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RBC Canadian Equity Fund Series A
Canadian Equity
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NAVPS (10-06-2026) |
$42.03 |
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| Change |
$0.22
(0.52%)
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As at August 31, 2026
As at July 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 31, 1973): 9.14%
| 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 | 2.13% | 3.90% | 5.83% | 14.36% | 27.20% | 24.93% | 21.90% | 17.67% | 13.87% | 16.26% | 13.46% | 11.64% | 11.26% | 10.67% |
| Benchmark | 3.10% | 4.88% | 6.79% | 16.00% | 29.91% | 27.87% | 24.76% | 20.48% | 15.28% | 17.34% | 15.30% | 13.87% | 13.45% | 12.81% |
| Category Average | 1.64% | 3.64% | 5.23% | 12.49% | 21.85% | 20.98% | 19.53% | 16.12% | 12.23% | 14.67% | 12.51% | 11.06% | 10.78% | 10.20% |
| Category Rank | 306 / 761 | 434 / 756 | 377 / 748 | 221 / 745 | 128 / 731 | 138 / 687 | 170 / 666 | 207 / 652 | 174 / 590 | 196 / 555 | 232 / 517 | 255 / 476 | 246 / 441 | 222 / 415 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 5.40% | 1.13% | 3.10% | 1.21% | 1.04% | 6.95% | -3.96% | 3.81% | 2.16% | 0.35% | 1.39% | 2.13% |
| Benchmark | 5.40% | 0.97% | 3.86% | 1.32% | 0.84% | 7.72% | -4.32% | 3.81% | 2.52% | 0.50% | 1.22% | 3.10% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
13.90% (January 1980)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-20.10% (October 1987)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 19.70% | 6.66% | -9.68% | 19.74% | -1.71% | 26.16% | -5.06% | 10.20% | 18.11% | 28.95% |
| Benchmark | 21.08% | 9.10% | -8.89% | 22.88% | 5.60% | 25.09% | -5.84% | 11.75% | 21.65% | 31.68% |
| Category Average | 16.46% | 6.89% | -9.47% | 19.21% | 3.42% | 23.26% | -4.82% | 9.85% | 17.87% | 23.63% |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 141/ 395 | 250/ 425 | 259/ 451 | 314/ 497 | 426/ 524 | 179/ 558 | 325/ 622 | 338/ 656 | 414/ 677 | 131/ 703 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
28.95% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-9.68% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 93.28 |
| Income Trust Units | 3.27 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.73 |
| US Equity | 1.15 |
| International Equity | 0.56 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 34.82 |
| Basic Materials | 14.04 |
| Energy | 12.39 |
| Industrial Services | 7.68 |
| Technology | 5.83 |
| Other | 25.24 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 98.68 |
| Latin America | 0.75 |
| Asia | 0.32 |
| Europe | 0.24 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 8.20 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 6.20 |
| RBC Canadian Small & Mid-Cap Resources Fund Ser O | 4.71 |
| Bank of Montreal | 3.76 |
| Shopify Inc Cl A | 3.73 |
| Enbridge Inc | 3.14 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 3.05 |
| Brookfield Corp Cl A | 2.75 |
| Canadian Natural Resources Ltd | 2.73 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia | 2.28 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
RBC Canadian Equity Fund Series A
Median
Other - Canadian Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 10.41% | 12.33% | 13.31% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.97 | 0.98 | 1.01 |
| Alpha | -0.02 | -0.01 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.98% |
| Sharpe | 1.64 | 0.88 | 0.69 |
| Sortino | 3.61 | 1.42 | 0.87 |
| Treynor | 0.18 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Tax Efficiency | 95.20% | 91.61% | 89.06% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 9.43% | 10.41% | 12.33% | 13.31% |
| Beta | 0.91 | 0.97 | 0.98 | 1.01 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | -0.02 | -0.01 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.98% |
| Sharpe | 2.38 | 1.64 | 0.88 | 0.69 |
| Sortino | - | 3.61 | 1.42 | 0.87 |
| Treynor | 0.25 | 0.18 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Tax Efficiency | 95.61% | 95.20% | 91.61% | 89.06% |
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 | January 31, 1973 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $3,395 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBF269 | NL | Open |
Investment Objectives
• To provide long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of major Canadian companies in order to provide broad exposure to economic growth opportunities in Canada. It may also invest in securities of comparable foreign companies. 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
The fund’s investment process is primarily based on fundamental research, although the portfolio manager will also consider quantitative and technical factors. Stock selection decisions are ultimately based on an understanding of the company, its business and its outlook. To achieve the fund’s objectives, the portfolio manager: • seeks companies that offer the best relative value on a risk-reward basis, with a focus on companies offering superior growth; • invests primarily in large-cap Canadian
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 | 1.87% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.60% |
| 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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