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RBC Emerging Markets Dividend Fund Series A
Emerging Markets Equity
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NAVPS (08-14-2026) |
$21.93 |
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| Change |
-$0.18
(-0.83%)
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As at July 31, 2026
As at June 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (August 12, 2013): 9.33%
| 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 | -5.09% | 4.15% | 10.74% | 21.47% | 45.10% | 31.29% | 23.16% | 21.30% | 11.65% | 14.49% | 12.34% | 9.78% | 9.46% | 10.31% |
| Benchmark | -1.46% | 4.94% | 7.17% | 12.01% | 21.98% | 19.44% | 17.21% | 15.79% | 8.75% | 9.27% | 8.96% | 7.88% | 8.10% | 9.10% |
| Category Average | -5.98% | 5.56% | 12.43% | 21.20% | 37.08% | 26.08% | 19.83% | 18.00% | 8.69% | 10.00% | 9.59% | 8.14% | 7.89% | 8.74% |
| Category Rank | 86 / 316 | 261 / 309 | 255 / 306 | 192 / 306 | 51 / 301 | 41 / 294 | 72 / 278 | 57 / 266 | 60 / 251 | 20 / 232 | 48 / 221 | 66 / 196 | 55 / 177 | 42 / 161 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.64% | 7.92% | 6.52% | -0.96% | 2.21% | 9.68% | 6.18% | -9.96% | 11.22% | 9.07% | 0.62% | -5.09% |
| Benchmark | 1.69% | 6.98% | 2.46% | -1.96% | -0.34% | 4.52% | 3.03% | -8.17% | 7.94% | 5.08% | 1.35% | -1.46% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
16.12% (November 2022)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-15.12% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 11.03% | 26.87% | -11.56% | 8.93% | 15.90% | 1.13% | -12.39% | 7.95% | 12.43% | 39.87% |
| Benchmark | 7.90% | 26.42% | -6.05% | 15.55% | 11.45% | 0.08% | -12.38% | 7.03% | 21.65% | 18.65% |
| Category Average | 6.53% | 28.88% | -11.86% | 15.06% | 17.52% | -3.30% | -17.32% | 8.68% | 12.46% | 28.25% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 12/ 137 | 116/ 167 | 133/ 179 | 197/ 214 | 118/ 230 | 37/ 234 | 47/ 253 | 145/ 268 | 195/ 278 | 11/ 297 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
39.87% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-12.39% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 99.44 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.56 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 46.63 |
| Financial Services | 16.34 |
| Real Estate | 8.20 |
| Basic Materials | 6.53 |
| Consumer Goods | 5.30 |
| Other | 17.00 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Asia | 78.31 |
| Africa and Middle East | 7.47 |
| Latin America | 5.82 |
| Europe | 5.60 |
| North America | 0.26 |
| Other | 2.54 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd | 10.00 |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd - Pfd | 9.43 |
| SK Hynix Inc | 7.75 |
| ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd | 4.21 |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd | 2.95 |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd | 2.62 |
| Axis Bank Ltd | 2.28 |
| China Resources Land Ltd | 2.18 |
| Innodisk Corp | 1.85 |
| China Merchants Bank Co Ltd Cl H | 1.73 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
RBC Emerging Markets Dividend Fund Series A
Median
Other - Emerging Markets Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 16.55% | 17.06% | 15.78% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.29 | 1.23 | 1.14 |
| Alpha | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.85% | 0.88% | 0.88% |
| Sharpe | 1.14 | 0.56 | 0.58 |
| Sortino | 2.23 | 1.01 | 0.83 |
| Treynor | 0.15 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| Tax Efficiency | 94.28% | 88.39% | 89.84% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 22.15% | 16.55% | 17.06% | 15.78% |
| Beta | 1.37 | 1.29 | 1.23 | 1.14 |
| Alpha | 0.11 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.90% | 0.85% | 0.88% | 0.88% |
| Sharpe | 1.70 | 1.14 | 0.56 | 0.58 |
| Sortino | 3.20 | 2.23 | 1.01 | 0.83 |
| Treynor | 0.27 | 0.15 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| Tax Efficiency | 92.83% | 94.28% | 88.39% | 89.84% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | August 12, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $2,583 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBF486 |
Investment Objectives
• To provide long-term total returns consisting of dividend income and capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies located or active in emerging markets with above average dividend yields. 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: • primarily selects equity securities of companies with above average dividend yields located or active in emerging market countries; • assesses the economic outlook for
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| 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. RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) Royal Bank of 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 | 10,000 |
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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