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NBI Preferred Equity Fund Advisor Series / DSC
Preferred Sh Fixed Income
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$10.84 |
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| Change |
$0.02
(0.20%)
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As at April 30, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (October 12, 2012): 4.04%
| 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 | 2.55% | 2.47% | 5.04% | 3.16% | 21.38% | 15.32% | 17.24% | 10.09% | 7.41% | 12.57% | 8.26% | 5.83% | 5.79% | 7.10% |
| Benchmark | 2.51% | 2.47% | 4.37% | 2.87% | 20.10% | 15.82% | 15.41% | 9.26% | 6.77% | 11.11% | 7.61% | 5.78% | 5.70% | 6.90% |
| Category Average | 2.25% | 2.06% | 4.19% | 2.74% | 17.66% | 13.76% | 14.01% | 8.38% | 6.09% | 10.55% | 7.09% | 5.38% | 5.18% | 6.50% |
| Category Rank | 24 / 67 | 29 / 67 | 26 / 67 | 27 / 67 | 23 / 67 | 31 / 64 | 14 / 64 | 23 / 64 | 27 / 64 | 27 / 59 | 28 / 58 | 31 / 50 | 28 / 48 | 23 / 35 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 5.17% | 2.89% | 3.70% | 0.05% | 0.77% | 2.15% | 0.15% | 1.68% | 0.67% | 0.90% | -0.97% | 2.55% |
| Benchmark | 5.05% | 2.77% | 3.19% | 0.22% | 0.80% | 2.24% | -0.08% | 1.55% | 0.39% | 0.89% | -0.92% | 2.51% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
12.89% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-21.23% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 8.14% | 14.69% | -10.45% | 1.36% | 5.79% | 23.72% | -19.72% | 7.20% | 28.07% | 16.04% |
| Benchmark | 6.98% | 13.62% | -7.93% | 3.48% | 6.16% | 19.35% | -18.08% | 5.90% | 24.70% | 16.03% |
| Category Average | 8.78% | 12.66% | -8.25% | 4.17% | 5.25% | 19.63% | -16.73% | 6.27% | 21.47% | 13.42% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Category Rank | 20/ 31 | 12/ 37 | 41/ 50 | 43/ 54 | 31/ 59 | 28/ 64 | 60/ 64 | 23/ 64 | 16/ 64 | 25/ 67 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
28.07% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-19.72% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 81.88 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 14.89 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.76 |
| International Equity | 0.30 |
| US Equity | 0.16 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 37.40 |
| Energy | 20.26 |
| Fixed Income | 14.90 |
| Utilities | 14.25 |
| Telecommunications | 10.01 |
| Other | 3.18 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.70 |
| Latin America | 0.30 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Enbridge Inc - Pfd Cl A Sr 3 | 2.31 |
| Enbridge Inc - Pfd Sr 13 | 2.29 |
| BCE Inc - Pfd Sr AI | 2.28 |
| Brookfield Renwbl Pwr Prf Eqty Inc - Pfd Cl A Sr 1 | 2.25 |
| Enbridge Inc - Pfd Sr 15 | 2.16 |
| TC Energy Corp - Pfd Sr 9 | 1.96 |
| BCE Inc - Pfd Sr AM | 1.92 |
| Brookfield Corp - Pfd | 1.87 |
| BCE Inc - Pfd Sr AK | 1.86 |
| TC Energy Corp - Pfd Sr 5 | 1.85 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
NBI Preferred Equity Fund Advisor Series / DSC
Median
Other - Preferred Sh Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 9.40% | 10.73% | 12.78% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.02 | 1.03 | 1.07 |
| Alpha | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.96% | 0.98% | 0.98% |
| Sharpe | 1.36 | 0.45 | 0.46 |
| Sortino | 3.04 | 0.67 | 0.50 |
| Treynor | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | 90.96% | 81.40% | 80.01% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 6.01% | 9.40% | 10.73% | 12.78% |
| Beta | 1.03 | 1.02 | 1.03 | 1.07 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.99% | 0.96% | 0.98% | 0.98% |
| Sharpe | 2.88 | 1.36 | 0.45 | 0.46 |
| Sortino | 13.42 | 3.04 | 0.67 | 0.50 |
| Treynor | 0.17 | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | 92.51% | 90.96% | 81.40% | 80.01% |
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 | October 12, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $35 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| NBC510 |
Investment Objectives
The NBI Preferred Equity Fund’s investment objective is to generate high dividend income while focusing on capital preservation. This fund invests directly, or through investments in securities of other mutual funds, in a portfolio mainly composed of preferred shares of Canadian companies and other income generating Canadian equities.
Investment Strategy
The fund’s investment process is principally based on fundamental research, but the portfolio sub-advisor will also consider quantitative and technical factors. The portfolio securities selection is based on the knowledge of the company, its industry and its growth prospects.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
National Bank Trust Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Fiera Capital Corporation
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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 | 500 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 1.56% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.25% |
| Load | Front Fee Only |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | 6.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | 0.75% |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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