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NAVPS (01-27-2026) |
$16.83 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.30
(1.79%)
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As at December 31, 2025
As at August 31, 2025
As at December 31, 2025
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Inception Return (February 17, 2015): 3.95%
| 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 | 4.05% | 13.95% | 31.11% | 27.65% | 27.65% | 20.76% | 14.65% | 16.64% | 22.22% | 19.07% | 15.57% | 8.71% | 6.27% | 9.17% |
| Benchmark | 0.11% | 6.21% | 31.87% | 51.44% | 51.44% | 34.38% | 21.45% | 19.25% | 19.71% | 14.77% | 15.51% | 11.03% | 9.54% | 11.99% |
| Category Average | 3.65% | 10.06% | 29.83% | 44.11% | 44.11% | 24.61% | 16.80% | 15.89% | 19.10% | 16.63% | 15.65% | 10.13% | 8.69% | 11.55% |
| Category Rank | 30 / 112 | 13 / 111 | 32 / 111 | 89 / 109 | 89 / 109 | 72 / 107 | 70 / 106 | 66 / 102 | 40 / 100 | 43 / 99 | 65 / 99 | 76 / 97 | 83 / 87 | 74 / 82 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Return % | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -3.70% | -4.00% | 1.04% | -9.89% | 9.17% | 5.96% | 0.38% | 4.62% | 9.57% | 3.32% | 6.00% | 4.05% |
| Benchmark | 5.21% | -0.15% | 5.16% | -2.32% | 3.24% | 3.09% | 1.31% | 9.67% | 11.75% | -2.92% | 9.29% | 0.11% |
33.47% (April 2020)
-39.20% (March 2020)
| 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% | 44.11% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 60/ 82 | 86/ 87 | 90/ 97 | 96/ 99 | 47/ 99 | 21/ 100 | 27/ 102 | 47/ 106 | 29/ 107 | 89/ 109 |
47.31% (2021)
-29.16% (2018)
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 97.83 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.00 |
| International Equity | 0.16 |
| Other | 0.01 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Energy | 56.32 |
| Basic Materials | 41.67 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 2.01 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.84 |
| Europe | 0.16 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| ARC Resources Ltd | 13.15 |
| Whitecap Resources Inc | 7.70 |
| Lundin Mining Corp | 7.34 |
| Ivanhoe Mines Ltd Cl A | 5.87 |
| Nexgen Energy Ltd | 5.30 |
| Prairiesky Royalty Ltd | 4.90 |
| Hudbay Minerals Inc | 4.83 |
| MEG Energy Corp | 4.82 |
| West Fraser Timber Co Ltd | 4.25 |
| Capstone Copper Corp | 4.23 |
RBC Canadian Small & Mid-Cap Resources Fund Series A
Median
Other - Natural Resources Equity
| Standard Deviation | 17.68% | 21.41% | 28.29% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.71% | 0.87% | 1.16% |
| Alpha | 0.00% | 0.06% | -0.02% |
| Rsquared | 0.46% | 0.47% | 0.57% |
| Sharpe | 0.64% | 0.92% | 0.39% |
| Sortino | 1.17% | 1.57% | 0.52% |
| Treynor | 0.16% | 0.23% | 0.10% |
| Tax Efficiency | 99.01% | 99.33% | - |
| Volatility |
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| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 19.98% | 17.68% | 21.41% | 28.29% |
| Beta | 0.66% | 0.71% | 0.87% | 1.16% |
| Alpha | -0.02% | 0.00% | 0.06% | -0.02% |
| Rsquared | 0.30% | 0.46% | 0.47% | 0.57% |
| Sharpe | 1.20% | 0.64% | 0.92% | 0.39% |
| Sortino | 2.01% | 1.17% | 1.57% | 0.52% |
| Treynor | 0.36% | 0.16% | 0.23% | 0.10% |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 99.01% | 99.33% | - |
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.
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.
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.
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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| 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) | $475 |
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBF527 |
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.
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 Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| MER | 2.10% |
|---|---|
| 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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