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RBC Emerging Markets Equity Fund Series A

Emerging Markets Equity

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FundGrade B

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FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient

FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient

2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

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NAVPS
(09-19-2025)
$23.55
Change
-$0.16 (-0.68%)

As at August 31, 2025

As at July 31, 2025

Period
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RBC Emerging Markets Equity Fund Series A

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Fund Returns

Inception Return (April 19, 2010): 6.07%

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 1.46% 7.21% 9.45% 11.69% 15.26% 13.77% 13.05% 4.15% 5.91% 5.71% 5.38% 5.01% 5.82% 6.27%
Benchmark 1.69% 8.97% 9.88% 10.79% 19.40% 17.47% 13.09% 5.02% 7.29% 7.85% 6.75% 6.25% 7.58% 8.08%
Category Average 1.98% 9.62% 13.25% 15.64% 19.10% 15.47% 12.50% 2.41% 5.72% 6.57% 5.29% 4.69% 6.03% 6.47%
Category Rank 219 / 327 276 / 326 267 / 324 249 / 323 248 / 320 230 / 302 118 / 288 91 / 270 136 / 253 160 / 238 117 / 208 97 / 187 94 / 169 89 / 141
Quartile Ranking 3 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3

Monthly Return

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Monthly Return
Return % Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Fund 6.40% -2.45% -0.97% 0.40% 1.89% 0.15% 1.03% -2.69% 3.84% 4.44% 1.18% 1.46%
Benchmark 7.98% -0.88% -2.18% 2.94% 1.05% -0.22% 0.19% -3.13% 3.89% 3.91% 3.12% 1.69%

Best Monthly Return Since Inception

14.41% (November 2022)

Worst Monthly Return Since Inception

-10.51% (March 2020)

Calendar Return (%)

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Calendar Return
Return % 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Fund 6.80% 0.94% 25.61% -3.81% 10.38% 13.21% -6.78% -9.81% 8.03% 13.40%
Benchmark 2.69% 7.90% 26.42% -6.05% 15.55% 11.45% 0.08% -12.38% 7.03% 21.65%
Category Average -3.92% 6.53% 28.88% -11.86% 15.06% 17.52% -3.30% -17.32% 8.68% 12.46%
Quartile Ranking 1 4 4 1 4 3 4 1 3 3
Category Rank 18/ 134 116/ 145 135/ 175 15/ 188 194/ 230 161/ 250 211/ 253 18/ 271 163/ 290 180/ 303

Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)

25.61% (2017)

Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)

-9.81% (2022)

Asset Allocation

Asset Allocation
Name Percent
International Equity 99.07
Cash and Equivalents 0.94

Sector Allocation

Sector Allocation
Name Percent
Technology 36.42
Financial Services 30.04
Consumer Goods 13.07
Consumer Services 8.82
Basic Materials 3.66
Other 7.99

Geographic Allocation

Geographic Allocation
Name Percent
Asia 76.24
Latin America 10.58
Europe 7.78
Africa and Middle East 4.91
North America 0.48
Other 0.01

Top Holdings

Top Holdings
Name Percent
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd 8.83
Tencent Holdings Ltd 5.65
HDFC Bank Ltd - ADR 4.25
Antofagasta PLC 3.66
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd 3.29
Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd 3.22
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd 3.12
AIA Group Ltd 3.11
SK Hynix Inc 2.91
Unilever PLC 2.77

Equity Style

Market capitalization is large. Equity style is growth.

Fixed Income Style

Fixed income style data not available
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Risk vs Return (3 Yr)

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RBC Emerging Markets Equity Fund Series A

Median

Other - Emerging Markets Equity

3 Yr Annualized

Standard Deviation 13.74% 12.62% 12.42%
Beta 1.01% 0.98% 0.91%
Alpha 0.00% -0.01% -0.01%
Rsquared 0.88% 0.87% 0.88%
Sharpe 0.67% 0.31% 0.41%
Sortino 1.50% 0.48% 0.49%
Treynor 0.09% 0.04% 0.06%
Tax Efficiency 98.47% 95.71% 95.41%
Volatility Volatility rating is 8 on a scale of 1 to 10 Volatility rating is 7 on a scale of 1 to 10 Volatility rating is 7 on a scale of 1 to 10

Risk Rating

Rating 8 out of ten

Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison

Key Ratio
Key Ratio 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr
Standard Deviation 9.34% 13.74% 12.62% 12.42%
Beta 0.80% 1.01% 0.98% 0.91%
Alpha 0.00% 0.00% -0.01% -0.01%
Rsquared 0.83% 0.88% 0.87% 0.88%
Sharpe 1.24% 0.67% 0.31% 0.41%
Sortino 2.80% 1.50% 0.48% 0.49%
Treynor 0.15% 0.09% 0.04% 0.06%
Tax Efficiency 98.06% 98.47% 95.71% 95.41%

Fund Details

Start Date April 19, 2010
Instrument Type Mutual Fund
Share Class Commission Based Advice
Legal Status Trust
Sales Status Open
Currency CAD
Distribution Frequency Annual
Assets ($mil) $7,662

Fund Codes

FundServ Code Load Code Sales Status
RBF499

Investment Objectives

The objective of the fund is to provide long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies located or active in emerging markets.

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.

Portfolio Management

Portfolio Manager

RBC Global Asset Management Inc.

Sub-Advisor

RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited

  • Philippe Langham

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 2.22%
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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