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RBC Bond Fund Series A
Canadian Fixed Income
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NAVPS (07-27-2026) |
$5.99 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.02
(0.30%)
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As at June 30, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 31, 1973): 6.43%
| 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 | 0.44% | 1.98% | 1.94% | 1.94% | 2.98% | 4.29% | 4.03% | 3.87% | 0.21% | -0.13% | 0.98% | 1.68% | 1.47% | 1.36% |
| Benchmark | 0.44% | 1.92% | 2.22% | 2.22% | 3.31% | 4.56% | 4.28% | 3.90% | 0.71% | 0.15% | 1.21% | 1.96% | 1.84% | 1.64% |
| Category Average | 0.30% | 1.80% | 1.69% | 1.69% | 2.70% | 4.04% | 3.81% | 3.49% | 0.18% | -0.06% | 0.80% | 1.43% | 1.26% | 1.13% |
| Category Rank | 279 / 497 | 242 / 493 | 306 / 489 | 306 / 489 | 342 / 481 | 302 / 448 | 279 / 420 | 218 / 403 | 275 / 398 | 246 / 368 | 200 / 354 | 187 / 337 | 175 / 309 | 154 / 283 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -0.71% | 0.31% | 1.89% | 0.64% | 0.21% | -1.28% | 0.57% | 1.52% | -2.09% | 0.19% | 1.35% | 0.44% |
| Benchmark | -0.74% | 0.37% | 1.80% | 0.76% | 0.26% | -1.36% | 0.63% | 1.70% | -1.99% | 0.06% | 1.41% | 0.44% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
9.36% (November 1981)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-5.45% (July 1981)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.27% | 2.31% | 0.14% | 6.65% | 9.99% | -3.30% | -12.93% | 6.61% | 3.90% | 2.22% |
| Benchmark | 1.54% | 2.70% | 1.29% | 6.97% | 8.61% | -2.71% | -11.46% | 6.38% | 4.10% | 2.40% |
| Category Average | 1.60% | 1.96% | -0.34% | 6.21% | 8.18% | -2.79% | -12.16% | 6.16% | 3.68% | 2.23% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 65/ 265 | 96/ 298 | 260/ 319 | 106/ 348 | 33/ 360 | 301/ 382 | 372/ 399 | 162/ 407 | 258/ 431 | 326/ 469 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
9.99% (2020)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-12.93% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Government Bonds | 52.18 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 41.27 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.26 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 1.74 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 0.97 |
| Other | 1.58 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 97.08 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 2.26 |
| Utilities | 0.21 |
| Financial Services | 0.18 |
| Energy | 0.09 |
| Other | 0.18 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 97.99 |
| Asia | 0.73 |
| Latin America | 0.54 |
| Europe | 0.31 |
| Africa and Middle East | 0.24 |
| Other | 0.19 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Dec-2035 | 2.25 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Jun-2035 | 1.49 |
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Dec-2057 | 1.43 |
| Ontario Province 3.60% 02-Jun-2035 | 1.38 |
| Ontario Province 2.90% 02-Jun-2049 | 1.33 |
| Province of Ontario 3.900% Jun 02, 2036 | 1.30 |
| Ontario Province 3.45% 02-Jun-2045 | 1.26 |
| Canada Government 1.50% 01-Jun-2031 | 1.25 |
| Ontario Province 3.65% 02-Jun-2033 | 1.25 |
| Ontario Province 2.65% 02-Dec-2050 | 1.20 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
RBC Bond Fund Series A
Median
Other - Canadian Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 5.30% | 6.35% | 5.56% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.97 | 1.05 | 1.03 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.91% | 0.95% | 0.95% |
| Sharpe | 0.11 | -0.40 | -0.07 |
| Sortino | 0.33 | -0.54 | -0.36 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | -0.02 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 72.38% | - | 27.37% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 3.98% | 5.30% | 6.35% | 5.56% |
| Beta | 0.98 | 0.97 | 1.05 | 1.03 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.99% | 0.91% | 0.95% | 0.95% |
| Sharpe | 0.17 | 0.11 | -0.40 | -0.07 |
| Sortino | 0.00 | 0.33 | -0.54 | -0.36 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | 0.01 | -0.02 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 60.79% | 72.38% | - | 27.37% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | January 31, 1973 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $31,193 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBF270 |
Investment Objectives
• To provide above average, long-term total returns consisting of interest income and moderate capital growth. The fund invests primarily in high-quality fixed-income securities issued by Canadian governments and corporations. The fund may also invest in similar securities outside of Canada. 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
To achieve the fund’s objectives, the portfolio manager: • uses a disciplined approach to assess opportunities within three risk categories: ? overall direction of interest rates in Canada, the United States and other major economies, ? expected changes in interest rate spreads between different segments of the bond market (for instance, between corporate bonds and government bonds or among different corporate bonds), and ? anticipated change in interest rate spread associated with a change in i
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| 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 | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.90% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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