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RBC Global Bond Fund Series A
Global Fixed Income
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NAVPS (09-16-2026) |
$8.89 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.01
(0.15%)
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As at August 31, 2026
As at July 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (October 31, 1991): 3.51%
| 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 | -0.30% | -1.46% | -3.39% | -1.91% | -1.51% | -0.78% | 0.91% | -0.10% | -2.78% | -2.47% | -1.77% | -0.37% | -0.44% | -0.56% |
| Benchmark | -0.84% | -0.50% | -1.39% | 0.16% | 0.75% | 2.93% | 4.03% | 3.71% | -0.35% | -0.87% | -0.26% | 0.99% | 1.17% | 0.60% |
| Category Average | -0.04% | -0.86% | -2.04% | -0.53% | 0.53% | 1.33% | 3.08% | 2.43% | -0.35% | -0.11% | 0.42% | 1.17% | 0.97% | 0.89% |
| Category Rank | 195 / 241 | 192 / 237 | 197 / 235 | 202 / 235 | 210 / 223 | 176 / 196 | 163 / 171 | 136 / 141 | 113 / 118 | 85 / 93 | 82 / 87 | 73 / 78 | 61 / 66 | 55 / 58 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.61% | 0.58% | -0.14% | -0.65% | 0.07% | 1.46% | -2.34% | -0.01% | 0.39% | 0.20% | -1.37% | -0.30% |
| Benchmark | 2.14% | 0.41% | -0.23% | -1.70% | -0.25% | 1.83% | -0.86% | -1.43% | 1.42% | 2.33% | -1.94% | -0.84% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
7.17% (December 1991)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-4.16% (October 1992)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 3.43% | 1.33% | 1.10% | 5.42% | 6.39% | -4.00% | -14.74% | 4.56% | 0.04% | 1.18% |
| Benchmark | -1.36% | -0.08% | 7.82% | 1.45% | 7.03% | -6.05% | -10.83% | 2.72% | 6.80% | 3.01% |
| Category Average | 2.08% | 2.75% | -0.04% | 5.49% | 5.94% | -1.81% | -10.70% | 5.33% | 2.37% | 3.68% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 9/ 40 | 43/ 62 | 30/ 70 | 55/ 83 | 46/ 89 | 83/ 96 | 114/ 124 | 106/ 146 | 160/ 180 | 186/ 206 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
6.39% (2020)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-14.74% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign Government Bonds | 67.23 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 16.15 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 13.45 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 1.67 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 1.56 |
| Other | -0.06 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 83.99 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 16.15 |
| Other | -0.14 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 51.47 |
| Europe | 30.26 |
| Asia | 10.03 |
| Latin America | 3.64 |
| Multi-National | 2.26 |
| Other | 2.34 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Germany Government 15-Feb-2031 | 2.81 |
| Italy Government 2.80% 01-Dec-2028 | 2.26 |
| United States Treasury 0.63% 15-Aug-2030 | 2.24 |
| United States Treasury 2.88% 15-May-2043 | 1.95 |
| United States Treasury 3.63% 31-Aug-2029 | 1.74 |
| France Government 2.70% 25-Feb-2031 | 1.64 |
| France Government 25-Nov-2031 | 1.59 |
| Italy Government 2.25% 01-Sep-2036 | 1.56 |
| Japan Government Thirty Year Bond 3.200% Sep 20, 2055 | 1.55 |
| United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds 1.250% Apr 15, 2031 | 1.51 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
RBC Global Bond Fund Series A
Median
Other - Global Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 4.50% | 5.29% | 4.44% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.62 | 0.63 | 0.46 |
| Alpha | -0.02 | -0.03 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.48% | 0.54% | 0.46% |
| Sharpe | -0.53 | -1.08 | -0.54 |
| Sortino | -0.60 | -1.23 | -0.93 |
| Treynor | -0.04 | -0.09 | -0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | 39.37% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 3.42% | 4.50% | 5.29% | 4.44% |
| Beta | 0.44 | 0.62 | 0.63 | 0.46 |
| Alpha | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.03 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.47% | 0.48% | 0.54% | 0.46% |
| Sharpe | -1.09 | -0.53 | -1.08 | -0.54 |
| Sortino | -1.37 | -0.60 | -1.23 | -0.93 |
| Treynor | -0.08 | -0.04 | -0.09 | -0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | - | 39.37% | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | October 31, 1991 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $12,089 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBF267 |
Investment Objectives
• To achieve above average long-term total returns by taking advantage of interest rate and currency fluctuations in world fixed-income markets. • To provide total returns comprised of interest income and some capital growth. The fund invests primarily in high-quality fixed-income securities, denominated in foreign currencies and issued internationally by Canadian and foreign governments. The fund may also invest in fixed-income securities issued by Canadian and foreign corporations and supranat
Investment Strategy
To achieve the fund’s objectives, the portfolio manager: • invests in fixed-income securities of governments, their agencies, supranational organizations or companies throughout the world; • selects securities based on fundamental economic analysis examining economic growth, inflation and the fiscal and monetary policy in each country; • uses a disciplined approach to assess opportunities within four risk categories: ? currency risk – generally, the fund hedges currency exposure back to the Cana
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
RBC Global 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 | 1.56% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.35% |
| 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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