- Issuer
- RBC
- Inception Date
- Oct 31, 2021
- Category
- Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
RCPIX Performance Chart
RBC BlueBay Core Plus Bond Fund (RCPIX) is down 1.0% since the beginning of the year. RCPIX is currently trading at $9 per share.
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Returns By Period
RBC BlueBay Core Plus Bond Fund (RCPIX) has returned -1.01% so far this year and 2.57% over the past 12 months.
RBC BlueBay Core Plus Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -1.23%
- 6M
- -1.33%
- YTD
- -1.01%
- 1Y
- 2.57%
- 3Y*
- 5.98%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 1.50%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
RCPIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 2, 2021, RCPIX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.14%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 41.3 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, RCPIX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +1.9%, while the worst single day was Jun 13, 2022 at -1.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.33% | 1.78% | -2.81% | 0.73% | 0.40% | 0.06% | -1.42% | -1.01% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.02% | 2.14% | -0.41% | -0.63% | -0.22% | 1.59% | -0.01% | 1.89% | 1.55% | 0.32% | 0.59% | 0.11% | 8.16% |
| 2024 | 0.80% | -0.91% | 1.15% | -2.05% | 2.30% | 0.85% | 2.63% | 1.72% | 1.47% | -1.89% | 1.33% | -1.43% | 5.97% |
| 2023 | 4.46% | -2.08% | 1.06% | 0.70% | -0.84% | -0.17% | 1.44% | -0.46% | -2.03% | -1.79% | 5.25% | 4.07% | 9.64% |
| 2022 | -1.81% | -1.56% | -2.93% | -3.54% | -0.33% | -1.86% | 2.21% | -2.15% | -4.67% | -1.93% | 4.12% | 0.25% | -13.59% |
| 2021 | -0.00% | -0.20% | -0.20% |
Benchmark Metrics
RBC BlueBay Core Plus Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.08%, beta of 0.05, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 02, 2021.
- This fund participated in 39.47% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 22.85% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.05 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.02 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.08%
- Beta
- 0.05
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 22.85%
- Downside Capture
- 39.47%
Expense Ratio
RCPIX has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RCPIX ranks 22 for risk / return — above 22% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below the peer median.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for RBC BlueBay Core Plus Bond Fund (RCPIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| RCPIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.47 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.62 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.25 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.05 | 2.00 | -0.95 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.46 | 8.49 | -6.04 |
Dividends
Dividend History
RBC BlueBay Core Plus Bond Fund provided a 5.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.44 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.44 | $0.45 | $0.39 | $0.38 | $0.31 | $0.02 |
Dividend yield | 5.04% | 4.95% | 4.37% | 4.34% | 3.77% | 0.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for RBC BlueBay Core Plus Bond Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.17 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.09 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.45 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.39 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.16 | $0.11 | $0.38 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.07 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.09 | $0.31 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the RBC BlueBay Core Plus Bond Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the RBC BlueBay Core Plus Bond Fund was 18.89%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 457 trading sessions.
The current RBC BlueBay Core Plus Bond Fund drawdown is 3.05%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-18.89%Oct 2022 | 11mo 18d | 1y 10mo | 2y 9moNov 2021 - Aug 2024 | Bear market2022 |
-3.72%Apr 2025 | 1mo 8d | 2mo 20d | 3mo 28dMar 2025 - Jun 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-3.46%Mar 2026 | 25d | — | 5mo 4dMar 2026 - now | — |
-3.39%Jan 2025 | 3mo 13d | 1mo 13d | 4mo 26dOct 2024 - Feb 2025 | — |
-1.11%Jul 2025 | 14d | 14d | 28dJul 2025 - Jul 2025 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| RCPIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.89% | -56.78% | +37.89% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.46% | -9.10% | +5.64% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -4.60% | -18.90% | +14.30% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.05% | -1.58% | -1.47% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.80% | -10.70% | +4.90% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.47% | 2.14% | -0.67% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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