- Issuer
- RBC
- Inception Date
- Sep 18, 2020
- Category
- Corporate Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
RQO.TO Performance Chart
RBC Target 2026 Corporate Bond Index ETF (RQO.TO) is up 1.2% since the beginning of the year. RQO.TO is currently trading at CA$19 per share. Investors who bought CA$1,000 worth of RQO.TO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth CA$1,082.
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Returns By Period
RBC Target 2026 Corporate Bond Index ETF (RQO.TO) has returned 1.23% so far this year and 2.90% over the past 12 months.
RBC Target 2026 Corporate Bond Index ETF
- 1D
- 0.05%
- 1M
- 0.24%
- 6M
- 1.17%
- YTD
- 1.23%
- 1Y
- 2.90%
- 3Y*
- 5.11%
- 5Y*
- 1.59%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.31%
- 1M
- 0.87%
- 6M
- 10.62%
- YTD
- 13.50%
- 1Y
- 24.35%
- 3Y*
- 21.67%
- 5Y*
- 14.33%
- 10Y*
- 14.32%
RQO.TO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 18, 2020, RQO.TO's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.11%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 52.5 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +2.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2022 at -3.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 21 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, RQO.TO closed higher 35% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 11, 2022 with a return of +1.1%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 2021 at -1.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.16% | 0.16% | 0.13% | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.13% | 0.16% | 1.23% | |||||
| 2025 | 0.48% | 0.31% | 0.37% | 0.31% | 0.20% | 0.20% | 0.32% | 0.21% | 0.42% | 0.26% | 0.16% | 0.26% | 3.57% |
| 2024 | -0.38% | 0.14% | 0.44% | -0.17% | 0.77% | 0.55% | 1.26% | 0.46% | 1.32% | -0.08% | 0.48% | 0.48% | 5.40% |
| 2023 | 2.35% | -0.98% | 0.85% | 0.90% | -1.03% | -0.14% | -0.11% | 0.46% | -0.11% | 0.57% | 1.99% | 1.98% | 6.86% |
| 2022 | -1.81% | -0.64% | -3.08% | -1.53% | -0.10% | -0.99% | 1.86% | -1.93% | -0.49% | -0.29% | 1.51% | -0.17% | -7.50% |
| 2021 | 0.32% | -2.32% | -0.33% | 0.39% | 0.46% | -0.41% | 1.06% | 0.01% | 0.13% | -1.47% | -0.73% | 0.66% | -2.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
RBC Target 2026 Corporate Bond Index ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.00%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 18, 2020.
- This ETF participated in 8.88% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 6.26% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this ETF 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 ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this ETF 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
- 1.00%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 6.26%
- Downside Capture
- 8.88%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RQO.TO ranks 98 for risk / return — in the top 98% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for RBC Target 2026 Corporate Bond Index ETF (RQO.TO) 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.
| RQO.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +2.22 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +4.51 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 2.05 | 1.33 | +0.72 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 27.50 | 2.67 | +24.83 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 91.66 | 9.87 | +81.78 |
Dividends
Dividend History
RBC Target 2026 Corporate Bond Index ETF provided a 3.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.57 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.57 | CA$0.50 | CA$0.48 | CA$0.36 | CA$0.32 | CA$0.38 | CA$0.11 |
Dividend yield | 3.03% | 2.66% | 2.56% | 1.98% | 1.86% | 1.97% | 0.52% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for RBC Target 2026 Corporate Bond Index ETF. 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 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.30 | |||||
| 2025 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.50 |
| 2024 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.48 |
| 2023 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.36 |
| 2022 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.02 | CA$0.02 | CA$0.02 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.02 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.32 |
| 2021 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.02 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.02 | CA$0.38 |
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 Target 2026 Corporate Bond Index ETF. 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 Target 2026 Corporate Bond Index ETF was 12.86%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 484 trading sessions.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-12.86%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 8moJan 2021 - Sep 2024 | Bear market2022 |
-0.59%Oct 2024 | 6d | 11d | 17dOct 2024 - Oct 2024 | — |
-0.55%Nov 2020 | 13d | 22d | 1mo 5dOct 2020 - Nov 2020 | — |
-0.43%Nov 2024 | 9d | 6d | 15dNov 2024 - Nov 2024 | — |
-0.37%Apr 2025 | 2d | 19d | 21dApr 2025 - Apr 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RQO.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -12.86% | -48.87% | +36.01% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.11% | -9.17% | +9.06% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -0.93% | -19.59% | +18.66% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -11.65% | -23.14% | +11.49% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -27.97% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.82% | +0.82% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.73% | -9.63% | +5.90% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.03% | 2.47% | -2.44% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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