Offerings are a response to 'evolution in thinking around portfolio construction'
With the introduction of an initial collection of eight ETF Series of RBC Funds, RBC iShares announced the expansion of its exchange traded fund roster. By utilizing the extensive investment management experience of RBC Global Asset Management Inc., the ETF Series expands on the current portfolio of actively managed ETF solutions provided by RBC iShares.
The ETF Series is a new series of selected RBC Funds that will trade on the exchange similarly to existing ETFs. With the introduction of this series, advisors and investors who favour ETF investments may now build their portfolios using actively managed RBC Funds.
"In response to changing markets and the evolution in thinking around portfolio construction, investors are increasingly looking to add actively managed ETFs into their portfolio mix," said Doug Coulter, President, RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
By utilizing the extensive investment management experience of RBC Global Asset Management Inc., the ETF Series expands on the current portfolio of actively managed ETF solutions provided by RBC iShares. From today, the NEO Exchange will start trading the eight new ETF Series.
• RBC Canadian Equity Income Fund
• RBC North American Value Fund
• RBC North American Growth Fund
• RBC International Equity Fund
• RBC Emerging Markets Dividend Fund
• RBC Global Energy Fund
• RBC Global Precious Metals Fund
• RBC Global Technology Fund
"With the launch of this initial suite of ETF Series of RBC Funds, we are excited to expand the lineup of actively managed solutions available within the RBC iShares suite. This ETF Series provides expanded access to RBC Global Asset Management Inc.'s well-established track record in active management to advisors and investors who prefer to use ETFs in building their portfolios," Coulter added.
The RBC Funds ETF Series has been added to the NEO Exchange's roster of more than 150 ETFs. With their typical investing channels, such as discount brokerage platforms and full-service dealers, investors can trade units of the ETF Series as well as other RBC iShares ETFs.
“We are honoured that RBC iShares has selected NEO as the listing venue for these eight new ETF Series and we look forward to continuing our partnership over the years ahead,” Jos Schmitt, President and CEO of NEO.
