RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (RBC GAM) Monday announced the launch of RBC Balanced Growth & Income Fund, a diversified portfolio of mutual funds managed by an team that combines of RBC Funds, PH&N Funds and BlueBay Funds. The fund includes Canadian, U.S. and emerging market equities, along with global fixed income securities.

“The RBC Balanced Growth & Income Fund aims to deliver portfolio stability, long-term growth potential and a dependable source of income,” says Karen McNally, vice president, RBC GAM.

RBC GAM say the fund, which is meant to be a core holding, is suitable for investors with a medium to long-term investment horizon who are comfortable with some fluctuations in the value of their investments.

The fund is available to individual investors through four options: Series A; Advisor Series; Series F (available via financial advisors); and Series D (available via direct-to-client platforms, PH&N Investment Services and RBC Direct Investing). Management fees are: 1.75% for Series A and Advisor Series; 0.75% for Series F; and 1.00% for Series D.

In addition, RBC GAM to announce the launch of four other funds:RBC $U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund; RBC Monthly Income High Yield Bond Fund; RBC Emerging Markets Dividend Fund; and RBC Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund.

The funds are available to individual investors through four options: Series A; Advisor Series; Series F; and Series D. The management fees are outlined in the table below.

Fund Name

Management Fee (%)

Series A

Advisor

Series F

Series D

RBC $U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

1.25

1.25

0.75

0.90

RBC Monthly Income High Yield Bond Fund

1.50

1.25

0.75

0.90

RBC Emerging Markets Dividend Fund

1.85

1.85

0.85

1.10

RBC Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund

1.85

1.85

0.85

1.10