RBC Funds Inc. announced Monday that it plans to expand its existing family of load funds and has ceased distribution of shares of its mutual fund corporation, RBC Advisor Global Fund Inc.

Given the limited investor interest and relatively small number of shareholders, RBC Funds has decided to cease distribution of shares of the mutual fund corporation effective at the end of business on May 30.

Existing investors in the mutual fund corporation will receive letters explaining their product options and will have until August 29 to redeem their shares, at which point any remaining shares will be automatically redeemed into cash.

“In these challenging markets it is even more important for us to focus our sales and service efforts in areas which add the most value to advisors and their clients,” said Brenda Vince, president and COO, RBC Funds Inc., in a news release.

At the same time, RBC Funds plans to expand the number of load funds available through independent investment advisors and financial planners. RBC Funds currently offers 14 load funds. Despite difficult markets, RBC Funds has grown long-term assets in the advisory channel by seven per cent over the past 18 months, compared to an overall industry decline of five per cent for the same period.

“We are committed to growing with this channel by strengthening our relationships,” said Ms. Vince. “We have expanded our team of wholesalers across the country and are committed to providing our distribution partners with excellent service and sound solutions for their clients.”