1Non-financial results refer to the results derived from the RI and ESG strategies employed by NEI Investments, aligning with the funds' investment objectives and strategies. For a comprehensive list of the RI and ESG strategies utilized by NEI Investments, along with their investment objectives and strategies, please refer to the prospectus.
Morningstar Ratings reflect performance as of March 31, 2024, and are subject to change monthly. The ratings are calculated from a fund’s 3, 5, and 10-year returns measured against 91-day Treasury bill and peer group returns. For each time period the top 10% of the funds in a category get five stars. The Overall Rating is a weighted combination of the 3, 5 and 10-year ratings. For greater detail see www.morningstar.ca.
The annualized rate of return for NEI U.S. Equity RS Fund (series F) as of March 31, 2024 are: 1 year 26.93%, 3 year 14.43%, 5 year 13.26% and 10 year 11.97%. For NEI U.S. Equity RS Fund in the U.S. Equity Category, the star ratings and number of funds for each period are as follows: Series F - one year is three stars, out of 1159 funds, three years is five stars, out of 1022 funds, five years is four stars, out of 866 funds, ten years is three stars, out of 494 funds.
The annualized rate of return for NEI Global Total Return Bond Fund (series F) as of March 31, 2024 are: 1 year 6.61%, 3 year 1.31%, 5 year 2.22% and 10 year 2.61%. For NEI Global Total Return Bond Fund in the Multi-Sector Fixed Income Category, the star ratings and number of funds for each period are as follows: Series F - one year is three stars, out of 259 funds, three years is four stars, out of 243 funds, five years is four stars, out of 213 funds, ten years is four stars, out of 60 funds.
Within each CIFSC category, the top 10% of funds receive five stars, the next 22.5% four stars, the middle 35% three stars, the next 22.5% two stars, and the bottom 10% receive one star. Funds are rated for up to three time periods— three-, five-, and 10 years—and these ratings are combined to produce an overall rating. Funds with less than three years of history are not rated. Ratings are objective, based entirely on a mathematical evaluation of past performance. They’re a useful tool for identifying funds worthy of further research but shouldn’t be considered buy or sell recommendations. © 2024 Morningstar Research Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete, or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Morningstar rates mutual funds from one to five stars based on how well they’ve performed (after adjusting for risk) in comparison to similar funds.
Series F units are only available to investors who participate in eligible fee-based programs with their registered dealers that have entered into a Series F Distribution agreement with NEI Investments.
Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus and/or Fund Facts before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated.
NEI Investments is a registered trademark of Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. (“NEI LP”). Northwest & Ethical Investments Inc. is the general partner of NEI LP and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aviso Wealth Inc. (“Aviso”). Aviso is the sole limited partner of the NEI LP. Aviso is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aviso Wealth LP, which in turn is owned 50% by Desjardins Financial Holding Inc. and 50% by a limited partnership owned by the five Provincial Credit Union Centrals and The CUMIS Group Limited.”