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NBI Resource Fund Investor Series
Natural Resources Equity
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$80.53 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.45
(-0.56%)
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As at April 30, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (November 10, 1989): 8.51%
| 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 | 1.32% | 18.37% | 34.42% | 30.21% | 63.31% | 23.55% | 21.98% | 14.21% | 18.37% | 18.86% | 14.81% | 12.10% | 10.12% | 9.53% |
| Benchmark | -1.66% | 8.01% | 29.63% | 18.49% | 66.29% | 37.93% | 26.06% | 18.25% | 21.63% | 20.68% | 16.47% | 14.01% | 11.67% | 11.08% |
| Category Average | 0.91% | 7.24% | 30.26% | 18.57% | 70.97% | 29.98% | 22.38% | 16.31% | 19.89% | 24.84% | 16.88% | 12.66% | 11.57% | 11.02% |
| Category Rank | 36 / 114 | 5 / 114 | 14 / 113 | 8 / 114 | 87 / 112 | 70 / 108 | 64 / 107 | 81 / 106 | 77 / 102 | 83 / 100 | 77 / 100 | 69 / 98 | 72 / 90 | 72 / 87 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 4.18% | 4.24% | 1.67% | 3.44% | 6.08% | 0.28% | 2.35% | 0.87% | 10.00% | 7.22% | 8.96% | 1.32% |
| Benchmark | 3.24% | 3.09% | 1.31% | 9.67% | 11.75% | -2.92% | 9.29% | 0.11% | 9.70% | 15.01% | -4.50% | -1.66% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
25.89% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-24.06% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 36.13% | -1.83% | -18.74% | 24.27% | -8.36% | 24.67% | 13.48% | 5.25% | 14.57% | 16.58% |
| Benchmark | 36.74% | -1.69% | -15.86% | 20.06% | -7.01% | 21.57% | 12.86% | -0.78% | 19.24% | 51.44% |
| Category Average | 40.92% | -2.18% | -21.77% | 9.95% | 5.03% | 32.84% | 13.19% | 2.62% | 7.76% | 44.14% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 65/ 83 | 41/ 88 | 50/ 98 | 2/ 100 | 95/ 100 | 73/ 101 | 86/ 103 | 23/ 107 | 24/ 108 | 98/ 110 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
36.13% (2016)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-18.74% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 96.64 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 3.32 |
| Other | 0.04 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Energy | 56.86 |
| Basic Materials | 34.54 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 3.32 |
| Industrial Goods | 3.13 |
| Mutual Fund | 0.04 |
| Other | 2.11 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.96 |
| Multi-National | 0.04 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Cenovus Energy Inc | 13.41 |
| Suncor Energy Inc | 11.23 |
| Canadian Natural Resources Ltd | 11.05 |
| Tourmaline Oil Corp | 10.48 |
| Winpak Ltd | 8.64 |
| Methanex Corp | 7.25 |
| Nutrien Ltd | 6.96 |
| Canfor Corp | 5.52 |
| Pason Systems Inc | 4.51 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 3.32 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
NBI Resource Fund Investor Series
Median
Other - Natural Resources Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 14.77% | 16.02% | 18.56% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.54 | 0.69 | 0.89 |
| Alpha | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.45% | 0.63% | 0.80% |
| Sharpe | 1.18 | 0.96 | 0.48 |
| Sortino | 2.15 | 1.56 | 0.64 |
| Treynor | 0.33 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Tax Efficiency | 99.88% | 99.90% | 99.91% |
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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 | 11.16% | 14.77% | 16.02% | 18.56% |
| Beta | 0.20 | 0.54 | 0.69 | 0.89 |
| Alpha | 0.40 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.16% | 0.45% | 0.63% | 0.80% |
| Sharpe | 4.32 | 1.18 | 0.96 | 0.48 |
| Sortino | - | 2.15 | 1.56 | 0.64 |
| Treynor | 2.41 | 0.33 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Tax Efficiency | 99.86% | 99.88% | 99.90% | 99.91% |
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 10, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $81 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| NBC844 |
Investment Objectives
The NBI Resource Fund aims to achieve capital growth primarily by investing in equities of Canadian natural resource companies and companies that support resource companies.
Investment Strategy
The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing in companies that engage in natural resource activities, such as mining, oil and gas, energy, forest products, water resources and fishing, and companies that support those industries. The portfolio sub-advisor uses a combination of growth and value styles and a mix of investment strategies to select portfolio investments for the fund.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
National Bank Trust Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Foyston, Gordon and Payne, Inc.
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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 | 10,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 25 |
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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