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RBC Emerging Markets Bond Fund Series A
Emerg Mkts Fixed Income
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$10.73 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.00
(-0.03%)
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As at April 30, 2026
As at March 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (August 23, 2010): 4.89%
| 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 | 0.55% | 0.36% | -1.14% | -0.13% | 11.34% | 9.37% | 9.70% | 8.16% | 3.96% | 3.81% | 2.82% | 3.61% | 2.47% | 3.69% |
| Benchmark | 0.02% | 0.34% | -1.49% | -0.31% | 8.90% | 9.46% | 8.91% | 8.05% | 3.46% | 3.26% | 2.65% | 3.36% | 2.54% | 3.82% |
| Category Average | 1.40% | 0.14% | 1.29% | 0.82% | 9.67% | 8.77% | 8.33% | 6.97% | 3.45% | 4.43% | 3.03% | 2.94% | - | - |
| Category Rank | 27 / 64 | 35 / 64 | 55 / 63 | 48 / 64 | 20 / 63 | 16 / 62 | 18 / 59 | 14 / 53 | 19 / 38 | 21 / 37 | 14 / 29 | 7 / 25 | 10 / 25 | 6 / 17 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.90% | 1.57% | 3.05% | 0.57% | 3.15% | 2.79% | 0.05% | -1.06% | -0.49% | 1.28% | -1.46% | 0.55% |
| Benchmark | 0.30% | 1.95% | 1.79% | 0.99% | 2.68% | 2.42% | -0.14% | -1.05% | -0.64% | 1.92% | -1.57% | 0.02% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
10.24% (January 2015)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-9.86% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 4.53% | 0.83% | 3.81% | 6.97% | 3.81% | -4.32% | -11.27% | 8.43% | 14.75% | 8.07% |
| Benchmark | 3.92% | 4.16% | 4.15% | 7.03% | 4.99% | -4.38% | -12.92% | 7.92% | 13.85% | 8.62% |
| Category Average | - | - | - | 9.00% | 3.99% | -4.64% | -9.10% | 9.06% | 8.21% | 9.86% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 13/ 17 | 21/ 21 | 7/ 25 | 21/ 29 | 17/ 31 | 25/ 38 | 38/ 53 | 31/ 58 | 23/ 62 | 36/ 62 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
14.75% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-11.27% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign Government Bonds | 97.79 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.21 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 97.79 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 2.21 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Latin America | 37.86 |
| Africa and Middle East | 31.67 |
| Europe | 14.84 |
| Asia | 13.07 |
| North America | 2.59 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Argentina Government 1.50% 09-Jul-2035 | 2.36 |
| Peru Government 8.75% 21-Nov-2033 | 1.92 |
| Petroleos Mexicanos 5.95% 28-Jan-2031 | 1.74 |
| Colombia Government 6.13% 18-Jan-2041 | 1.72 |
| Philippines Government 7.75% 14-Jan-2031 | 1.71 |
| Panama Government 6.70% 26-Jan-2036 | 1.70 |
| Nigeria Government 7.88% 16-Feb-2032 | 1.65 |
| Oman Government 6.50% 08-Mar-2047 | 1.61 |
| Cote D'Ivoire Government 8.25% 30-Jan-2037 | 1.58 |
| Romania Government 3.00% 14-Feb-2031 | 1.51 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
RBC Emerging Markets Bond Fund Series A
Median
Other - Emerg Mkts Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 5.80% | 7.66% | 7.96% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.02 | 0.97 | 1.02 |
| Alpha | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.87% | 0.92% | 0.91% |
| Sharpe | 1.00 | 0.17 | 0.26 |
| Sortino | 1.76 | 0.21 | 0.16 |
| Treynor | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 82.04% | 57.69% | 55.02% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 5.34% | 5.80% | 7.66% | 7.96% |
| Beta | 1.01 | 1.02 | 0.97 | 1.02 |
| Alpha | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.89% | 0.87% | 0.92% | 0.91% |
| Sharpe | 1.60 | 1.00 | 0.17 | 0.26 |
| Sortino | 3.46 | 1.76 | 0.21 | 0.16 |
| Treynor | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 84.92% | 82.04% | 57.69% | 55.02% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | August 23, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $2,254 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBF497 |
Investment Objectives
To provide total returns comprised of interest income and capital growth while minimizing the exposure to currency fluctuations between foreign currencies and the Canadian dollar. The fund invests primarily in government debt securities of emerging market countries and may also invest in emerging market corporate bonds and government debt securities of developed countries.
Investment Strategy
It is currently expected that the fund will invest up to 100% of its net assets in units of the RBC Emerging Markets Bond Fund (the underlying fund). The fund also employs strategies to minimize the effect on the fund of currency fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies relative to the Canadian dollar.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| 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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