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RBC Global Technology Fund Series A
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$23.45 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.32
(1.38%)
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As at April 30, 2026
As at March 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (July 02, 2002): 10.80%
| 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 | 13.80% | 5.72% | -0.30% | 5.08% | 39.28% | 23.91% | 28.82% | 23.53% | 15.79% | 19.03% | 18.42% | 18.89% | 18.60% | 20.93% |
| Benchmark | 3.81% | 7.00% | 13.54% | 7.89% | 40.10% | 28.50% | 21.54% | 16.52% | 15.51% | 18.30% | 14.14% | 13.56% | 12.35% | 12.61% |
| Category Average | 11.53% | 6.13% | 1.65% | 6.29% | 31.67% | 17.93% | 19.11% | 14.41% | 8.69% | 13.25% | 11.96% | 12.45% | 11.99% | 13.18% |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 9.58% | 7.50% | 4.33% | -0.04% | 7.41% | 5.85% | -3.03% | -2.16% | -0.60% | -3.15% | -4.07% | 13.80% |
| Benchmark | 5.56% | 2.91% | 1.69% | 4.96% | 5.40% | 0.97% | 3.86% | 1.32% | 0.84% | 7.72% | -4.32% | 3.81% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
23.22% (November 2002)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-16.35% (December 2002)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 5.60% | 27.83% | 4.85% | 33.79% | 37.95% | 23.16% | -31.75% | 51.62% | 41.37% | 15.23% |
| Benchmark | 21.08% | 9.10% | -8.89% | 22.88% | 5.60% | 25.09% | -5.84% | 11.75% | 21.65% | 31.68% |
| Category Average | -0.43% | 20.39% | 1.55% | 22.37% | 29.99% | 15.34% | -25.24% | 26.53% | 20.41% | 15.55% |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
51.62% (2023)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-31.75% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 83.65 |
| International Equity | 10.78 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 3.55 |
| Canadian Equity | 2.02 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 86.07 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 3.55 |
| Industrial Goods | 3.16 |
| Consumer Services | 2.91 |
| Telecommunications | 1.43 |
| Other | 2.88 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 89.01 |
| Europe | 6.24 |
| Asia | 3.85 |
| Latin America | 0.68 |
| Other | 0.22 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc Cl A | 12.01 |
| NVIDIA Corp | 10.64 |
| Apple Inc | 9.53 |
| Microsoft Corp | 8.15 |
| Meta Platforms Inc Cl A | 5.18 |
| Broadcom Inc | 5.06 |
| ASML Holding NV - ADR | 2.25 |
| Netflix Inc | 1.85 |
| Applied Materials Inc | 1.66 |
| Micron Technology Inc | 1.49 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
RBC Global Technology Fund Series A
Median
Other - Sector Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 18.00% | 19.98% | 17.74% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.45 | 0.82 | 0.76 |
| Alpha | 0.18 | 0.04 | 0.11 |
| Rsquared | 0.08% | 0.26% | 0.31% |
| Sharpe | 1.31 | 0.69 | 1.06 |
| Sortino | 2.70 | 1.12 | 1.72 |
| Treynor | 0.52 | 0.17 | 0.25 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 20.43% | 18.00% | 19.98% | 17.74% |
| Beta | 0.53 | 0.45 | 0.82 | 0.76 |
| Alpha | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.04 | 0.11 |
| Rsquared | 0.08% | 0.08% | 0.26% | 0.31% |
| Sharpe | 1.62 | 1.31 | 0.69 | 1.06 |
| Sortino | 4.70 | 2.70 | 1.12 | 1.72 |
| Treynor | 0.63 | 0.52 | 0.17 | 0.25 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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 | July 02, 2002 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $1,901 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBF564 |
Investment Objectives
To provide long-term capital growth by investing in equity securities of companies around the world in the Information Technology and/or Communication Services sectors. The fund will invest in companies developing or marketing technology and telecommunications products and services. This includes companies that provide services to technology or telecommunications firms or those that may benefit from developments in the Information Technology and Communication Services sectors and their evolution
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. The portfolio manager is supported by a team of portfolio managers and research analysts focusing on the global investment environment.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
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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