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RBC Global High Yield Bond Fund Series A

High Yield Fixed Income

FundGrade D Click for more information on Fundata’s FundGrade

FundGrade D

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FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient

FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient

2016, 2012

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NAVPS
(11-19-2025)
$9.14
Change
$0.01 (0.08%)

As at October 31, 2025

As at June 30, 2025

Period
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RBC Global High Yield Bond Fund Series A

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Fund Returns

Inception Return (July 17, 2003): 4.76%

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 1.03% 3.47% 7.52% 7.76% 7.63% 11.38% 9.51% 1.36% 2.18% 1.73% 2.84% 1.97% 2.34% 2.91%
Benchmark 0.55% 3.50% 7.76% 6.53% 9.64% 13.60% 12.79% 6.92% 5.72% 5.55% 6.01% 5.37% 5.46% 6.10%
Category Average 0.22% 1.93% 5.34% 5.50% 6.31% 9.76% 7.69% 2.58% 3.61% 3.36% 3.67% 3.14% 3.41% 3.65%
Category Rank 35 / 245 40 / 244 42 / 242 28 / 239 54 / 239 61 / 238 54 / 232 213 / 226 210 / 218 212 / 212 191 / 204 177 / 182 169 / 170 145 / 160
Quartile Ranking 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Monthly Return

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Monthly Return
Return % Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Fund 0.96% -1.07% 1.16% 0.92% -1.01% -0.83% 1.27% 1.92% 0.69% 1.19% 1.21% 1.03%
Benchmark 0.82% 2.08% 1.94% 0.36% -0.24% -3.14% 1.07% 1.47% 1.52% 0.80% 2.13% 0.55%

Best Monthly Return Since Inception

9.10% (December 2008)

Worst Monthly Return Since Inception

-13.49% (March 2020)

Calendar Return (%)

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Calendar Return
Return % 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Fund -1.02% 10.85% 6.01% -4.45% 11.96% 4.05% -0.68% -15.07% 9.70% 5.38%
Benchmark 14.93% 10.80% 2.96% 5.36% 7.98% 6.14% 0.50% -6.92% 10.36% 17.23%
Category Average -2.71% 9.58% 5.34% -2.63% 9.49% 5.35% 3.21% -10.00% 8.59% 7.12%
Quartile Ranking 2 3 2 4 2 3 4 4 2 4
Category Rank 57/ 150 123/ 164 53/ 172 147/ 183 67/ 207 132/ 214 209/ 219 220/ 226 113/ 232 218/ 238

Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)

11.96% (2019)

Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)

-15.07% (2022)

Asset Allocation

Asset Allocation
Name Percent
Foreign Government Bonds 49.30
Foreign Corporate Bonds 33.78
Canadian Corporate Bonds 9.57
Cash and Equivalents 7.29
Other 0.06

Sector Allocation

Sector Allocation
Name Percent
Fixed Income 92.65
Cash and Cash Equivalent 7.29
Other 0.06

Geographic Allocation

Geographic Allocation
Name Percent
North America 48.31
Latin America 19.76
Africa and Middle East 17.39
Europe 7.69
Asia 6.77
Other 0.08

Top Holdings

Top Holdings
Name Percent
BlueBay Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fd O 4.10
Oman Government 4.75% 15-Jun-2026 1.10
Canada Government 24-Sep-2025 1.07
Argentina Government 1.50% 09-Jul-2035 1.07
Philippines Government 7.75% 14-Jan-2031 1.03
Peru Government 8.75% 21-Nov-2033 0.95
Saudi Arabia Government 4.50% 17-Apr-2030 0.86
Oman Government 6.50% 08-Mar-2047 0.85
Petroleos Mexicanos 5.95% 28-Jan-2031 0.84
Nigeria Government 7.88% 16-Feb-2032 0.81

Equity Style

Equity style data not available

Fixed Income Style

Average Duration: M. Average Credit Quality: L.
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Risk vs Return (3 Yr)

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RBC Global High Yield Bond Fund Series A

Median

Other - High Yield Fixed Income

3 Yr Annualized

Standard Deviation 6.31% 8.14% 8.09%
Beta 0.56% 0.81% 0.74%
Alpha 0.02% -0.02% -0.01%
Rsquared 0.17% 0.38% 0.35%
Sharpe 0.85% -0.02% 0.17%
Sortino 2.09% -0.08% 0.03%
Treynor 0.10% 0.00% 0.02%
Tax Efficiency 80.33% 19.34% 45.39%
Volatility Volatility rating is 3 on a scale of 1 to 10 Volatility rating is 4 on a scale of 1 to 10 Volatility rating is 4 on a scale of 1 to 10

Risk Rating

Rating 3 out of ten

Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison

Key Ratio
Key Ratio 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr
Standard Deviation 3.47% 6.31% 8.14% 8.09%
Beta 0.33% 0.56% 0.81% 0.74%
Alpha 0.04% 0.02% -0.02% -0.01%
Rsquared 0.23% 0.17% 0.38% 0.35%
Sharpe 1.33% 0.85% -0.02% 0.17%
Sortino 2.09% 2.09% -0.08% 0.03%
Treynor 0.14% 0.10% 0.00% 0.02%
Tax Efficiency 75.64% 80.33% 19.34% 45.39%

Fund Details

Start Date July 17, 2003
Instrument Type Mutual Fund
Share Class Commission Based Advice
Legal Status Trust
Sales Status Open
Currency CAD
Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Assets ($mil) $3,919

Fund Codes

FundServ Code Load Code Sales Status
RBF579

Investment Objectives

The objectives of the fund are: to provide above average total returns and achieve a yield advantage; to provide total returns comprised of interest income and capital growth. The fund invests primarily in higher yielding corporate or government debt securities from anywhere around the world.

Investment Strategy

To achieve the fund's objectives, the portfolio manager: invests primarily in global high yield debt securities rated below BBB(-) by Standard & Poor's; employs a value-focused philosophy for corporate bonds, striving to invest in quality companies having stable to improving credit profiles which are undervalued given current market sentiment.

Portfolio Management

Portfolio Manager

RBC Global Asset Management Inc.

  • Frank Gambino
  • David Nava
Sub-Advisor

RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited

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 1.71%
Management Fee 1.50%
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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