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NEI ESG Canadian Enhanced Index Fund Series A
Canadian Equity
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$41.85 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.35
(-0.82%)
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As at April 30, 2026
As at March 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (March 30, 2001): 6.91%
| 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 | 3.45% | 6.26% | 12.43% | 7.07% | 36.85% | 26.58% | 19.61% | 14.80% | 13.73% | 17.00% | 11.19% | 10.62% | 9.88% | 10.36% |
| Benchmark | 3.81% | 7.00% | 13.54% | 7.89% | 40.10% | 28.50% | 21.54% | 16.52% | 15.51% | 18.30% | 14.14% | 13.56% | 12.35% | 12.61% |
| Category Average | 3.62% | 6.02% | 10.66% | 6.32% | 30.27% | 22.05% | 16.86% | 13.09% | 12.64% | 15.51% | 11.57% | 10.92% | 9.83% | 10.15% |
| Category Rank | 456 / 763 | 385 / 759 | 197 / 754 | 268 / 756 | 130 / 719 | 121 / 688 | 145 / 670 | 196 / 643 | 209 / 573 | 196 / 536 | 368 / 518 | 329 / 467 | 276 / 438 | 237 / 407 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 5.53% | 2.70% | 1.41% | 4.97% | 5.19% | 0.31% | 3.75% | 1.21% | 0.77% | 7.61% | -4.56% | 3.45% |
| Benchmark | 5.56% | 2.91% | 1.69% | 4.96% | 5.40% | 0.97% | 3.86% | 1.32% | 0.84% | 7.72% | -4.32% | 3.81% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
10.72% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-17.90% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 19.27% | 8.70% | -9.15% | 14.75% | 0.38% | 24.05% | -7.68% | 9.07% | 20.84% | 29.71% |
| Benchmark | 21.08% | 9.10% | -8.89% | 22.88% | 5.60% | 25.09% | -5.84% | 11.75% | 21.65% | 31.68% |
| Category Average | 16.46% | 6.89% | -9.47% | 19.21% | 3.42% | 23.26% | -4.82% | 9.85% | 17.87% | 23.63% |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 153/ 396 | 117/ 433 | 228/ 459 | 487/ 505 | 372/ 532 | 305/ 566 | 495/ 630 | 470/ 663 | 176/ 684 | 112/ 710 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
29.71% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-9.15% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 97.10 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.25 |
| Income Trust Units | 1.05 |
| US Equity | 0.36 |
| International Equity | 0.23 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 31.02 |
| Basic Materials | 21.75 |
| Energy | 15.56 |
| Technology | 7.73 |
| Industrial Services | 7.35 |
| Other | 16.59 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.76 |
| Asia | 0.21 |
| Latin America | 0.02 |
| Multi-National | 0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 6.74 |
| Shopify Inc Cl A | 5.13 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 4.51 |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd | 4.10 |
| Enbridge Inc | 3.52 |
| Suncor Energy Inc | 3.36 |
| Bank of Montreal | 2.78 |
| Brookfield Corp Cl A | 2.70 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 2.55 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia | 2.52 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
NEI ESG Canadian Enhanced Index Fund Series A
Median
Other - Canadian Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 11.60% | 12.47% | 13.13% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Alpha | -0.02 | -0.01 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.98% |
| Sharpe | 1.30 | 0.87 | 0.68 |
| Sortino | 2.61 | 1.42 | 0.86 |
| Treynor | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Tax Efficiency | 96.61% | 95.89% | 95.73% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 11.01% | 11.60% | 12.47% | 13.13% |
| Beta | 1.02 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Alpha | -0.03 | -0.02 | -0.01 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.98% |
| Sharpe | 2.72 | 1.30 | 0.87 | 0.68 |
| Sortino | - | 2.61 | 1.42 | 0.86 |
| Treynor | 0.29 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Tax Efficiency | 97.77% | 96.61% | 95.89% | 95.73% |
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 | March 30, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund (Responsible Investment) |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $701 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWT003 |
Investment Objectives
The investment objective of the Fund is to achieve long-term capital growth through tracking the performance of a Canadian equity index which is focused on companies with an enhanced environmental, social and governance profile. 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 Fund starts its equity analysis with the Solactive Canada Broad Market Index (a Free Float Market Capitalization index that covers all Canadian securities listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange which fulfill basic liquidity criteria) and then applies an ESG evaluation framework developed and maintained on an ongoing basis by NEI as part of the investment strategies of the Fund. As a result of the investment process, the portfolio may adjust the weighting of securities both positively and negat
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
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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 | 10,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 0 |
Fees
| MER | 1.82% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.40% |
| Load | Back Fee Only |
| 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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