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NBI Sustainable Portfolios at a glance

What are NBI Sustainable Portfolios?

NBI Sustainable Portfolios are turnkey solutions offered by National Bank Investments Inc. They provide a well-diversified portfolio designed to keep you on track, even as markets evolve.  
 
These portfolios are tailored for investors who want exposure to businesses or issuers that adopt leading sustainable development practices in their sector or embrace opportunities created by the transition to a more equitable economy. 
 
With 6 portfolios to choose from, it’s easy to find the one that aligns with your investor profile and financial goals while investing responsibly.

NBI Sustainable Portfolios are ideal if you're looking for:

  • A simple solution aligned with your investor profile, goals, and risk tolerance
  • A balance of current income and long-term capital appreciation
  • A program designed to help reduce management fees
  • An investment approach that prioritizes sustainability

 

$500

Minimum initial investment

$50

Minimum purchase and redemption

$25

Minimum systematic investment amount

A variety of responsible investment approaches

NBI Sustainable Portfolios apply a multi-faceted strategy to responsible investing and aim to invest in a sustainable manner.  

Portfolio managers use a variety of recognized approaches to guide their investment decisions.

Responsible investment approaches

All NBI Sustainable Portfolios are built on the following 3 responsible investment approaches.

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ESG integration takes into account environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in investment analysis and decisions.

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Exclusions, or negative screening, involve removing companies, issuers, sectors, or countries from the investment universe based on ESG criteria, norms, or standards. In the case of the NBI Sustainable Portfolios, the underlying funds aim to exclude companies that are significantly involved* in:

  • Tobacco production and distribution 
  • Weapons manufacturing 
  • Oil and gas production 
  • Coal mining 
  • Offshore oil and gas drilling and extraction in the Arctic. 

*Please refer to the prospectus for details of corporate involvement assessed according to criteria and revenue thresholds provided by third parties, and a full description of excluded activities and products.

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Portfolio managers ensure engagement by using their rights and influence as shareholders or bondholders to promote sustainable practices and create long-term value.

Sustainable investment approaches

In addition, the funds that make up the NBI Sustainable Portfolios all incorporate one or more of these sustainable investment approaches.

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The best-in-class approach focuses on investing in issuers, companies, sectors, or countries that demonstrate superior ESG performance compared to their peers, a benchmark index, or a predefined standard.

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The thematic investment approach targets issuers or companies likely to benefit from sustainability trends such as climate or health.

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The impact investing approach enables investors to pursue positive, measurable environmental and social outcomes while aiming for an attractive financial return.

Thanks to NBI’s open architecture, the portfolio managers selected to manage the sustainable funds within the NBI Sustainable Portfolios bring world-renowned expertise in responsible investing.

The 6 NBI Sustainable Portfolios

Dark blue square icon representing fixed incomes   Fixed income

Light blue square icon representing Canadian equities  Canadian equity

Red square icon representing global equities  Global equity

The NBI Sustainable Secure Portfolio is made up of 80% fixed income, 15% global equities and 5% Canadian equities.

NBI Sustainable Secure Portfolio

Perfect if you are looking to:

  • Earn a high level of regular investment income
  • Enjoy medium-term capital appreciation
The NBI Sustainable Secure Portfolio is made up of 70% fixed income, 22.5% global equities and 7.5% Canadian equities.

NBI Sustainable Conservative Portfolio

Perfect if you are looking to:

  • Earn a high level of regular investment income
  • Enjoy some long-term capital appreciation
The NBI Sustainable Secure Portfolio is made up of 55% fixed income, 34% global equities and 11% Canadian equities.

NBI Sustainable Moderate Portfolio

Perfect if you are looking to:

  • Earn a high level of regular investment income
  • Enjoy long-term capital appreciation
The NBI Sustainable Secure Portfolio is made up of 40% fixed income, 45% global equities and 15% Canadian equities.

NBI Sustainable Balanced Portfolio

Perfect if you are looking to:

  • Earn a regular investment income
  • Enjoy long-term capital appreciation
The NBI Sustainable Growth Portfolio is made up of 60% global equities, 20% Canadian equities and 20% fixed income.

NBI Sustainable Growth Portfolio

Perfect if you are looking to:

  • Earn some regular investment income
  • Enjoy long-term capital appreciation
The NBI Sustainable Equity Portfolio is made up of 75% global equities and 25% Canadian equities.

NBI Sustainable Equity Portfolio

Perfect if you are looking to:

  • Enjoy long-term capital appreciation

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Reduce your management fees

Take advantage of reduced management fees based on the value of the assets you hold in certain series of NBI Sustainable Portfolios. This provides a compelling reason to consolidate your investment accounts.

How it works

  • Fee reductions are determined based on the total market value of your assets held in NBI Portfolios (see table).
  • They are calculated daily as soon as you meet the eligibility criteria.
  • A credit is then applied directly to your account.
  • This amount is automatically reinvested in additional securities of the same series each quarter.
Total assets in NBI Sustainable Portfolios Management fee reduction
$174,9991 or less 0.10%
$175,0002 and more 0.20%

Eligibility

If you have assets with a total net value of at least $100,000 in one or more NBI Sustainable Portfolios, you will automatically be eligible.

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NBI Portfolios

NBI Portfolios allow you to invest in a full, diverse range of mutual funds.

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Principal-protected investments

Put your money in a GIC and guarantee your principal at maturity ($500 minimum investment).

Learn more

See the Canadian Sustainable Companies Flex GIC

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