24.14 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 97.71 |
| Asia | 2.29 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mainstreet Equity Corp | 5.24 |
| Black Diamond Group Ltd | 5.11 |
| Richelieu Hardware Ltd | 4.45 |
| Topaz Energy Corp | 4.44 |
| Savaria Corp | 4.39 |
| TerraVest Industries Inc | 4.18 |
| FirstService Corp | 3.97 |
| Kelt Exploration Ltd | 3.85 |
| ADENTRA Inc | 3.72 |
| Boyd Group Services Inc | 3.59 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
NBI Small Cap Fund Investor Series
Median
Other - Cdn Small/Mid Cap Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 11.93% | 13.18% | 15.90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.67 |
| Alpha | -0.03 | -0.04 | -0.04 |
| Rsquared | 0.38% | 0.49% | 0.72% |
| Sharpe | 0.47 | 0.13 | 0.21 |
| Sortino | 0.84 | 0.17 | 0.19 |
| Treynor | 0.12 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 99.86% | 99.83% |
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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 | 12.44% | 11.93% | 13.18% | 15.90% |
| Beta | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.67 |
| Alpha | -0.13 | -0.03 | -0.04 | -0.04 |
| Rsquared | 0.47% | 0.38% | 0.49% | 0.72% |
| Sharpe | 0.99 | 0.47 | 0.13 | 0.21 |
| Sortino | 1.48 | 0.84 | 0.17 | 0.19 |
| Treynor | 0.28 | 0.12 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 99.86% | 99.83% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | February 25, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $77 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| NBC841 |
Investment Objectives
The NBI Small Cap Fund’s investment objective is to provide long-term capital growth and preservation. The fund invests primarily in common shares of companies chosen for their growth potential. The fund may also invest in money market instruments and securities of Canadian federal and provincial governments. The fund makes investments in small capitalization companies which provide you with additional dynamic growth potential for a diversified portfolio.
Investment Strategy
The fund invests mainly in small capitalization Canadian equities. The fund may also invest in: equity securities of Canadian mid and large capitalization companies; rights and warrants; equity securities of foreign companies. The portfolio sub-advisor may choose to invest approximately 45% of the net assets of the fund in securities of underlying mutual funds managed by the manager or by third parties, including exchange-traded funds.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
National Bank Trust Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. |
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 | 1.75% |
|---|---|
| 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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