Royal Bank of Canada Portfolio holdings
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), founded in 1864 and headquartered in Toronto, is Canada’s largest bank by market capitalization and one of the leading financial institutions in North America, offering a comprehensive suite of services including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, and capital markets. Managing hundreds of billions in assets, RBC serves millions of clients globally, with a significant presence in the U.S. and Caribbean through subsidiaries like RBC Wealth Management and City National Bank. Known for its stability and consistent profitability, RBC has earned a reputation as a conservative yet innovative bank, expanding its digital offerings and sustainability initiatives in recent years. With a strong focus on customer service and a robust international footprint, RBC remains a cornerstone of the Canadian and global financial systems.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$655M |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
JNK
|
+$353M |
| 3 |
BCE
BCE
|
+$336M |
| 4 |
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
|
+$326M |
| 5 |
GSK
GSK
|
+$322M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$567M |
| 2 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$349M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$338M |
| 4 |
Boeing
BA
|
+$328M |
| 5 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$313M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 19.26% |
| 2 | Technology | 10.12% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 8.64% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 7.73% |
| 5 | Industrials | 7.37% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
251
Dollar General
DG
$26.4B
| $128M | 0.06% |
849,276
+33,089
| +4% | +$5.11M |
|
252
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$133B
| $127M | 0.06% |
533,079
-113,549
| -18% | -$26M |
|
253
iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGIB
$18.5B
| $126M | 0.06% |
2,300,838
-107,579
| -4% | -$6.21M |
|
254
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF
VCLT
$8.75B
| $126M | 0.06% |
1,299,067
-153,935
| -11% | -$15.6M |
|
255
iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
SHV
$20.6B
| $125M | 0.06% |
1,126,126
-36,696
| -3% | -$4.06M |
|
256
Workday
WDAY
$43.3B
| $124M | 0.06% |
950,309
+93,806
| +11% | +$15.8M |
|
257
Becton Dickinson
BDX
$50B
| $123M | 0.06% |
548,902
-296,859
| -35% | -$73.3M |
|
258
Novartis
NVS
$290B
| $123M | 0.06% |
1,488,808
-15,091
| -1% | -$1.35M |
|
259
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.9B
| $123M | 0.06% |
855,834
-456,412
| -35% | -$80.5M |
|
260
Equinix
EQIX
$105B
| $123M | 0.06% |
196,414
+26,895
| +16% | +$16.1M |
|
|
SCHW
261
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$189B
| $122M | 0.06% |
3,641,146
+1,283,464
| +54% | +$53.9M |
|
262
Ecolab
ECL
$78.1B
| $121M | 0.06% |
778,140
-84,453
| -10% | -$15.9M |
|
263
Trane Technologies
TT
$105B
| $120M | 0.06% |
1,453,619
-181,919
| -11% | -$22.1M |
|
264
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF
PFF
$13.3B
| $120M | 0.06% |
3,758,220
-321,226
| -8% | -$11.5M |
|
|
EA
265
DELISTED
Electronic Arts
EA
| $120M | 0.06% |
1,194,542
+536,745
| +82% | +$56.5M |
|
266
American Express
AXP
$232B
| $119M | 0.06% |
1,395,302
-274,335
| -16% | -$31.9M |
|
267
Cummins
CMI
$87.8B
| $119M | 0.06% |
882,731
-161,761
| -15% | -$25.2M |
|
268
Southern Company
SO
$106B
| $119M | 0.06% |
2,201,170
-290,674
| -12% | -$18.4M |
|
269
iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF
FLOT
$10.5B
| $119M | 0.06% |
2,436,717
-144,468
| -6% | -$7.23M |
|
270
PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active Exchange-Traded Fund
MINT
$17.1B
| $119M | 0.06% |
1,198,918
-202,546
| -14% | -$20.5M |
|
271
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
VGT
$149B
| $118M | 0.06% |
4,454,760
-107,840
| -2% | -$3.27M |
|
272
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
$40.6B
| $117M | 0.06% |
706,606
-184,267
| -21% | -$27.5M |
|
273
Clorox
CLX
$12.8B
| $115M | 0.06% |
665,506
+364,310
| +121% | +$60.2M |
|
274
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
$142B
| $114M | 0.05% |
690,636
-96,918
| -12% | -$17.8M |
|
|
GRP.U
275
DELISTED
Granite Real Estate Investment Trust
GRP.U
| $114M | 0.05% |
2,755,755
+720,845
| +35% | +$35.7M |
|
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Royal Bank of Canada's Q1 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2020, Royal Bank of Canada held 7,387 positions worth $208B, down 25% from $277B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Royal Bank of Canada withdrew a net $12.3B in Q1 2020, closing 516 positions and reducing 2,931 holdings. Its most notable exit was Liberty Property Trust, an estimated $227M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 19% of assets, down from 20% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
Against the trend, Royal Bank of Canada opened a new position in GFL Environmental worth $84M.
- Royal Bank of Canada's largest Q1 2020 buy was GFL Environmental: 5,584,075 shares worth $84M.
- Royal Bank of Canada added most to iShares MSCI EAFE ETF in Q1 2020, an estimated $655M increase.
- Royal Bank of Canada's biggest Q1 2020 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $567M.
- Royal Bank of Canada fully exited Liberty Property Trust in Q1 2020, selling an estimated $227M.
- Royal Bank of Canada's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $208B portfolio in Q1 2020.
- Royal Bank of Canada opened 432 new positions and closed 516 in Q1 2020.
- Royal Bank of Canada's portfolio value fell 25% quarter-over-quarter to $208B.
Based on Royal Bank of Canada's 13F filing for Q1 2020, filed 15 May 2020.