NBI Global Small Cap Fund ETFH Series (NBSC.F)

Overview

The NBI Global Small Cap Fund FH Series is a mutual fund focused on delivering long-term capital appreciation by investing mainly in equity securities of small to medium-sized companies worldwide. The fund aims for diversification across developed markets, including the European Union and the United States, while retaining a modest allocation to other regions. It restricts exposure to emerging markets to about 20% of its net assets. This fund is managed by National Bank Investments Inc. and sub-advised by PineStone Asset Management, and it specifically targets small and mid-cap equities to capitalize on growth possibilities among lesser-known companies that are typically outside the large-cap indices.

The fund's sector allocation is diversified, featuring significant exposures in industrial goods and services, consumer goods, technology, real estate, and healthcare. The benchmark for performance comparison is the MSCI World Small Cap Net Index (CAD), which provides a comprehensive representation of the global small cap equity landscape. This fund is designed for medium to long-term investors, playing a critical role in diversifying a portfolio while offering potential growth opportunities, especially for those interested in the dynamics and innovation prevalent in smaller companies on the global front.

Products and Services

• Mutual Fund Investment

  The NBI Global Small Cap Fund FH Series serves as a primary product, focusing on mutual fund investments that primarily target equities in small and medium capitalization companies globally. This mutual fund is tailored for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation.

• Diversification Strategy

  The fund employs a well-balanced diversification strategy across various developed markets, limiting its exposure to emerging markets. This enables investors to mitigate risks associated with concentrating investments in a single region or sector.

• Sector Exposure

  Through strategic sector allocation, the fund provides investors with notable exposures in critical sectors such as industrial goods, consumer goods, technology, real estate, and healthcare, thus taking advantage of growth in diverse industries.

• Performance Benchmarking

  The fund’s performance is benchmarked against the MSCI World Small Cap Net Index (CAD), ensuring that investors have a reliable measure of how well the fund is performing against a comprehensive index representing the small-cap equity universe.

• Management Expertise

  Managed by National Bank Investments Inc. and sub-advised by PineStone Asset Management, the fund benefits from a team of experienced professionals tasked with identifying and leveraging growth opportunities in the small cap space.

• Investment Horizon

  The NBI Global Small Cap Fund FH Series is intended for medium to long-term investors, emphasizing the importance of patience and strategic investment to achieve desired growth and capital appreciation over time.