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The RBC International Equity strategy seeks to provide long-term capital growth by investing in a portfolio of mid and large cap securities located throughout the world, excluding the United States. The strategy specializes in owning companies with high and sustainable levels of profitability supported by low capital intensity through in-depth, rigorous company level research conducted by our deeply experienced on the ground investment professionals. An acute focus on risk management underpins effective portfolio construction.

Strategy overview

  • Long term ownership mindset focused on identifying high and sustainable ROIC businesses
  • On the ground deep expertise in each region
  • In-depth, rigorous company specific research drives security selection
  • Material ESG risks are incorporated in the investment process
  • Acute focus on risk management and portfolio construction

Our approach

Diversity

We have a deeply integrated team and we have worked together for over a decade with our Lead Portfolio Manager, David Lambert, in London.

We have a strong culture of discussion and debate amongst the team which encourages different perspectives when evaluating investment opportunities.

Culture

We place a big emphasis on cohesive team culture with one-team mentality anchored in constant interaction.

We spend significant time evaluating company management thanks to an on the ground expertise in each region, with centralized decision making.

Research focus

We have built a strong research platform delivering in-depth, rigorous stock specific research.

We adopt a long term ownership mindset focused on identifying companies that display high and sustainable ROIC.

Our approach to ESG risks integration

  • We believe material ESG factors are important considerations in risk management
  • We believe the incorporation of material ESG factors is an important component in active management

The strategy presented relates to a speculative investment subject to many specific risks notably the risk of loss of the entire amount invested.

Additional information

Inception
January 1994
Primary benchmark
MSCI EAFE Total Return Net Index
Vehicle
US Mutual Fund, Separate Accounts

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This material provides general information about the investment approach but doesn't fully describe investment objectives, risks, policies, or portfolio management practices. To make an informed decision about engaging RBC Global Asset Management, review the prospectus, offering documents, or investment management agreement, as applicable, for complete details on investment objectives, policies, and guidelines. Investment objectives are not guaranteed, and the investment process may evolve over time. The characteristics described illustrate general criteria our strategy team uses when selecting securities. Client portfolios follow mutually agreed-upon investment guidelines.

RBC Global Asset Management compiled this information from reliable sources, but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This is not an offer to buy or sell financial instruments, nor an invitation to invest in any RBC Global Asset Management fund, and it does not constitute investment advice or recommendations regarding specific securities or sectors.

Any referenced indices mentioned serve as industry-standard performance benchmarks for their respective regions, sectors, and asset classes, and constitute unmanaged investment portfolios.