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RBC Global Corporate Bond Fund Series A
Global Corp Fixed Income
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FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient
2013, 2012
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$8.66 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.00
(0.01%)
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As at April 30, 2026
As at March 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (August 23, 2004): 2.97%
| 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 | 0.78% | -0.58% | -0.36% | -0.21% | 3.34% | 4.57% | 3.86% | 2.57% | -0.25% | 0.60% | 0.86% | 1.24% | 1.01% | 1.30% |
| Benchmark | -1.14% | -0.33% | -2.03% | -0.54% | 3.78% | 6.83% | 5.49% | 5.64% | 2.44% | 1.31% | 2.36% | 3.05% | 2.42% | 3.19% |
| Category Average | 0.45% | -0.08% | 0.37% | 0.35% | 4.10% | 5.74% | 5.05% | 3.88% | 1.71% | 2.62% | 2.66% | 2.80% | - | - |
| Category Rank | 51 / 229 | 186 / 224 | 155 / 222 | 171 / 224 | 117 / 210 | 120 / 158 | 110 / 149 | 110 / 135 | 110 / 123 | 98 / 114 | 102 / 108 | 87 / 93 | 79 / 84 | 74 / 78 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.25% | 1.26% | 0.06% | 0.56% | 1.10% | 0.44% | 0.15% | -0.30% | 0.37% | 0.87% | -2.20% | 0.78% |
| Benchmark | -0.29% | 1.53% | 0.68% | 0.72% | 2.50% | 0.66% | 0.01% | -1.51% | -0.21% | 1.50% | -0.67% | -1.14% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
4.67% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-8.08% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 5.05% | 3.62% | -2.63% | 9.23% | 6.13% | -2.38% | -15.19% | 7.61% | 3.00% | 4.61% |
| Benchmark | 0.66% | 2.08% | 5.22% | 5.81% | 8.39% | -3.78% | -10.63% | 6.54% | 10.41% | 5.13% |
| Category Average | - | - | - | 9.03% | 6.89% | 0.56% | -10.54% | 7.62% | 5.63% | 4.93% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Category Rank | 55/ 78 | 57/ 84 | 78/ 92 | 45/ 105 | 63/ 110 | 112/ 118 | 111/ 132 | 70/ 149 | 124/ 151 | 89/ 198 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
9.23% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-15.19% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 41.92 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 33.58 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 18.44 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 4.38 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 0.81 |
| Other | 0.87 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 95.30 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 4.38 |
| Utilities | 0.24 |
| Financial Services | 0.18 |
| Energy | 0.09 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 77.57 |
| Europe | 12.57 |
| Latin America | 3.68 |
| Africa and Middle East | 2.84 |
| Asia | 2.72 |
| Other | 0.62 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corp Bnd Inx(XSH) | 2.71 |
| RBC Emerging Markets Bond Fund Series O | 2.12 |
| BlueBay Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fd O | 1.46 |
| BMO Short Corporate Bond Index ETF (ZCS) | 1.19 |
| Government of Canada T-Bill Jun 03, 2026 | 1.11 |
| United States Treasury 4.25% 15-May-2035 | 0.82 |
| United States Treasury 4.50% 15-Feb-2044 | 0.74 |
| Government of Canada T-Bill Jul 02, 2026 | 0.72 |
| Government of Canada T-Bill May 20, 2026 | 0.70 |
| United States Treasury 4.00% 31-Mar-2030 | 0.67 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
RBC Global Corporate Bond Fund Series A
Median
Other - Global Corp Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 4.85% | 6.58% | 6.05% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.58 | 0.76 | 0.58 |
| Alpha | 0.01 | -0.02 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.34% | 0.51% | 0.36% |
| Sharpe | 0.06 | -0.44 | -0.07 |
| Sortino | 0.30 | -0.59 | -0.32 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | -0.04 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 71.36% | - | 31.05% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 3.11% | 4.85% | 6.58% | 6.05% |
| Beta | 0.43 | 0.58 | 0.76 | 0.58 |
| Alpha | 0.02 | 0.01 | -0.02 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.32% | 0.34% | 0.51% | 0.36% |
| Sharpe | 0.31 | 0.06 | -0.44 | -0.07 |
| Sortino | 0.13 | 0.30 | -0.59 | -0.32 |
| Treynor | 0.02 | 0.00 | -0.04 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 64.32% | 71.36% | - | 31.05% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | August 23, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $16,575 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBF580 |
Investment Objectives
The objective of the fund is to provide a high level of interest income with the potential for modest capital growth by investing primarily in global corporate bonds. The fund invests primarily in investment grade corporate debt securities from anywhere around the world. It may also invest in high yield debt securities and emerging market sovereign and corporate bonds.
Investment Strategy
To achieve the fund’s objectives, the portfolio manager: invests primarily in investment grade debt securities rated BBB(-) and above by Standard & Poor’s (or equivalent rating agency) from anywhere around the world; maintains a minimum portfolio average credit quality rating of BBB(-) by Standard & Poor’s (or equivalent rating agency).
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited
RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc. |
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 | 1.55% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.35% |
| 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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