RBC Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Equity Fund

The RBC Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Equity Fund is a mutual fund managed by RBC Global Asset Management, focusing on equity investments in the Asia Pacific region excluding Japan. The fund primarily invests in companies located or having a principal business interest in Asian markets such as Hong Kong, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. As of May 31, 2025, the fund's total value was $4,222.3 million, with a management expense ratio of 1.11%. The top five holdings were Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Tencent Holdings Ltd., Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., and ICICI Bank Ltd., collectively accounting for 24.9% of the fund's assets. The fund's investments are diversified across various sectors, including technology, financial services, consumer discretionary, and healthcare. It is suitable for investors seeking exposure to some of the world's fastest-growing economies and can tolerate medium to high investment risk and considerable fluctuations in the value of their investment. The fund was launched on March 10, 2014, and is available in multiple series, including Series F and Series PZ, with varying minimum investment requirements. Distributions are made annually in December and are automatically reinvested unless the investor specifies otherwise. Investors can access more information and regulatory documents through the fund's official website.

The RBC Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Equity Fund employs a disciplined investment process, focusing on high-quality companies with sustainable, compounding growth and trustworthy management teams. The investment team relies on in-house research, utilizing quantitative screens and bottom-up fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The fund's strategy aims to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity securities of companies domiciled in or conducting a substantial portion of their business in the Asia ex-Japan region. The fund's benchmark is the MSCI AC Asia ex-Japan Total Return Net Index (USD). Investors can find more details in the fund's simplified prospectus and other regulatory documents available on the official website.

The fund is managed by RBC Global Asset Management Inc., a division of the Royal Bank of Canada, which offers a range of investment solutions and strategies. RBC Global Asset Management is committed to providing investors with access to quality international businesses and aims to enhance risk-adjusted returns through diversification across different economies, geographies, and currencies. The fund is suitable for investors who are planning to hold their investment for the long term and are seeking exposure to markets and economies with attractive valuations or opportunities difficult to find in North America. The fund's investments are subject to market risks, and past performance may not be repeated. Investors are encouraged to read the offering materials for a particular fund before investing and to consult with a financial advisor to ensure the investment aligns with their financial goals and risk tolerance.