MONTREAL, May 6, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - National Bank
Investments Inc. (NBI) announced today changes in the management
fees and risk ratings of select NBI Funds. NBI will also be
updating the names of select Meritage Portfolios and changing the
NBI Unconstrained Fixed Income Fund investment strategy with
the filing of its most recent prospectus renewal.
These changes are in keeping with NBI's client-centric approach
and commitment to providing investors with access to innovative
investment solutions at competitive pricing.
Management fee change
The management fee for the
following NBI Fund has been reduced as follows (effective
May 6, 2020):
Fund
|
Current management
fee
|
New management
fee
|
NBI High Yield Bond
Fund (F and F5 Series)
|
0.93%
|
0.80%
|
Risk rating changes
NBI also announced a change in the
risk rating of certain NBI Funds (effective May 6, 2020):
Fund
|
Current risk
level
|
New risk
level
|
NBI Dividend
Fund
|
Low
|
Low to
medium
|
NBI Canadian Equity
Fund
|
Low to
medium
|
Medium
|
NBI Canadian All Cap
Equity Fund
|
Low to
medium
|
Medium
|
NBI Global Real
Assets Income Fund
|
Low to
medium
|
Medium
|
NBI U.S. Equity
Fund
|
Low to
medium
|
Medium
|
NBI U.S. Bond Private
Portfolio
|
Low
|
Low to
medium
|
NBI Canadian
Preferred Equity Private Portfolio
|
Low to
medium
|
Medium
|
Select Meritage Portfolios name updates
NBI will be
updating the name of select Meritage portfolios (effective on or
about May 14, 2020):
Current portfolio
name
|
New product
name
|
Meritage Dynamic
Growth Portfolio
|
Meritage Growth Plus
Portfolio
|
Meritage Dynamic
Growth Class Portfolio
|
Meritage Growth Plus
Class Portfolio
|
Meritage Dynamic
Growth Income Portfolio
|
Meritage Growth Plus
Income Portfolio
|
Meritage Global
Dynamic Growth Portfolio
|
Meritage Global
Growth Plus Portfolio
|
Meritage Global
Dynamic Growth Class Portfolio
|
Meritage Global
Growth Plus Class Portfolio
|
NBI Unconstrained Fixed Income Fund investment strategy
change
The investment objective of the NBI Unconstrained
Fixed Income Fund remains unchanged. However, its investment
strategy will be modified to allow it to invest 100% in underlying
funds (effective on or about May 14,
2020). This change is in line with the governance process of
NBI's open architecture structure.
The changes will be reflected in the NBI Funds simplified
prospectus, which will be available on the SEDAR
website (www.sedar.com) as well as on the National Bank
Investments website (www.nbinvestments.ca).
About National Bank Investments Inc.
National Bank Investments ("NBI") is an
investment fund management firm committed to manufacturing and
distributing mutual funds, investment solutions and services
designed to help Canadian investors pursue their financial goals.
As at March 31, 2020, the value of
assets under management in NBI products amounted to $55 billion.
Guided by a 100% open architecture structure, NBI is
dedicated to providing diverse solutions to meet the evolving needs
of its clients. NBI consistently strives to be recognized as a key
partner by combining innovation and excellence. NBI's role is not
limited to administrative aspects of management; NBI Advisory
Services and its registered representatives form a team of
specialists who provide information and advice to help advisors
build portfolios adapted to their clients' financial needs. Follow
NBI's activities at nbinvestments.ca or via social media
such as YouTube and LinkedIn.
About NBI Funds and Meritage Portfolios
The
NBI Funds are offered by, and the Meritage Portfolios® (together,
the "Funds") are managed by, National Bank Investments Inc., a
wholly owned subsidiary of National Bank of Canada. Commissions, trailing commissions,
management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund
investments. Please read the prospectus of the Funds before
investing. The Funds' securities are not insured by the Canada
Deposit Insurance Corporation or by any other government deposit
insurer. The Funds are not guaranteed, their values change
frequently and past performance may not be repeated.
® MERITAGE PORTFOLIOS and the Meritage Portfolios logo are
trade-marks of National Bank of Canada, used under license by National Bank
Investments Inc.
About National Bank of Canada
With $289 billion in assets as at January 31, 2020, National Bank of
Canada, together with its
subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading integrated financial groups.
It has more than 26,000 employees in knowledge-intensive positions
and has been recognized numerous times as a top employer and for
its commitment to diversity. Its securities are listed on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). Follow the Bank's activities
at nbc.ca or via social media such
as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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