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RBC Canadian Small & Mid-Cap Resources Fund Series A
Natural Resources Equity
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NAVPS (06-19-2026) |
$17.49 |
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| Change |
$0.05
(0.28%)
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As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (February 17, 2015): 5.86%
| 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 | 3.96% | 3.30% | 29.86% | 24.81% | 73.39% | 21.78% | 27.65% | 15.35% | 21.72% | 33.24% | 20.05% | 11.22% | 10.73% | 9.66% |
| Benchmark | 1.51% | -4.67% | 20.41% | 20.28% | 63.50% | 35.82% | 31.01% | 18.42% | 20.61% | 20.55% | 17.53% | 13.67% | 12.30% | 11.55% |
| Category Average | 1.32% | -1.05% | 24.54% | 20.14% | 64.79% | 29.27% | 26.09% | 16.09% | 18.93% | 24.20% | 18.52% | 12.48% | 12.13% | 11.20% |
| Category Rank | 16 / 114 | 11 / 114 | 22 / 113 | 16 / 114 | 31 / 112 | 79 / 108 | 59 / 107 | 67 / 107 | 40 / 102 | 7 / 100 | 47 / 100 | 78 / 99 | 73 / 92 | 70 / 87 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 5.96% | 0.38% | 4.62% | 9.57% | 3.32% | 6.00% | 4.05% | 12.33% | 7.56% | -4.27% | 3.80% | 3.96% |
| Benchmark | 3.09% | 1.31% | 9.67% | 11.75% | -2.92% | 9.29% | 0.11% | 9.70% | 15.01% | -4.50% | -1.66% | 1.51% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
33.47% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-39.20% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 39.06% | -11.39% | -29.16% | -3.34% | 4.49% | 47.31% | 22.83% | 3.35% | 14.24% | 27.65% |
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 59/ 83 | 87/ 88 | 91/ 98 | 96/ 100 | 49/ 100 | 21/ 101 | 27/ 103 | 46/ 107 | 29/ 108 | 90/ 110 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
47.31% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-29.16% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 96.85 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.81 |
| US Equity | 1.22 |
| International Equity | 0.13 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 52.10 |
| Energy | 46.02 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 1.80 |
| Other | 0.08 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.88 |
| Europe | 0.13 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Lundin Mining Corp | 11.71 |
| Whitecap Resources Inc | 8.99 |
| ARC Resources Ltd | 7.74 |
| Hudbay Minerals Inc | 7.04 |
| Ivanhoe Mines Ltd Cl A | 6.97 |
| Nexgen Energy Ltd | 5.90 |
| Capstone Copper Corp | 5.39 |
| Prairiesky Royalty Ltd | 4.62 |
| Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd | 3.38 |
| West Fraser Timber Co Ltd | 2.76 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
RBC Canadian Small & Mid-Cap Resources Fund Series A
Median
Other - Natural Resources Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 17.59% | 20.64% | 28.24% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.65 | 0.83 | 1.15 |
| Alpha | 0.07 | 0.05 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.40% | 0.54% | 0.58% |
| Sharpe | 1.28 | 0.92 | 0.41 |
| Sortino | 2.66 | 1.52 | 0.54 |
| Treynor | 0.35 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Tax Efficiency | 99.49% | 99.46% | 99.16% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 14.62% | 17.59% | 20.64% | 28.24% |
| Beta | 0.49 | 0.65 | 0.83 | 1.15 |
| Alpha | 0.31 | 0.07 | 0.05 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.57% | 0.40% | 0.54% | 0.58% |
| Sharpe | 3.75 | 1.28 | 0.92 | 0.41 |
| Sortino | - | 2.66 | 1.52 | 0.54 |
| Treynor | 1.11 | 0.35 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 99.49% | 99.46% | 99.16% |
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 | February 17, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $607 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBF527 |
Investment Objectives
To provide long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in small- and mid-cap equity securities of companies that are listed on an exchange in Canada, within the energy and materials sectors.
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.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) |
| Registrar |
RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) RBC Global Asset Management Inc. 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 | 100 |
Fees
| MER | 2.11% |
|---|---|
| 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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