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NBI Preferred Equity Income Fund Advisor Series / DSC
Preferred Sh Fixed Income
FundGrade C
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$12.35 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.02
(0.16%)
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As at April 30, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (November 22, 2007): 4.86%
| 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 | 2.02% | 1.51% | 3.78% | 2.32% | 19.59% | 15.31% | 15.75% | 9.27% | 6.94% | 12.02% | 8.20% | 6.50% | 6.31% | 7.31% |
| 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 | 45 / 67 | 47 / 67 | 48 / 67 | 49 / 67 | 42 / 67 | 36 / 64 | 32 / 64 | 33 / 64 | 38 / 64 | 36 / 59 | 34 / 58 | 18 / 50 | 17 / 48 | 16 / 35 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 4.77% | 3.13% | 3.78% | 0.16% | 0.69% | 1.90% | 0.04% | 1.38% | 0.80% | 0.67% | -1.17% | 2.02% |
| 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
12.34% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-20.03% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 5.90% | 12.60% | -6.52% | 3.34% | 6.81% | 24.50% | -18.99% | 4.75% | 28.21% | 15.25% |
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 27/ 31 | 22/ 37 | 17/ 50 | 28/ 54 | 13/ 59 | 20/ 64 | 50/ 64 | 42/ 64 | 10/ 64 | 38/ 67 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
28.21% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-18.99% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 73.53 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 17.89 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 8.58 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 39.69 |
| Fixed Income | 17.89 |
| Energy | 14.83 |
| Utilities | 13.21 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 8.58 |
| Other | 5.80 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 100.00 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5.45 |
| Royal Bank of Canada 6.70% 31-Dec-2099 | 3.87 |
| iA Financial Corp Inc., Floating, due June 13, 2035 | 3.34 |
| Enbridge Inc - Pfd Sr L | 3.00 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank - Pfd Cl A Sr 1 | 2.83 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank 5.75% PERP | 2.43 |
| Enbridge Inc - Pfd Cl A Sr 3 | 2.24 |
| National Bank of Canada - Pfd Sr 30 | 2.22 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 7.33% 31-Dec-2099 | 2.20 |
| Brookfield Corp - Pfd | 2.11 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
NBI Preferred Equity Income Fund Advisor Series / DSC
Median
Other - Preferred Sh Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 9.48% | 10.66% | 12.01% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.04 | 1.03 | 1.01 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.97% | 0.98% | 0.98% |
| Sharpe | 1.21 | 0.41 | 0.49 |
| Sortino | 2.54 | 0.61 | 0.55 |
| Treynor | 0.11 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Tax Efficiency | 88.92% | 78.34% | 80.20% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 5.90% | 9.48% | 10.66% | 12.01% |
| Beta | 1.00 | 1.04 | 1.03 | 1.01 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.96% | 0.97% | 0.98% | 0.98% |
| Sharpe | 2.68 | 1.21 | 0.41 | 0.49 |
| Sortino | 10.56 | 2.54 | 0.61 | 0.55 |
| Treynor | 0.16 | 0.11 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Tax Efficiency | 91.38% | 88.92% | 78.34% | 80.20% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | November 22, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Capped |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $546 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| NBC580 |
Investment Objectives
The NBI Preferred Equity Income 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 manager will also consider quantitative and technical factors. The portfolio securities selection is based on knowledge of the company, its industry and its growth prospects.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Intact Investment Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
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 | 1.54% |
|---|---|
| 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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