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RBC Strategic Income Bond Fund Series A
Multi-Sector Fixed Income
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NAVPS (07-30-2026) |
$8.48 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.01
(-0.08%)
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As at June 30, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (August 12, 2013): 3.56%
| 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 | 1.16% | 3.05% | 2.41% | 2.41% | 6.36% | 6.46% | 6.88% | 6.64% | 1.73% | 2.23% | 2.24% | 2.79% | 2.41% | 2.72% |
| Benchmark | 2.52% | 3.06% | 3.70% | 3.70% | 6.25% | 7.75% | 7.57% | 6.70% | 2.41% | 1.24% | 2.24% | 2.74% | 2.70% | 2.60% |
| Category Average | 0.22% | 1.64% | 0.96% | 0.96% | 3.79% | 4.89% | 4.93% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | 35 / 320 | 32 / 320 | 57 / 315 | 57 / 315 | 45 / 308 | 71 / 283 | 66 / 273 | 58 / 272 | 144 / 254 | 142 / 235 | 137 / 220 | 109 / 204 | 110 / 179 | 95 / 154 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.95% | 0.65% | 1.43% | 0.91% | 0.13% | -0.26% | 0.22% | 0.73% | -1.57% | 0.80% | 1.07% | 1.16% |
| Benchmark | 0.41% | 0.79% | 2.27% | 0.61% | -0.13% | -1.47% | -0.26% | 1.58% | -0.69% | -1.08% | 1.62% | 2.52% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
4.64% (November 2022)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-8.81% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 6.49% | 3.62% | -0.54% | 7.82% | 6.52% | -2.27% | -11.79% | 7.84% | 7.03% | 5.71% |
| Benchmark | 1.29% | 1.23% | 6.50% | 4.01% | 7.35% | -4.31% | -10.27% | 5.25% | 9.76% | 4.31% |
| Category Average | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.89% | 5.80% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Category Rank | 66/ 119 | 84/ 166 | 79/ 192 | 111/ 213 | 45/ 234 | 243/ 247 | 199/ 255 | 92/ 273 | 88/ 282 | 120/ 299 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
7.84% (2023)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-11.79% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign Government Bonds | 24.01 |
| Foreign Bonds - Funds | 18.95 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 16.06 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 14.52 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 12.52 |
| Other | 13.94 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 83.86 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 16.05 |
| Utilities | 0.05 |
| Exchange Traded Fund | 0.03 |
| Financial Services | 0.03 |
| Other | -0.02 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 54.43 |
| Multi-National | 19.15 |
| Europe | 9.42 |
| Latin America | 7.66 |
| Africa and Middle East | 5.52 |
| Other | 3.82 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| RBC Global High Yield Bond Fund Series O | 18.95 |
| RBC Global Corporate Bond Fund Series O | 18.94 |
| RBC Emerging Markets Bond Fund Series O | 15.14 |
| RBC Emerging Markets Foreign Exchange Fund O | 11.12 |
| BlueBay Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fd O | 10.14 |
| RBC High Yield Bond Fund Series O | 10.00 |
| BlueBay European High Yield Bond Fund (Canada) O | 3.97 |
| RBC Global Bond Fund Series O | 3.01 |
| RBC AAA CLO CAD Hedged ETF | 2.99 |
| BlueBay Global Alternative Bond Fund (Canada) O | 2.98 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
RBC Strategic Income Bond Fund Series A
Median
Other - Multi-Sector Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 3.64% | 5.64% | 5.74% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.59 | 0.71 | 0.56 |
| Alpha | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.54% | 0.57% | 0.35% |
| Sharpe | 0.88 | -0.19 | 0.16 |
| Sortino | 1.81 | -0.26 | -0.03 |
| Treynor | 0.05 | -0.02 | 0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 69.11% | - | 32.33% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 2.81% | 3.64% | 5.64% | 5.74% |
| Beta | 0.42 | 0.59 | 0.71 | 0.56 |
| Alpha | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.46% | 0.54% | 0.57% | 0.35% |
| Sharpe | 1.39 | 0.88 | -0.19 | 0.16 |
| Sortino | 1.70 | 1.81 | -0.26 | -0.03 |
| Treynor | 0.09 | 0.05 | -0.02 | 0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 65.24% | 69.11% | - | 32.33% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | August 12, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $1,409 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBF482 |
Investment Objectives
• To provide regular monthly income with a potential for modest capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in units of other mutual funds managed by RBC GAM or an affiliate of RBC GAM (the underlying funds), emphasizing mutual funds that invest in higher yielding fixed-income securities. 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
It is expected that the fund will invest up to 100% of its net assets in units of the underlying funds managed by RBC GAM or an affiliate of RBC GAM. To achieve the fund’s objectives, the portfolio manager: • selects underlying funds from the RBC Funds family or PH&N Funds family that primarily invest in investment grade and high-yield corporate and emerging market sovereign and corporate fixed-income securities or provide exposure to emerging market currencies; • allocates and rebalances the fu
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) |
| Registrar |
Royal Bank of Canada RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) RBC Global Asset Management Inc. |
| Distributor |
Royal Mutual Funds Inc. |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 500 |
| PAC Subsequent | 25 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 10,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 100 |
Fees
| MER | 1.74% |
|---|---|
| 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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