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Canadian Neutral Balanced
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NAVPS (06-29-2026) |
$18.91 |
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| Change |
$0.05
(0.27%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (December 31, 1987): 6.54%
| 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 | 2.61% | 1.62% | 6.27% | 6.68% | 18.08% | 14.35% | 13.19% | 9.78% | 7.18% | 8.65% | 7.72% | 7.10% | 6.55% | 6.77% |
| Benchmark | 2.02% | 0.78% | 6.74% | 6.61% | 20.17% | 17.85% | 15.09% | 10.87% | 8.70% | 10.00% | 8.86% | 8.38% | 7.86% | 7.88% |
| Category Average | 2.32% | 1.65% | 5.51% | 5.77% | 14.27% | 12.42% | 11.61% | 8.40% | 6.40% | 7.86% | 6.84% | 6.29% | 5.82% | 5.98% |
| Category Rank | 120 / 461 | 247 / 460 | 202 / 457 | 170 / 457 | 110 / 453 | 156 / 447 | 158 / 429 | 139 / 416 | 195 / 397 | 186 / 373 | 165 / 363 | 165 / 357 | 156 / 345 | 148 / 330 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.04% | 0.46% | 2.14% | 3.55% | 1.33% | 1.12% | -0.39% | 1.18% | 3.75% | -3.96% | 3.13% | 2.61% |
| Benchmark | 1.62% | 0.59% | 2.90% | 3.78% | 0.87% | 2.24% | 0.12% | 0.74% | 5.01% | -3.27% | 2.12% | 2.02% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
7.19% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-9.11% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 6.99% | 7.04% | -4.79% | 13.20% | 8.45% | 11.35% | -10.89% | 8.94% | 12.87% | 13.68% |
| Benchmark | 11.97% | 6.22% | -4.30% | 15.62% | 7.61% | 11.90% | -8.20% | 9.43% | 13.55% | 17.74% |
| Category Average | 6.65% | 5.72% | -4.72% | 12.57% | 6.33% | 10.85% | -9.35% | 8.27% | 11.70% | 11.06% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Category Rank | 209/ 328 | 119/ 339 | 230/ 350 | 201/ 360 | 71/ 369 | 239/ 384 | 381/ 407 | 174/ 427 | 210/ 441 | 116/ 447 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
13.68% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-10.89% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 34.71 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 24.45 |
| International Equity | 14.98 |
| US Equity | 9.94 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 9.75 |
| Other | 6.17 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 34.62 |
| Financial Services | 15.88 |
| Technology | 9.50 |
| Basic Materials | 7.81 |
| Energy | 6.44 |
| Other | 25.75 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 84.55 |
| Asia | 7.19 |
| Europe | 6.94 |
| Latin America | 0.85 |
| Africa and Middle East | 0.25 |
| Other | 0.22 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| RBC Emerging Markets Equity Fund Series O | 3.34 |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 2.51 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 1.84 |
| RBC Canadian Core Real Estate Fund Series N | 1.79 |
| Shopify Inc Cl A | 1.55 |
| RBC Global Infrastructure Fund LP O | 1.45 |
| Ontario Province 2.95% 08-Sep-2030 | 1.40 |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd | 1.22 |
| Canadian Natural Resources Ltd | 1.20 |
| RBC Canadian Small & Mid-Cap Resources Fund Ser O | 1.16 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
RBC Balanced Fund Series A
Median
Other - Canadian Neutral Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 7.44% | 8.85% | 8.33% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.95 | 0.99 | 0.96 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.93% | 0.95% | 0.95% |
| Sharpe | 1.23 | 0.50 | 0.60 |
| Sortino | 2.40 | 0.75 | 0.70 |
| Treynor | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | 90.13% | 83.38% | 85.49% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 7.28% | 7.44% | 8.85% | 8.33% |
| Beta | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.99 | 0.96 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.88% | 0.93% | 0.95% | 0.95% |
| Sharpe | 2.01 | 1.23 | 0.50 | 0.60 |
| Sortino | 3.28 | 2.40 | 0.75 | 0.70 |
| Treynor | 0.15 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | 90.95% | 90.13% | 83.38% | 85.49% |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Fundata E Score
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Fundata S Score
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Fundata G Score
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
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Fund Details
| Start Date | December 31, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $5,816 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBF272 |
Investment Objectives
> To provide a combination of capital growth and modest income. The fund invests primarily in a balance of Canadian equities, bonds and short-term debt securities. The fund may also invest in foreign securities. We will not change the fundamental investment objectives of the fund unless we have the consent of a majority of the voting unitholders of the fund to do so.
Investment Strategy
To achieve the fund’s objectives, the portfolio manager: invests in equity, fixed-income and cash securities; employs a strategic asset allocation approach, determining the appropriate asset mix within broad pre-established guidelines for each asset class as follows: Fixed income 40%, Canadian equities 34%, U.S. equities 13%, International equities 9%, Emerging markets equities 4%.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited RBC Global Asset Management (Asia) Limited |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
RBC Investor Services Trust |
| 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 | 2.10% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.85% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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