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RBC Canadian Bond Index ETF Fund Series A
Canadian Fixed Income
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NAVPS (09-15-2026) |
$10.08 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.01
(0.11%)
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As at August 31, 2026
As at July 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (November 15, 1999): 3.52%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | -0.26% | -1.45% | -2.06% | -0.11% | 1.21% | 1.70% | 3.49% | 2.69% | -0.39% | -0.72% | 0.06% | 1.09% | 1.05% | 0.73% |
| Benchmark | -0.27% | -1.44% | -1.99% | 0.31% | 1.76% | 2.22% | 4.06% | 3.10% | 0.14% | -0.18% | 0.62% | 1.72% | 1.69% | 1.35% |
| Category Average | -0.22% | -1.47% | -2.12% | -0.10% | 1.21% | 1.79% | 3.66% | 2.78% | -0.29% | -0.48% | 0.31% | 1.21% | 1.09% | 0.86% |
| Category Rank | 327 / 486 | 341 / 478 | 351 / 474 | 378 / 470 | 376 / 465 | 375 / 442 | 343 / 408 | 317 / 387 | 303 / 379 | 295 / 356 | 289 / 336 | 257 / 319 | 222 / 293 | 211 / 270 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.86% | 0.61% | 0.09% | -1.24% | 0.52% | 1.47% | -2.03% | 0.17% | 1.28% | 0.48% | -1.67% | -0.26% |
| Benchmark | 1.80% | 0.76% | 0.26% | -1.36% | 0.63% | 1.70% | -1.99% | 0.06% | 1.41% | 0.44% | -1.61% | -0.27% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
4.47% (January 2015)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-3.64% (April 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.89% | 1.89% | 0.70% | 6.07% | 7.70% | -3.21% | -11.98% | 5.99% | 3.37% | 1.93% |
| Benchmark | 1.54% | 2.70% | 1.29% | 6.97% | 8.61% | -2.71% | -11.46% | 6.38% | 4.10% | 2.40% |
| Category Average | 1.60% | 1.96% | -0.34% | 6.21% | 8.18% | -2.79% | -12.16% | 6.16% | 3.68% | 2.23% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 207/ 255 | 144/ 281 | 148/ 302 | 205/ 329 | 302/ 341 | 273/ 363 | 233/ 380 | 278/ 388 | 338/ 412 | 370/ 450 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
7.70% (2020)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-11.98% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Government Bonds | 73.56 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 25.41 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.50 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 0.40 |
| Canadian Bonds - Other | 0.11 |
| Other | 0.02 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 99.49 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 0.50 |
| Financial Services | 0.02 |
| Other | -0.01 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.90 |
| Asia | 0.06 |
| Europe | 0.03 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Idx ETF (XBB) | 99.63 |
| National Bank of Canada TD 2.150% Jul 02, 2026 | 0.75 |
| Canadian Dollar | -0.38 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
RBC Canadian Bond Index ETF Fund Series A
Median
Other - Canadian Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 5.21% | 6.14% | 5.29% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.95 | 1.02 | 0.99 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.92% | 0.96% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe | 0.04 | -0.52 | -0.21 |
| Sortino | 0.17 | -0.68 | -0.53 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | -0.03 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 69.89% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 4.25% | 5.21% | 6.14% | 5.29% |
| Beta | 0.97 | 0.95 | 1.02 | 0.99 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.99% | 0.92% | 0.96% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe | -0.23 | 0.04 | -0.52 | -0.21 |
| Sortino | -0.51 | 0.17 | -0.68 | -0.53 |
| Treynor | -0.01 | 0.00 | -0.03 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 10.12% | 69.89% | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | November 15, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $401 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBF700 |
Investment Objectives
• To track the performance of a generally recognized Canadian bond market index. • To provide a total return consisting of income and modest capital growth. The fund invests primarily in fixed-income securities such as bonds, debentures and notes issued by Canadian governments and corporations in substantially the same proportion as its benchmark index, either directly or indirectly through investment in other mutual funds. We will not change the fundamental investment objectives of the fund unl
Investment Strategy
To achieve the fund’s objectives, the portfolio manager: • manages the fund to track the performance of the FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index* (or any successor thereto). The FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index is a market capitalization weighted index consisting of a broadly diversified portfolio which may include federal, provincial, corporate and municipal investment-grade bonds issued by Canadian issuers; • invests up to 100% of the fund’s assets in units of other mutual funds (specifically, the i
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) |
| Registrar |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc. Royal Bank of Canada RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) |
| Distributor |
Royal Mutual Funds Inc. |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 25 |
| PAC Subsequent | 25 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 10,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 100 |
Fees
| MER | 0.70% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.59% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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