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RBC Global Bond Fund Series A
Global Fixed Income
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NAVPS (11-11-2026) |
$8.94 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.01
(-0.12%)
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As at October 31, 2026
As at September 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (October 31, 1991): 3.48%
| 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 | 1.57% | -0.72% | -1.50% | -2.33% | -3.10% | -0.73% | 1.84% | 0.87% | -2.49% | -2.62% | -1.65% | -0.35% | -0.48% | -0.48% |
| Benchmark | -0.20% | -1.41% | 0.33% | -0.41% | -2.33% | 1.87% | 4.48% | 4.09% | 0.34% | -1.27% | -0.12% | 1.08% | 0.93% | 0.56% |
| Category Average | 1.31% | -0.41% | -0.63% | -0.89% | -1.37% | 1.27% | 3.94% | 3.28% | -0.11% | -0.17% | 0.40% | 1.26% | 0.90% | 0.87% |
| Category Rank | 73 / 247 | 178 / 242 | 190 / 238 | 199 / 236 | 194 / 233 | 183 / 202 | 171 / 179 | 141 / 146 | 118 / 121 | 89 / 97 | 84 / 89 | 77 / 81 | 61 / 66 | 53 / 58 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -0.14% | -0.65% | 0.07% | 1.46% | -2.34% | -0.01% | 0.39% | 0.20% | -1.37% | -0.30% | -1.97% | 1.57% |
| Benchmark | -0.23% | -1.70% | -0.25% | 1.83% | -0.86% | -1.43% | 1.42% | 2.33% | -1.94% | -0.84% | -0.38% | -0.20% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
7.17% (December 1991)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-4.16% (October 1992)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 3.43% | 1.33% | 1.10% | 5.42% | 6.39% | -4.00% | -14.74% | 4.56% | 0.04% | 1.18% |
| Benchmark | -1.36% | -0.08% | 7.82% | 1.45% | 7.03% | -6.05% | -10.83% | 2.72% | 6.80% | 3.01% |
| Category Average | 2.08% | 2.75% | -0.04% | 5.49% | 5.94% | -1.81% | -10.70% | 5.33% | 2.37% | 3.68% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 9/ 40 | 43/ 62 | 30/ 70 | 55/ 83 | 46/ 90 | 84/ 97 | 114/ 124 | 106/ 146 | 160/ 180 | 187/ 207 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
6.39% (2020)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-14.74% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign Government Bonds | 68.21 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 15.11 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 13.72 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 1.68 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 1.16 |
| Other | 0.12 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 84.87 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 15.11 |
| Other | 0.02 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 51.59 |
| Europe | 29.24 |
| Asia | 9.91 |
| Latin America | 3.34 |
| Multi-National | 2.35 |
| Other | 3.57 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Dollar | 3.13 |
| Germany Government 15-Feb-2031 | 2.86 |
| Italy Government 2.80% 01-Dec-2028 | 2.35 |
| United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds 1.250% Apr 15, 2031 | 2.25 |
| United States Treasury 2.88% 15-May-2043 | 1.87 |
| United States Treasury 0.63% 15-Aug-2030 | 1.85 |
| United States Treasury 3.63% 31-Aug-2029 | 1.80 |
| Japan Government Thirty Year Bond 3.200% Sep 20, 2055 | 1.62 |
| France Government 25-Nov-2031 | 1.54 |
| United States Treasury 2.13% 15-Apr-2029 | 1.52 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
RBC Global Bond Fund Series A
Median
Other - Global Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 4.49% | 5.38% | 4.50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.46 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.03 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.42% | 0.53% | 0.45% |
| Sharpe | -0.29 | -1.01 | -0.52 |
| Sortino | -0.34 | -1.16 | -0.90 |
| Treynor | -0.02 | -0.08 | -0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | 69.11% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 4.14% | 4.49% | 5.38% | 4.50% |
| Beta | 0.46 | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.46 |
| Alpha | -0.02 | -0.01 | -0.03 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.28% | 0.42% | 0.53% | 0.45% |
| Sharpe | -1.28 | -0.29 | -1.01 | -0.52 |
| Sortino | -1.54 | -0.34 | -1.16 | -0.90 |
| Treynor | -0.11 | -0.02 | -0.08 | -0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | - | 69.11% | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | October 31, 1991 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $12,470 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBF267 | NL | Open |
Investment Objectives
• To achieve above average long-term total returns by taking advantage of interest rate and currency fluctuations in world fixed-income markets. • To provide total returns comprised of interest income and some capital growth. The fund invests primarily in high-quality fixed-income securities, denominated in foreign currencies and issued internationally by Canadian and foreign governments. The fund may also invest in fixed-income securities issued by Canadian and foreign corporations and supranat
Investment Strategy
To achieve the fund’s objectives, the portfolio manager: • invests in fixed-income securities of governments, their agencies, supranational organizations or companies throughout the world; • selects securities based on fundamental economic analysis examining economic growth, inflation and the fiscal and monetary policy in each country; • uses a disciplined approach to assess opportunities within four risk categories: ? currency risk – generally, the fund hedges currency exposure back to the Cana
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited
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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 | 1.56% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.35% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 0.75% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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