Investment guide

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RBC Global Asset Management

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RBC Global Asset Management provides a comprehensive range of investment solutions for investors around the world. Operating within a common risk management and governance framework, each of our investment teams located in North America, Europe and Asia has its own specialised disciplines and accountabilities.

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The RBC advantageRBC Global Asset Management is committed to leveraging the discipline of our leading investment teams to bring you investment and service excellence. Our clients are central to every decision we make. Our culture demands excellence in client servicing, investment management and risk management.

$350 billion in AUM1

Client focused§§ Investment service excellence

§§ Service belief pervades the firm

§§ Different clients, different needs, different solutions

Investment led§§ 23 specialist investment teams

§§ Disciplined and accountable for delivering client performance

§§ Supported by access to global tools and resources

Corporate stability§§ Risk management infrastructure

§§ Strength and stability

§§ Commitment to asset management

Investment guide

48.0%

41.9%

10.1% Institutional

Retail Mutual Funds

Private/High NetWorth

54.0%35.1%

10.9% Fixed Income

Equities

Short-term Solutions

By client type By asset type

RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) is signatory to the UN PRI. We are committed to putting the UN PRI’s six Principles of Responsible Investment into practice and believe that they are aligned with our existing approach to responsible investment.

The PRI assesses signatories’ approaches to the principles based on its assessment methodology. As indicated in our most recent assessment report’s summary scorecard, the PRI gave each of our modules a score of A+.

A+

A

B

C

D

E

Strategy & Governance

Listed Equity - Incorporation

Listed Equity - Active Ownership

Fixed Income - Sovereign/Supranational/Agency

Fixed Income - Corporate Financial

Fixed Income - Corporate Non-Financial

RBC GAM’s score

Peer median

2019

Responsible investment commitments

2019 PRI summary scorecard for RBC GAM

Source: RBC Global Asset Management and Principles for Responsible Invest-ment. Data as at 31st March, 2019.

2Short-term Solutions include securities/instruments with maturities less than one year. It can include securities from all regions.

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Focused, global asset manager; strong, supportive parentRoyal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 86,000 employees who bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market capitalisation, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our 16 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 34 other countries.

Today, RBC Global Asset Management manages US$350 billion.1

Investment guide

Diverse and global set of investment capabilitiesInstitutional investment capabilities With offices in North America, Europe and Asia, RBC Global Asset Management provides a comprehensive range of investment solutions, within a variety of vehicles, to both institutional and individual investors.

RBC Global Asset Management

Emerging Market Equities Global Equities Regional Equities Fixed Income

Emerging Markets Equity

Emerging Markets Value Equity

Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity

Emerging Markets Focus Equity

Emerging Markets Multi-Strategy Equity

Global Equity

Global Sustainable Equity

Global Low Vol Equity

Global Resources

Global Fossil Fuel Free

International Equity

Vision Global Horizon Equity

Asian Equity

Canadian Equity

China Champions

European Equity

Japan Ishin

U.S. Equity Focus

U.S. Small Cap Equity

Canadian Fixed Income

Global Bond

U.S. Ultra-Short Fixed Income

$36.2 bn AUMU.S. – RBC GAM US31 investment professionals

$212.0 bn AUMCanada – RBC GAM Inc. 157 investment professionals$350 billion in AUM1

RBC GlobalAsset Management

48% institutional assets Over 1,450 employees worldwide Over 350 investment professionals

$64.0 bn AUMBlueBay115 investment professionals

$3.2 bn AUMAsia – RBC GAM Asia11 investment professionals

$31.5 bn AUMEurope – RBC GAM UK39 investment professionals

WealthManagement

CapitalMarkets Insurance Personal &

Commercial BankingInvestor &

Treasury Services

Source: RBC Global Asset Management as at 30.06.2019 and in U.S. dollars. 1Includes advisory and Unified Managed Account models. 2Ratings: S&P: AA-, Moody’s: Aa2 (Bloomberg, 30.06.2019). Ranked 5th largest bank in North America & 10th globally based on market capitalisation (Bloomberg, 30.06.2019). Ranked 2nd safest bank in North America & 12th globally (Global Finance, September 2018).

The selected RBC Global Asset Management strategies are available for sale in Europe.

This document is provided by RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM), the asset management division of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) for informational purposes only and may not be reproduced, distributed or published without the written consent of RBC GAM or its affiliated entities listed herein. This document does not constitute an offer or a solicitation to buy or to sell any security, product or service in any jurisdiction. This document is not available for distribution to people in jurisdictions where such distribution would be prohibited.

RBC GAM is the asset management division of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) which includes RBC Global Asset Management Inc., RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc., RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited, RBC Global Asset Management (Asia) Limited, and BlueBay Asset Management LLP, which are separate, but affiliated subsidiaries of RBC.

In Canada, this document is provided by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (including PH&N Institutional) which is regulated by each provincial and territorial securities commission with which it is registered. In the United States, this document is provided by RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc., a federally registered investment adviser. In Europe this document is provided by RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. In Asia, this document is provided by RBC Global Asset Management (Asia) Limited, which is registered with the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong.

This document has not been reviewed by, and is not registered with any securities or other regulatory authority, and may, where appropriate, be distributed by the above-listed entities in their respective jurisdictions. Additional information about RBC GAM may be found at www.rbcgam.com.

This document is not intended to provide legal, accounting, tax, investment, financial or other advice and such information should not be relied upon for providing such advice. RBC GAM takes reasonable steps to provide up-to-date, accurate and reliable information, and believes the information to be so when printed. RBC GAM reserves the right at any time and without notice to change, amend or cease publication of the information.

Any investment and economic outlook information contained in this document has been compiled by RBC GAM from various sources. Information obtained from third parties is believed to be reliable, but no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by RBC GAM, its affiliates or any other person as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. RBC GAM and its affiliates assume no responsibility for any errors or omissions.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Return estimates are for illustrative purposes only and are not a prediction of returns. Actual returns may be higher or lower than those shown and may vary substantially over shorter time periods. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

Some of the statements contained in this document may be considered forward-looking statements which provide current expectations or forecasts of future results or events. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and involve risks and uncertainties. Do not place undue reliance on these statements because actual results or events may differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Before making any investment decisions, we encourage you to consider all relevant factors carefully.

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Publication date: (September 2019)

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Fund Category ISIN Number

RBC Emerging Markets Equity Emerging Market Equity LU0894190932

RBC Emerging Markets Value Equity Emerging Market Equity LU1217269478

RBC Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Emerging Market Equity LU1217269809

RBC Emerging Markets Equity Focus Emerging Market Equity LU1868742773

RBC Emerging Markets Multi-Strategy Equity Emerging Market Equity LU1760003332

RBC Global Equity Focus Global Equity LU1096671539

RBC Vision Global Horizon Equity Global Equity LU1868743318

RBC Global Resources Sector Equity LU0444594930

RBC U.S. Small Cap Equity U.S. Equity LU0687669076

RBC U.S. Equity Focus U.S. Equity LU1868743821

RBC Asia ex Japan Equity Asian Equity LU1096671026

RBC China Champions Asian Equity LU1868743078

RBC Japan Ishin Asian Equity LU1868742344

RBC European Equity Focus European Equity LU1217268827

RBC Canadian Equity Value Canadian Equity LU0569851230

RBC Global Bond Global Fixed Income LU0820967361

RBC U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Bond U.S. Fixed Income LU0494129082

No investment should be made in one of these products without careful consideration of the Prospectus for the Funds and the Key Investor Information Document for the relevant Sub-Fund, each available at www.rbcgam.com or from your contact at RBC Global Asset Management.

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