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RBC European Equity Fund Series A
European Equity
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NAVPS (06-18-2026) |
$32.48 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.20
(0.61%)
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As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (July 07, 1987): 4.81%
| 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 | 2.82% | -1.16% | 5.71% | 4.59% | 13.99% | 9.40% | 11.55% | 11.54% | 6.98% | 9.37% | 8.63% | 6.96% | 6.06% | 6.55% |
| Benchmark | 3.97% | 0.27% | 9.37% | 7.39% | 20.08% | 17.41% | 18.37% | 16.62% | 11.49% | 13.77% | 11.37% | 9.70% | 8.73% | 9.84% |
| Category Average | 3.23% | -1.28% | 5.01% | 4.20% | 10.95% | 10.63% | 12.84% | 11.43% | 6.41% | 9.14% | 7.43% | 5.88% | 5.28% | 6.05% |
| Category Rank | 62 / 92 | 51 / 92 | 55 / 90 | 52 / 90 | 49 / 90 | 57 / 89 | 59 / 89 | 51 / 89 | 46 / 89 | 49 / 87 | 39 / 87 | 40 / 81 | 41 / 77 | 38 / 66 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.36% | -2.00% | 3.07% | 3.21% | 0.53% | 1.50% | 1.07% | 3.66% | 2.08% | -7.11% | 3.49% | 2.82% |
| Benchmark | 1.43% | -0.26% | 2.59% | 3.20% | 1.36% | 1.13% | 1.85% | 3.30% | 3.68% | -7.96% | 4.78% | 3.97% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
12.08% (December 1999)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-21.41% (October 1987)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -12.61% | 18.34% | -12.41% | 19.24% | 9.30% | 16.88% | -14.52% | 15.04% | 4.47% | 19.33% |
| Benchmark | -3.54% | 18.15% | -7.68% | 19.54% | 3.59% | 15.26% | -10.82% | 17.51% | 10.66% | 28.94% |
| Category Average | -5.77% | 14.98% | -9.04% | 15.21% | 3.84% | 11.84% | -15.77% | 16.91% | 8.55% | 17.61% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 58/ 62 | 19/ 72 | 66/ 80 | 31/ 85 | 37/ 87 | 20/ 89 | 49/ 89 | 66/ 89 | 80/ 89 | 47/ 89 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
19.33% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-14.52% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 98.56 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.79 |
| US Equity | 0.66 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 21.37 |
| Consumer Goods | 13.51 |
| Healthcare | 12.44 |
| Industrial Goods | 11.42 |
| Energy | 8.81 |
| Other | 32.45 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Europe | 97.94 |
| North America | 2.08 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV | 4.68 |
| AstraZeneca PLC | 3.50 |
| Novartis AG Cl N | 3.33 |
| Roche Holding AG | 2.83 |
| Iberdrola SA | 2.75 |
| HSBC Holdings PLC | 2.49 |
| Shell PLC | 2.42 |
| TotalEnergies SE | 2.32 |
| Allianz SE | 2.14 |
| L'Air Liquide SA | 1.99 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
RBC European Equity Fund Series A
Median
Other - European Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 10.55% | 13.31% | 13.15% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.95 | 0.96 | 0.94 |
| Alpha | -0.05 | -0.04 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.93% | 0.92% | 0.90% |
| Sharpe | 0.75 | 0.36 | 0.40 |
| Sortino | 1.31 | 0.53 | 0.48 |
| Treynor | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Tax Efficiency | 87.43% | 83.90% | 86.85% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
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| Standard Deviation | 10.56% | 10.55% | 13.31% | 13.15% |
| Beta | 0.88 | 0.95 | 0.96 | 0.94 |
| Alpha | -0.03 | -0.05 | -0.04 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.93% | 0.93% | 0.92% | 0.90% |
| Sharpe | 1.07 | 0.75 | 0.36 | 0.40 |
| Sortino | 1.39 | 1.31 | 0.53 | 0.48 |
| Treynor | 0.13 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Tax Efficiency | 83.03% | 87.43% | 83.90% | 86.85% |
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 | July 07, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $10,041 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBF457 |
Investment Objectives
The objective of the fund is to provide long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of European companies. The fund provides exposure to growth opportunities in the European economy and diversification benefits beyond North America. The fund may also invest in high-quality debt securities issued or guaranteed by European governments and other countries or international agencies.
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. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
RBC 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. 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 | 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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