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Fund Price: $9.80 (as at May 17, 2013)  1-day chg: $-.0125 -0.13%  YTD: 1.26%

Returns as at April 30, 2013

  Fund Group Avg Index*
1 Month 1.43% 1.07% 0.06%
3 Months 2.46% 1.81% 0.22%
6 Months 2.30% 1.94% -2.18%
1 Year 7.49% 5.54% 0.72%
2 Year Avg 7.77% 5.33% 4.10%
3 Year Avg 6.84% 4.77% 4.11%
4 Year Avg 8.25% 4.46% 0.46%
5 Year Avg 7.05% 4.93% 3.64%
10 Year Avg - 2.30% 1.73%
15 Year Avg - 3.05% 3.22%
20 Year Avg - 3.98% 4.63%
Since Inception 5.17% - -
 
2012 8.79% 5.07% -0.60%
2011 6.21% 5.18% 8.99%
2010 6.78% 3.99% -0.32%
 
3 year risk 2.98 5.44 7.58
3 year beta 0.10 0.42 1.00

*Citigroup World Government Bond Index

Growth of $10,000

This graph shows how a $10,000 investment in this fund would have changed in value compared with the Citigroup World Government Bond Index.

Risk Measures as at April 30, 2013

Best/Worst 12 months (since inception)
Best (ending Oct 09): 18.23 bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
Worst (ending Jun 06): -2.85 bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
Volatility meter (Based on 3 year standard deviation from GlobeInvestor.com)
Low VOLATILITY METER: 3 High

Fund Objectives

To provide a high level of interest income with the potential for modest capital growth by investing primarily in global corporate bonds.

Fund Facts

Fund Sponsor: RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
Managed by: RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
Fund Type: MF Trust
Inception Date: July 2004
Asset Class: Global Fixed Income
Quartile Rank: 1 (3YR ending April 30, 2013)
Total Assets: N/A
Mgmt Exp. Ratio (MER): 1.74%
Management Fee: 1.50%
Load Type: Optional
Globe 5-Star Rating:
RRSP Eligible:
Canadian
Min. Invest (initial):
$500
Subsequent:
$25
Min. Invest (initial RRSP):
$500
Subsequent RRSP:
$25
Closed:
No
Restricted:
No
Restriction:
 
 

Asset Allocation December 31, 2012

Bond Term December 31, 2012

Bond Geographic Breakdown December 31, 2012

Top Holdings as at December 31, 2012

Symbol Company Name Sector Geographic
Area		 Asset
Type		 % of
Total Assets		   Performance as at May 17, 2013
1 Year Performance (%)
  RBC Emerging Markets Bond A Fund 7.12     bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
  BlueBay Emerging Markets Corp Bd U$ Fund 2.66     bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
  Citigroup, 3.95%, JUN/15/16 Bond 0.82   - bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
  Royal Bank Scotland Group PLC, 5.38%, SEP/30/19 Bond 0.8   - bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
  Wells Fargo & Co., 2.10%, MAY/08/17 Bond 0.79   - bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
  HSBC Bank PLC, 3.88%, OCT/24/18 Bond 0.7   - bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
  JP MORG CHASE IDR, 3.45%, MAR/01/16 Bond 0.63   - bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
  Bank of America, 3.63%, MAR/17/16 Bond 0.63   - bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
  Royal Bank of Canada, 3.66%, JAN/25/17 Bond 0.63   0.78 bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)

Distribution Report (18 months up to May 17, 2013)

Frequency of Income Distributions: Quarterly

Frequency of Capital Gain Distributions: Annually

Date Income Dividend Capital Gain Total (Current Period) Trailing 12-Months Total Reinvestment Price
Mar 28, 2013 0.0746 0.0746 0.4393 9.711
Dec 21, 2012 0.0650 0.1620 0.2270 0.4386 9.738
Sep 28, 2012 0.0636 0.0636 0.2766 9.851
Jun 29, 2012 0.0741 0.0741 0.2891 9.609
Mar 30, 2012 0.0739 0.0739 0.2965 9.510
Dec 23, 2011 0.0650 0.0650 0.3252 9.314

Portfolio Manager(s)

Frank Gambino MBA, CFA

RBC Global Asset Management Inc.

Start Date: August, 2004

Fund Return: 5.17%

Frank is responsible for managing investment-grade and high-yield corporate bond investments in fixed-income funds run by RBC Asset Management Inc. A member of the firm's Fixed Income & Currencies Committee, Frank pursues a value-focused, total-rate-of-return investment philosophy that strives to invest in quality companies that are undervalued. Using detailed company credit and industry analysis, Frank and other members of the corporate bond team identify investment opportunities while minimizing default prospects. Prior to joining RBC Asset Management, Frank was the Senior Portfolio Manager and Group Head for Royal Bank of Canada's in-house High Yield Bond Portfolio. He began his career with Canada Life as a senior fixed-income analyst and was also a portfolio manager with the Manulife Financial High Yield Group. Frank graduated from York University with a bachelor's degree in economics and earned an MBA from McMaster University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Also manages:RBC $U.S. Income (US$), RBC Global High Yield Bond-Adv, RBC High Yield Bond A

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Soo Boo Cheah

RBC Global Asset Management Inc.

Start Date: August, 2004

Fund Return: 5.17%

Also manages:RBC $U.S. Income (US$), RBC Global Bond

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Marty Balch

RBC Global Asset Management Inc.

Start Date: August, 2004

Fund Return: 5.17%

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