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RBC International Equity Fund Series A
International Equity
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NAVPS (07-29-2026) |
$34.74 |
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| Change |
-$0.48
(-1.36%)
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As at June 30, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 11, 1993): 5.03%
| 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 | 4.12% | 14.91% | 14.35% | 14.35% | 18.84% | 13.60% | 14.59% | 15.73% | 7.83% | 9.78% | 9.40% | 7.84% | 7.64% | 8.14% |
| Benchmark | 2.50% | 17.58% | 19.46% | 19.46% | 33.58% | 25.23% | 21.66% | 21.46% | 12.54% | 14.17% | 12.00% | 10.28% | 10.14% | 11.21% |
| Category Average | 2.94% | 11.33% | 10.56% | 10.56% | 17.26% | 15.79% | 14.51% | 15.45% | 7.94% | 10.28% | 8.69% | 7.61% | 7.36% | 8.43% |
| Category Rank | 173 / 871 | 159 / 861 | 206 / 850 | 206 / 850 | 399 / 807 | 516 / 756 | 376 / 723 | 367 / 691 | 388 / 676 | 398 / 643 | 288 / 607 | 309 / 549 | 298 / 504 | 295 / 452 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -2.20% | 3.03% | 2.67% | 2.30% | -0.72% | -1.09% | 3.92% | 3.61% | -7.58% | 5.26% | 4.85% | 4.12% |
| Benchmark | 0.51% | 3.32% | 3.56% | 2.68% | -0.03% | 1.29% | 5.56% | 6.62% | -9.73% | 7.20% | 7.01% | 2.50% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
13.05% (November 2022)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-12.29% (September 2008)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -9.32% | 18.45% | -12.40% | 19.53% | 17.54% | 8.11% | -14.38% | 12.09% | 10.96% | 13.05% |
| Benchmark | -1.70% | 18.37% | -6.81% | 16.27% | 8.01% | 8.97% | -10.67% | 15.74% | 11.18% | 27.50% |
| Category Average | -2.56% | 17.84% | -8.91% | 17.54% | 7.87% | 8.64% | -12.60% | 13.75% | 10.76% | 17.77% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 403/ 408 | 195/ 469 | 444/ 529 | 199/ 586 | 66/ 631 | 399/ 658 | 421/ 678 | 501/ 703 | 489/ 738 | 529/ 769 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
19.53% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-14.38% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 97.67 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.36 |
| US Equity | 0.60 |
| Income Trust Units | 0.37 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 22.45 |
| Technology | 13.62 |
| Consumer Goods | 10.61 |
| Industrial Goods | 9.78 |
| Healthcare | 8.40 |
| Other | 35.14 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Europe | 61.42 |
| Asia | 36.35 |
| North America | 2.23 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd | 3.25 |
| ASML Holding NV | 3.25 |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd | 2.79 |
| AstraZeneca PLC | 2.65 |
| Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd | 2.60 |
| Novartis AG Cl N | 2.47 |
| Iberdrola SA | 2.31 |
| Marubeni Corp | 2.04 |
| Shell PLC | 2.00 |
| Fujikura Ltd | 1.98 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
RBC International Equity Fund Series A
Median
Other - International Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 10.47% | 12.89% | 12.30% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.82 | 0.91 | 0.93 |
| Alpha | -0.02 | -0.03 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.86% | 0.87% | 0.86% |
| Sharpe | 1.02 | 0.42 | 0.54 |
| Sortino | 1.80 | 0.65 | 0.70 |
| Treynor | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Tax Efficiency | 97.13% | 94.52% | 96.50% |
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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 | 12.99% | 10.47% | 12.89% | 12.30% |
| Beta | 0.77 | 0.82 | 0.91 | 0.93 |
| Alpha | -0.05 | -0.02 | -0.03 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.89% | 0.86% | 0.87% | 0.86% |
| Sharpe | 1.22 | 1.02 | 0.42 | 0.54 |
| Sortino | 1.81 | 1.80 | 0.65 | 0.70 |
| Treynor | 0.21 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Tax Efficiency | 94.40% | 97.13% | 94.52% | 96.50% |
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 | January 11, 1993 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $4,868 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBF268 |
Investment Objectives
• To provide long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies outside of North America. The fund provides exposure to economies that offer different business cycles and growth opportunities than North American markets. 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
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. To achieve the fund’s objectives, the portfolio manager: • assesses the economic outlook for regions outside of North America, including expected growth, market valuations and economic trends; • focuses on outlook for sectors a
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited
RBC Global Asset Management (Asia) 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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