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RBC QUBE Low Volatility Canadian Equity Fund Series D
Canadian Equity
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$21.37 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.10
(-0.45%)
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As at April 30, 2026
As at March 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (November 19, 2012): 10.99%
| 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 | 2.70% | 6.15% | 11.40% | 5.35% | 25.56% | 23.93% | 17.14% | 13.92% | 13.92% | 15.98% | 12.15% | 11.99% | 10.62% | 10.93% |
| 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 | 3.62% | 6.02% | 10.66% | 6.32% | 30.27% | 22.05% | 16.86% | 13.09% | 12.64% | 15.51% | 11.57% | 10.92% | 9.83% | 10.15% |
| Category Rank | 670 / 763 | 401 / 759 | 308 / 754 | 554 / 756 | 564 / 719 | 239 / 688 | 333 / 670 | 272 / 643 | 201 / 573 | 278 / 536 | 257 / 518 | 201 / 467 | 201 / 438 | 195 / 407 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 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 | 4.21% | 2.38% | 0.23% | 3.54% | 2.07% | -0.27% | 4.76% | 0.94% | -0.76% | 7.73% | -4.05% | 2.70% |
| 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
8.44% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-14.87% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 15.20% | 7.19% | -6.54% | 21.62% | 1.02% | 24.19% | -2.55% | 7.27% | 19.25% | 28.55% |
| Benchmark | 21.08% | 9.10% | -8.89% | 22.88% | 5.60% | 25.09% | -5.84% | 11.75% | 21.65% | 31.68% |
| Category Average | 16.46% | 6.89% | -9.47% | 19.21% | 3.42% | 23.26% | -4.82% | 9.85% | 17.87% | 23.63% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 249/ 396 | 224/ 433 | 94/ 459 | 210/ 505 | 351/ 532 | 295/ 566 | 176/ 630 | 602/ 663 | 323/ 684 | 146/ 710 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
28.55% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-6.54% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 98.00 |
| International Equity | 0.99 |
| Income Trust Units | 0.72 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.30 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 31.13 |
| Consumer Services | 14.40 |
| Basic Materials | 10.52 |
| Utilities | 8.46 |
| Industrial Services | 8.09 |
| Other | 27.40 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.01 |
| Asia | 0.99 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 5.12 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia | 4.72 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 4.00 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 3.87 |
| Canadian National Railway Co | 3.78 |
| Saputo Inc | 3.68 |
| Fortis Inc | 3.66 |
| Kinross Gold Corp | 3.48 |
| Quebecor Inc Cl B | 3.39 |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd | 3.36 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
RBC QUBE Low Volatility Canadian Equity Fund Series D
Median
Other - Canadian Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 9.56% | 10.30% | 10.84% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.75 | 0.77 |
| Alpha | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.78% | 0.83% | 0.86% |
| Sharpe | 1.33 | 1.04 | 0.84 |
| Sortino | 2.73 | 1.78 | 1.11 |
| Treynor | 0.17 | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Tax Efficiency | 87.61% | 85.36% | 84.68% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 10.55% | 9.56% | 10.30% | 10.84% |
| Beta | 0.92 | 0.73 | 0.75 | 0.77 |
| Alpha | -0.08 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.88% | 0.78% | 0.83% | 0.86% |
| Sharpe | 2.00 | 1.33 | 1.04 | 0.84 |
| Sortino | 4.60 | 2.73 | 1.78 | 1.11 |
| Treynor | 0.23 | 0.17 | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Tax Efficiency | 88.68% | 87.61% | 85.36% | 84.68% |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
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Fundata E Score
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Fundata S Score
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Fundata G Score
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Fund Details
| Start Date | November 19, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $4,505 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| PHN9589 | ||
| RBF1089 |
Investment Objectives
To provide long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of Canadian companies using a quantitative investment approach. The fund seeks to achieve a reduced level of volatility of returns as compared to the broader Canadian equity market.
Investment Strategy
The fund is managed using a quantitative investment model designed to select individual stocks while controlling portfolio-level risk. This involves building a portfolio that maximizes exposure to factors associated with outperformance, while controlling for exposure to risk factors.
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 Investor Services Trust (Canada) RBC Global Asset Management Inc. Royal Bank of 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 | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.85% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 0.25% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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