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RBC Global High Yield Bond Fund Series A

High Yield Fixed Income

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FundGrade C

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FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient

FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient

2016, 2012

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NAVPS
(06-15-2026)
$9.22
Change
$0.03 (0.35%)

As at May 31, 2026

As at January 31, 2026

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RBC Global High Yield Bond Fund Series A

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Fund Returns

Inception Return (July 17, 2003): 4.73%

Fund Returns
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 0.67% 0.33% 1.85% 1.40% 8.52% 7.05% 7.86% 5.09% 1.60% 3.04% 2.31% 2.65% 2.17% 2.88%
Benchmark 1.73% 1.68% 1.44% 2.26% 8.06% 9.95% 10.49% 9.66% 6.15% 5.57% 5.13% 5.59% 4.78% 5.90%
Category Average 0.59% 0.76% 1.82% 1.55% 5.97% 6.38% 6.97% 5.03% 2.71% 4.22% 3.51% 3.44% 3.18% 3.77%
Category Rank 111 / 253 184 / 253 92 / 250 105 / 251 36 / 246 78 / 242 93 / 236 135 / 233 210 / 227 205 / 219 205 / 213 171 / 195 169 / 185 158 / 169
Quartile Ranking 2 3 2 2 1 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 4

Monthly Return

Monthly Return
Return % Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
Fund 1.92% 0.69% 1.19% 1.21% 1.03% 0.35% 0.45% 0.41% 0.65% -2.46% 2.18% 0.67%
Benchmark 1.47% 1.52% 0.80% 2.13% 0.55% -0.09% -0.80% -0.26% 0.83% 0.13% -0.18% 1.73%

Best Monthly Return Since Inception

9.10% (December 2008)

Worst Monthly Return Since Inception

-13.49% (March 2020)

Calendar Return (%)

Calendar Return
Return % 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Fund 10.85% 6.01% -4.45% 11.96% 4.05% -0.68% -15.07% 9.70% 5.38% 8.62%
Benchmark 10.80% 2.96% 5.36% 7.98% 6.14% 0.50% -6.92% 10.36% 17.23% 5.59%
Category Average 9.58% 5.34% -2.63% 9.49% 5.35% 3.21% -10.00% 8.59% 7.12% 5.98%
Quartile Ranking 3 2 4 2 3 4 4 2 4 1
Category Rank 122/ 168 53/ 176 150/ 187 66/ 211 137/ 218 211/ 223 224/ 230 112/ 236 219/ 242 19/ 243

Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)

11.96% (2019)

Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)

-15.07% (2022)

Asset Allocation

Asset Allocation
Name Percent
Foreign Government Bonds 50.04
Foreign Corporate Bonds 27.64
Canadian Corporate Bonds 18.00
Cash and Equivalents 4.39
Derivatives -0.02

Sector Allocation

Sector Allocation
Name Percent
Fixed Income 95.67
Cash and Cash Equivalent 4.39

Geographic Allocation

Geographic Allocation
Name Percent
North America 48.91
Latin America 20.22
Africa and Middle East 16.25
Europe 7.93
Asia 6.71

Top Holdings

Top Holdings
Name Percent
BlueBay Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fd O 4.20
Argentina Government 1.50% 09-Jul-2035 1.19
Philippines Government 7.75% 14-Jan-2031 0.94
Peru Government 8.75% 21-Nov-2033 0.90
Egypt Government 8.50% 31-Jan-2047 0.89
Colombia Government 6.13% 18-Jan-2041 0.86
Panama Government 6.70% 26-Jan-2036 0.83
Petroleos Mexicanos 5.95% 28-Jan-2031 0.83
Nigeria Government 7.88% 16-Feb-2032 0.83
Oman Government 6.50% 08-Mar-2047 0.82

Equity Style

Equity style data not available

Fixed Income Style

Average Duration: M. Average Credit Quality: L.
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Risk vs Return (3 Yr)

RBC Global High Yield Bond Fund Series A

Median

Other - High Yield Fixed Income

3 Yr Annualized

Standard Deviation 5.40% 7.97% 8.04%
Beta 0.26 0.79 0.81
Alpha 0.05 -0.03 -0.02
Rsquared 0.04% 0.37% 0.40%
Sharpe 0.77 -0.13 0.16
Sortino 1.56 -0.18 0.03
Treynor 0.16 -0.01 0.02
Tax Efficiency 76.96% - 44.39%
Volatility Volatility rating is 2 on a scale of 1 to 10 Volatility rating is 4 on a scale of 1 to 10 Volatility rating is 3 on a scale of 1 to 10

Risk Rating

Rating 2 out of ten

Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison

Key Ratio
Key Ratio 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr
Standard Deviation 3.99% 5.40% 7.97% 8.04%
Beta 0.33 0.26 0.79 0.81
Alpha 0.06 0.05 -0.03 -0.02
Rsquared 0.07% 0.04% 0.37% 0.40%
Sharpe 1.49 0.77 -0.13 0.16
Sortino - 1.56 -0.18 0.03
Treynor 0.18 0.16 -0.01 0.02
Tax Efficiency 79.19% 76.96% - 44.39%

Fund Details

Start Date July 17, 2003
Instrument Type Mutual Fund
Share Class Commission Based Advice
Legal Status Trust
Sales Status Open
Currency CAD
Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Assets ($mil) $4,314

Fund Codes

FundServ Code Load Code Sales Status
RBF579

Investment Objectives

The objectives of the fund are: to provide above average total returns and achieve a yield advantage; to provide total returns comprised of interest income and capital growth. The fund invests primarily in higher yielding corporate or government debt securities from anywhere around the world.

Investment Strategy

To achieve the fund's objectives, the portfolio manager: invests primarily in global high yield debt securities rated below BBB(-) by Standard & Poor's; employs a value-focused philosophy for corporate bonds, striving to invest in quality companies having stable to improving credit profiles which are undervalued given current market sentiment.

Portfolio Management

Portfolio Manager

RBC Global Asset Management Inc.

  • Frank Gambino
  • David Nava
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 1.71%
Management Fee 1.50%
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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