PortfoliosLab logoPortfoliosLab logo
North Square McKee Bond Fund (NMKBX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Fund Info

Inception Date
Dec 27, 2020
Min. Investment
$5,000,000
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond

Share Price Chart


Loading graphics...

Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs

Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.


Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in North Square McKee Bond Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


Loading graphics...

S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

North Square McKee Bond Fund (NMKBX) has returned -0.06% so far this year and 4.30% over the past 12 months.


North Square McKee Bond Fund

1D
0.57%
1M
-1.88%
YTD
-0.06%
6M
0.91%
1Y
4.30%
3Y*
4.08%
5Y*
0.99%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 29, 2020, NMKBX's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.07%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 82.5 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -3.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, NMKBX closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 14, 2023 with a return of +1.3%, while the worst single day was Jun 13, 2022 at -1.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.21%1.64%-1.88%-0.06%
20250.47%2.28%0.01%0.34%-0.75%1.63%-0.17%1.03%1.26%0.60%0.64%-0.27%7.26%
2024-0.16%-1.18%1.01%-2.61%1.78%1.14%2.18%1.50%1.44%-2.52%1.10%-1.75%1.78%
20232.57%-2.68%2.72%0.63%-0.93%-0.16%-0.17%-0.29%-2.66%-1.83%4.97%3.99%5.96%
2022-1.28%-0.84%-2.47%-2.65%0.70%-1.26%2.17%-2.21%-3.49%-1.29%2.94%-0.01%-9.46%
2021-0.25%-0.75%-0.62%0.54%0.27%0.19%0.68%-0.23%-0.43%-0.54%0.07%-0.17%-1.24%

Benchmark Metrics

North Square McKee Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.23%, beta of 0.05, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 30, 2020.

  • This fund participated in 32.48% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 16.58% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.05 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.02 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
  • R² of 0.02 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
0.23%
Beta
0.05
0.02
Upside Capture
16.58%
Downside Capture
32.48%

Expense Ratio

NMKBX has an expense ratio of 0.28%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NMKBX ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


NMKBX Risk / Return Rank: 5858
Overall Rank
NMKBX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NMKBX Sortino Ratio Rank: 5555
Sortino Ratio Rank
NMKBX Omega Ratio Rank: 4141
Omega Ratio Rank
NMKBX Calmar Ratio Rank: 8181
Calmar Ratio Rank
NMKBX Martin Ratio Rank: 5858
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for North Square McKee Bond Fund (NMKBX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


NMKBXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.07

0.90

+0.17

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.53

1.39

+0.14

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.19

1.21

-0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.99

1.40

+0.59

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.59

6.61

-1.02

Explore NMKBX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

North Square McKee Bond Fund provided a 4.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.37 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.4020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021
Dividend$0.37$0.38$0.36$0.31$0.18$0.08

Dividend yield

4.24%4.25%4.19%3.54%2.12%0.77%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for North Square McKee Bond Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.09
2025$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.38
2024$0.03$0.04$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.36
2023$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.02$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.31
2022$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.18
2021$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.00$0.08

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


Loading graphics...

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the North Square McKee Bond Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the North Square McKee Bond Fund was 14.25%, occurring on Oct 19, 2023. Recovery took 227 trading sessions.

The current North Square McKee Bond Fund drawdown is 1.88%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-14.25%Aug 5, 2021556Oct 19, 2023227Sep 16, 2024783
-5.04%Sep 17, 202481Jan 13, 2025115Jun 30, 2025196
-2.43%Mar 2, 202619Mar 26, 2026
-1.61%Jan 5, 202159Mar 30, 202185Jul 30, 2021144
-1.13%Jul 2, 20259Jul 15, 202510Jul 29, 202519

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


Loading graphics...