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RBC Emerging Markets Equity Fund Series A
Emerging Markets Equity
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NAVPS (07-30-2026) |
$29.25 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$1.20
(4.26%)
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As at June 30, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (April 19, 2010): 8.14%
| 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 | 2.68% | 25.52% | 26.71% | 26.71% | 47.48% | 28.59% | 22.67% | 19.80% | 10.56% | 12.21% | 9.78% | 9.46% | 9.03% | 9.76% |
| Benchmark | 1.35% | 14.95% | 13.67% | 13.67% | 27.65% | 21.10% | 19.94% | 15.90% | 7.82% | 10.72% | 9.15% | 8.29% | 8.52% | 9.87% |
| Category Average | 2.17% | 24.95% | 28.91% | 28.91% | 48.79% | 30.12% | 24.18% | 19.71% | 8.76% | 12.55% | 10.36% | 9.09% | 8.88% | 9.97% |
| Category Rank | 144 / 316 | 155 / 308 | 254 / 306 | 254 / 306 | 214 / 301 | 215 / 293 | 216 / 271 | 154 / 265 | 105 / 248 | 148 / 230 | 144 / 220 | 101 / 196 | 93 / 176 | 97 / 161 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.18% | 1.46% | 7.89% | 4.90% | -1.39% | 1.60% | 6.23% | 5.31% | -9.76% | 10.50% | 10.64% | 2.68% |
| Benchmark | 3.12% | 1.69% | 6.98% | 2.46% | -1.96% | -0.34% | 4.52% | 3.03% | -8.17% | 7.94% | 5.08% | 1.35% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
14.41% (November 2022)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-10.51% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.94% | 25.61% | -3.81% | 10.38% | 13.21% | -6.78% | -9.81% | 8.03% | 13.40% | 26.63% |
| Benchmark | 7.90% | 26.42% | -6.05% | 15.55% | 11.45% | 0.08% | -12.38% | 7.03% | 21.65% | 18.65% |
| Category Average | 6.53% | 28.88% | -11.86% | 15.06% | 17.52% | -3.30% | -17.32% | 8.68% | 12.46% | 28.25% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 108/ 137 | 128/ 167 | 14/ 179 | 181/ 214 | 143/ 230 | 192/ 234 | 18/ 253 | 141/ 268 | 166/ 278 | 204/ 297 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
26.63% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-9.81% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 100.37 |
| Cash and Equivalents | -0.37 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 40.50 |
| Financial Services | 27.00 |
| Consumer Goods | 10.09 |
| Consumer Services | 8.04 |
| Industrial Goods | 6.30 |
| Other | 8.07 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Asia | 75.15 |
| Latin America | 12.73 |
| Europe | 7.21 |
| Africa and Middle East | 5.28 |
| North America | -0.38 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd | 10.29 |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd - Pfd | 6.72 |
| SK Hynix Inc | 5.93 |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd | 4.85 |
| Antofagasta PLC | 4.35 |
| HDFC Bank Ltd - ADR | 3.95 |
| AIA Group Ltd | 3.30 |
| Delta Electronics Inc | 3.05 |
| B3 SA Brasil Bolsa Balcao | 2.88 |
| Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV - ADR | 2.52 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
RBC Emerging Markets Equity Fund Series A
Median
Other - Emerging Markets Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 14.57% | 15.28% | 13.65% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.13 | 1.08 | 0.98 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.85% | 0.88% | 0.87% |
| Sharpe | 1.24 | 0.54 | 0.61 |
| Sortino | 2.39 | 0.96 | 0.88 |
| Treynor | 0.16 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| Tax Efficiency | 98.72% | 97.24% | 97.09% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 19.41% | 14.57% | 15.28% | 13.65% |
| Beta | 1.24 | 1.13 | 1.08 | 0.98 |
| Alpha | 0.09 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.91% | 0.85% | 0.88% | 0.87% |
| Sharpe | 2.00 | 1.24 | 0.54 | 0.61 |
| Sortino | 3.77 | 2.39 | 0.96 | 0.88 |
| Treynor | 0.31 | 0.16 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| Tax Efficiency | 98.85% | 98.72% | 97.24% | 97.09% |
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 | April 19, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $9,448 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBF499 |
Investment Objectives
This portfolio is a strategic asset allocation fund. It focuses on providing income and the potential for modest capital growth. It does this by investing primarily in units of other funds managed by RBC GAM or an affiliate of RBC GAM (the underlying funds), emphasizing mutual funds that invest in fixed-income securities, with some exposure to mutual funds that invest in equity securities. The portfolio invests in a mix of Canadian, U.S. and international funds. We will not change the fundamenta
Investment Strategy
The underlying funds are managed by RBC GAM or an affiliate of RBC GAM. Certain of the underlying funds may also be exchange traded funds managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (BlackRock Canada) or an affiliate of BlackRock Canada. The portfolio may also invest in underlying funds managed by third-party fund managers. The portfolio manager uses strategic asset allocation as the principal investment strategy. The portfolio manager: • selects the underlying funds for inclusion in th
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.22% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.85% |
| 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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