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RBC Global Resources Fund Series A

Natural Resources Equity

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FundGrade D

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Fundata ESG Grade D

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FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient

FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient

2015

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NAVPS
(03-16-2026)
$70.02
Change
$0.26 (0.38%)

As at February 28, 2026

As at January 31, 2026

As at February 28, 2026

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RBC Global Resources Fund Series A

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Fund Returns

Inception Return (December 31, 2000): 8.99%

Fund Returns
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 9.59% 20.32% 26.16% 20.06% 31.95% 20.58% 13.84% 12.98% 14.60% 16.90% 12.22% 10.23% 9.35% 11.50%
Benchmark 15.01% 26.31% 49.75% 26.17% 81.89% 52.36% 31.14% 22.14% 25.01% 21.37% 17.71% 15.52% 12.50% 13.82%
Category Average 9.82% 25.88% 46.20% 21.42% 70.66% 38.53% 24.03% 18.51% 21.82% 24.00% 17.39% 13.73% 11.39% 13.65%
Category Rank 55 / 114 105 / 113 109 / 112 71 / 114 103 / 112 107 / 108 106 / 107 96 / 106 98 / 102 91 / 100 97 / 100 94 / 98 78 / 88 72 / 83
Quartile Ranking 2 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Monthly Return

Monthly Return
Return % Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb
Fund 1.21% -8.26% 2.84% 2.62% 1.65% 5.00% 2.82% -0.41% 2.39% 0.21% 9.56% 9.59%
Benchmark 5.16% -2.32% 3.24% 3.09% 1.31% 9.67% 11.75% -2.92% 9.29% 0.11% 9.70% 15.01%

Best Monthly Return Since Inception

15.71% (November 2020)

Worst Monthly Return Since Inception

-20.93% (October 2008)

Calendar Return (%)

Calendar Return
Return % 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Fund 27.81% 3.97% -11.93% 10.89% -0.38% 23.79% 19.39% 1.25% 5.66% 15.42%
Benchmark 36.74% -1.69% -15.86% 20.06% -7.01% 21.57% 12.86% -0.78% 19.24% 51.44%
Category Average 40.92% -2.18% -21.77% 9.95% 5.03% 32.84% 13.19% 2.62% 7.76% 44.14%
Quartile Ranking 4 1 1 3 4 4 2 3 4 4
Category Rank 72/ 83 20/ 88 18/ 98 54/ 100 87/ 100 77/ 101 36/ 103 60/ 107 85/ 108 103/ 110

Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)

27.81% (2016)

Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)

-11.93% (2018)

Asset Allocation

Asset Allocation
Name Percent
US Equity 43.99
International Equity 32.02
Canadian Equity 22.91
Cash and Equivalents 1.06
Other 0.02

Sector Allocation

Sector Allocation
Name Percent
Energy 46.67
Basic Materials 46.00
Industrial Goods 5.05
Cash and Cash Equivalent 1.07
Consumer Goods 0.96
Other 0.25

Geographic Allocation

Geographic Allocation
Name Percent
North America 67.98
Europe 26.99
Asia 4.89
Africa and Middle East 0.13
Other 0.01

Top Holdings

Top Holdings
Name Percent
Exxon Mobil Corp 9.63
Chevron Corp 4.90
Shell PLC 4.86
Linde PLC 4.40
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd 3.41
TotalEnergies SE 2.91
Crh PLC 2.59
BHP Group Ltd 2.43
Rio Tinto PLC 2.40
Enbridge Inc 2.25

Equity Style

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Fixed Income Style

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Risk vs Return (3 Yr)

RBC Global Resources Fund Series A

Median

Other - Natural Resources Equity

3 Yr Annualized

Standard Deviation 14.38% 15.59% 16.37%
Beta 0.66% 0.71% 0.69%
Alpha -0.05% -0.02% 0.02%
Rsquared 0.67% 0.68% 0.64%
Sharpe 0.72% 0.78% 0.64%
Sortino 1.23% 1.18% 0.86%
Treynor 0.16% 0.17% 0.15%
Tax Efficiency 96.48% 97.04% 97.81%
Volatility Volatility rating is 9 on a scale of 1 to 10 Volatility rating is 9 on a scale of 1 to 10 Volatility rating is 10 on a scale of 1 to 10

Risk Rating

Rating 9 out of ten

Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison

Key Ratio
Key Ratio 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr
Standard Deviation 16.12% 14.38% 15.59% 16.37%
Beta 0.63% 0.66% 0.71% 0.69%
Alpha -0.11% -0.05% -0.02% 0.02%
Rsquared 0.62% 0.67% 0.68% 0.64%
Sharpe 1.66% 0.72% 0.78% 0.64%
Sortino 3.07% 1.23% 1.18% 0.86%
Treynor 0.42% 0.16% 0.17% 0.15%
Tax Efficiency 99.24% 96.48% 97.04% 97.81%

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, 2000
Instrument Type Mutual Fund
Share Class Commission Based Advice
Legal Status Trust
Sales Status Open
Currency CAD
Distribution Frequency Annual
Assets ($mil) $172

Fund Codes

FundServ Code Load Code Sales Status
RBF575

Investment Objectives

To provide long-term capital growth by investing in equity securities of companies around the world in any or all of the Energy, Materials, Industrials, and Utilities sectors. The fund will invest in companies that are involved directly or indirectly in the exploration, development, production or distribution of natural or other resources.

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. The portfolio manager is supported by its Global Sector Team, which comprises a team of portfolio managers and research analysts focusing on the global investment environment.

Portfolio Management

Portfolio Manager

RBC Global Asset Management Inc.

  • Jeffrey Schok
  • Sarah Neilson
Sub-Advisor

-

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 2.09%
Management Fee 1.75%
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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