Fixed income

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Fixed income funds

Fixed income funds invest primarily in bonds. The purpose of a fixed income mutual fund is to provide income and potentially to preserve capital. In a diversified portfolio, fixed income funds can help smooth out the ups-and-downs of equity funds.

NEI’s fixed income funds offer:

A time-tested way to reduce the overall risk of a diversified portfolio
The opportunity for steady income
A potential defense against falling equity markets
Responsible investment strategies that can mitigate risk and potentially improve returns
The opportunity to influence companies and make a positive impact on society and the environment

Choose your fund

We offer fixed income funds to suit a range of investor needs, with each one providing a fixed monthly distribution. Distributions can be received in cash or re-invested in additional units of the fund. In the tables below, click anywhere in the highlighted row to visit the fund details page. You will find descriptions of the responsible investment strategies below the tables.

NEI Canadian Impact Bond Fund

Addenda Capital

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NEI Canadian Bond Fund

Guardian Capital

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NEI Global High Yield Bond Fund

Principal Global Investors

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NEI Global Impact Bond Fund**

Wellington Management

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NEI Global Total Return Bond Fund**

Amundi Asset Management

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Fixed income

Fund Name	Responsible investment strategy	Portfolio manager or sub advisor
NEI Canadian Impact Bond Fund		Addenda Capital Go to link
NEI Canadian Bond Fund		Guardian Capital Go to link
NEI Global High Yield Bond Fund		Principal Global Investors Go to link
NEI Global Impact Bond Fund**		Wellington Management Go to link
NEI Global Total Return Bond Fund**		Amundi Asset Management Go to link

NEI Money Market Fund

Desjardins Global Asset Management

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Money market

Fund Name	Responsible investment strategy	Portfolio manager or sub advisor
NEI Money Market Fund		Desjardins Global Asset Management Go to link

Implementing our approach

There are five activities we undertake as part of our responsible investment program that have a direct connection to our funds: exclusionary screening, ESG evaluation, impact investing, thematic investing, and stewardship. For a more in-depth look at these activities and other aspects of our program, such as policy work and statements of commitment, check out our Responsible Investment Policy. To find out which approaches are applied to which funds, speak with your advisor or consult our fund prospectus.

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RI Policy

Exclusionary screens

Companies are excluded from certain funds if we believe the risk of harm to society and the environment outweighs the potential benefits of investing. Examples include weapons manufacturing and tobacco production.

ESG evaluations

Companies are evaluated on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, with results integrated into the investment process as we pursue long-term sustainable value for our investors.

Impact investing

In addition to financial returns, our impact funds aim to provide positive and measurable environmental and social outcomes. Among other objectives, investments held in the funds may seek to reduce carbon emissions, build low-income housing, and protect water resources.

Thematic investing

Some of our funds aim to generate returns from long-term trends expected to contribute to large-scale structural shifts in the economy, such as the need to better manage natural resources and the transition to cleaner energy sources.

Stewardship

Corporate engagement and proxy voting are tools we use to help companies improve their management of economic, natural and social capital, with the goal of growing long-term sustainable value.

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We partner with investment managers from around the world

When you invest with NEI, you get access to exceptional expertise and unique investment mandates. Our sub-advisors apply extensive experience and distinct investment philosophies to identify growth opportunities across diverse asset classes.

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Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

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Fixed income funds

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Fixed income

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Implementing our approach

Exclusionary screens

ESG evaluations

Impact investing

Thematic investing

Stewardship

Other asset classes

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We partner with investment managers from around the world