RBC Global Asset Management Broadens U.S. Fixed Income Solutions with Launch of New Multi-Asset Credit Fund

Rhea-AI Summary

RBC Global Asset Management (NYSE:RY) launched the RBC BlueBay Credit Opportunities Fund on April 1, 2026, a multi-asset credit strategy seeking high total return and income from U.S. sub-investment grade markets. The Fund invests across high-yield corporate bonds, loans, and structured credit including ABS, MBS and CLOs.

The strategy is co-led by Tim Leary and Andrzej Skiba and aims to dynamically shift exposures to capture relative-value opportunities across credit sectors for institutional and intermediary clients.

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News Market Reaction – RY

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+1.01% News Effect

On the day this news was published, RY gained 1.01%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Reality Check

Price: $181.68 Vol: Volume 955,734 is at 0.69...

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$181.68 Last Close

Volume Volume 955,734 is at 0.69x the 20-day average, indicating subdued trading relative to recent activity. low

Technical Shares trade above the 200-day MA at 151.36, reflecting a sustained upward longer-term trend into this fund launch.

Peers on Argus

RY gained 2.49% with large-bank peers also higher: HSBC +1.33%, WFC +2.29%, BAC ...

RY gained 2.49% with large-bank peers also higher: HSBC +1.33%, WFC +2.29%, BAC +2.14%, C +3.94%, JPM +1.97%, suggesting a broader positive move in diversified banks alongside the fund launch.

Historical Context

4 past events · Latest: Mar 03 (Positive)

Pattern 4 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Mar 03	Client insights survey	Positive	-1.6%	Survey highlighted rising economic power and planning among wealthy women clients.
Feb 11	Service expansion	Positive	-1.4%	Expanded RBC Echelon lifestyle services for ultra-high-net-worth wealth clients.
Jan 22	Mini-tender warning	Positive	+0.5%	Advised shareholders to reject below-market mini-tender for common shares.
Jan 06	Brand partnership	Positive	-1.6%	Signed golfer Shane Lowry as new Team RBC ambassador for key events.

Pattern Detected

Recent generally positive corporate and branding announcements have often seen mixed to negative 1-day price reactions, with only one of four past events showing aligned upside.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, RY news has focused on brand, client services, and shareholder guidance. On Jan 6, 2026, RBC added golfer Shane Lowry as a Team RBC ambassador, yet shares fell modestly. A Jan 22, 2026 warning against a below-market mini-tender saw a small positive move. Subsequent wealth-management service expansions and survey findings in Feb and Mar 2026 coincided with mild declines. Today’s U.S. fixed income fund launch fits this pattern of client- and distribution-focused initiatives.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights RBC Global Asset Management’s new multi-asset credit fund targeting hig...

Analysis

This announcement highlights RBC Global Asset Management’s new multi-asset credit fund targeting higher-yielding, sub-investment-grade U.S. credit, including loans and structured products. It adds to RY’s income-oriented toolkit by dynamically allocating across sectors such as asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities and CLOs. In context of prior client and product initiatives, investors may watch asset growth in the fund, credit quality trends, and performance versus benchmarks to assess how meaningfully this strategy contributes to the broader franchise over time.

Key Terms

multi-asset credit, sub-investment grade, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, +2 more

6 terms

multi-asset credit financial

"This multi-asset credit fixed income option seeks to generate diversified sources"

Multi-asset credit is an investment approach that combines many kinds of debt instruments—such as corporate bonds, bank loans, and securities backed by loans or receivables—into one portfolio. It matters to investors because, like a diversified meal combining different food groups, mixing credit types can spread risk, smooth income and returns, and let managers shift exposure to safer or higher-yielding debt as market conditions change.

sub-investment grade financial

"across the spectrum of higher yielding, sub-investment grade credit markets."

Debt labeled sub-investment grade carries a below‑investment‑grade credit rating from major rating agencies, meaning the borrower is judged to have a higher risk of failing to repay. For investors, this is important because these bonds or loans typically offer higher interest to compensate for greater default and price volatility risk, and they may be excluded from conservative funds—think of lending to someone with a shaky credit history for a bigger return but greater chance of loss.

asset-backed securities financial

"and structured credit, including asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities"

A type of investment created by pooling many similar cash‑flowing assets — like mortgages, car loans, or credit card receivables — and selling slices of that bundle to investors who then receive the payments those assets generate. Think of it as a fruit basket where buyers earn the fruit sales: investors get steady income but also take on the risk that the underlying loans stop performing or are paid off early. Investors care because these securities can provide predictable yield, portfolio diversification, and varying levels of credit and liquidity risk depending on the quality of the underlying assets.

mortgage-backed securities financial

"structured credit, including asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities and"

A mortgage-backed security is an investment made by pooling many home loans and selling the right to the borrowers’ monthly payments to investors, so you receive a stream of principal and interest much like collecting payments on a bundle of IOUs. It matters to investors because it provides regular income but carries risks from homeowners missing payments or paying off loans early, and its value moves with interest rates and housing market conditions.

collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) financial

"mortgage-backed securities and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs)."

Collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) are investment vehicles that pool many corporate loans and divide the resulting cash flows into different slices that are sold to investors. They matter to investors because each slice offers a different mix of risk and return—some provide steadier, lower yields while others aim for higher income with greater default risk—so changes in borrower health, interest rates, or credit markets can materially affect returns.

cusip financial

"Share Class | Ticker | Cusip"

A CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a U.S. or Canadian financial security—such as a stock, bond, or fund share—like a Social Security number for an investment. It matters to investors because brokers, exchanges and record-keepers use the CUSIP to match trades, track ownership, settle transactions and pull accurate records, reducing errors and ensuring money and securities go to the right place.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

New multi-asset credit fund seeks to achieve a high level of total return by investing across the spectrum of higher yielding, sub-investment grade credit markets.

STAMFORD, Conn., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc. ("RBC GAM-U.S.") announced today the launch of the RBC BlueBay Credit Opportunities Fund ("the Fund"), a new investment strategy designed specifically for investors seeking income and total return opportunities from U.S. credit markets.

The Fund will primarily invest in high yield corporate bonds, loans, and structured credit, including asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). This multi-asset credit fixed income option seeks to generate diversified sources of income and returns by dynamically shifting across credit sectors and issuers to find the best relative value.

"The credit market appears to be abundant with idiosyncratic opportunities and high-yielding asset classes," said Donald Sanya, CEO of RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.)."We believe dynamically combining these asset classes can help enable investors to build resilient portfolios that have the potential to generate compelling risk-adjusted returns."

The RBC BlueBay Credit Opportunities Fund is co-led by Tim Leary, Senior Portfolio Manager at RBC Global Asset Management and Andrzej Skiba, Head of U.S. Fixed Income at RBC Global Asset Management.

"We believe U.S. credit remains exceptionally important for investors seeking the potential for strong returns and high income," said Mr. Leary. "The depth and liquidity of the U.S. credit markets, combined with a diverse issuer base across sectors, provide our institutional and intermediary clients with meaningful opportunities to potentially generate attractive risk-adjusted returns. Our focus on U.S. fixed income investments combined with our experience managing credit portfolios helps ensure our investors have the potential to benefit directly from these compelling credit market opportunities to help meet their investment goals."

Share Class	Ticker	Cusip
A	RCOAX	74933U498
I	RORIX	74933U480
R6	RCRSX	74933U472

About RBC

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 101,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 19 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.‎

We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/peopleandplanet.

About RBC Global Asset Management
RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) is the asset management division of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). RBC GAM is a provider of global investment management services and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and individual investors through separate accounts, pooled funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, exchange-traded funds and specialty investment strategies. RBC Funds, BlueBay Funds, PH&N Funds and RBC ETFs are offered by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (RBC GAM Inc.) and distributed through authorized dealers in Canada. The RBC GAM group of companies, which includes RBC GAM Inc. (including PH&N Institutional), manage more than $572 billion USD in assets (as of December 31, 2025) and have approximately 1,600 employees located across Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.

For more information, please contact:
Tony Catinella, RBC Global Asset Management Corporate Communications, 617-763-7232

Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investments in lower-rated and non-rated securities present a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities. Investments in foreign securities involve greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. Derivatives such as futures, forwards, and swaps involve risks different from, and in certain cases, greater than the risks presented by more traditional investments. Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) and structured finance securities present risks similar to those of other types of credit investments, including default (credit), interest rate and prepayment risks. The Fund is new with no operating history. As a result, prospective investors have no track record or history on which to base their investment decisions. These and other risks are described more fully in the prospectus.

Before investing, you should consider carefully a fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. This and other information is in the prospectus, which you can view by visiting https://dfinview.com/usrbcgam or request by calling 800.422.2766. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc. is the Adviser for the RBC Funds Trust. The Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC. Securities are offered through RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC.

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FAQ

What does the RBC BlueBay Credit Opportunities Fund (RY) invest in and when was it launched?

The Fund launched on April 1, 2026 and invests across high-yield bonds, loans and structured credit. According to the company, it targets diversified income and total return by allocating to high-yield corporate bonds, loans, ABS, MBS and CLOs to capture relative-value opportunities.

Who manages the RBC BlueBay Credit Opportunities Fund (RY) and what are their roles?

The Fund is co-led by Tim Leary and Andrzej Skiba, senior credit managers. According to the company, Leary and Skiba lead U.S. fixed income portfolio construction and execution, leveraging RBC BlueBay and RBC GAM-U.S. credit expertise.

What share classes and tickers are available for the RBC BlueBay Credit Opportunities Fund (RY)?

The Fund offers three share classes: A (RCOAX), I (RORIX), and R6 (RCRSX). According to the company, each class has a unique CUSIP and is aimed at different investor segments including institutional and intermediary clients.

How does the RBC BlueBay Credit Opportunities Fund (RY) seek to generate returns for investors?

The Fund seeks total return and income by dynamically shifting across credit sectors to find relative value. According to the company, active allocation among high-yield bonds, loans and structured credit is intended to diversify income sources and enhance risk-adjusted returns.

Which investors is the RBC BlueBay Credit Opportunities Fund (RY) designed for?

The Fund is designed for investors seeking income and total return from U.S. credit markets, especially those comfortable with sub-investment grade exposure. According to the company, it suits institutional and intermediary clients looking for diversified credit income opportunities.

Where can investors find more information or access the RBC BlueBay Credit Opportunities Fund (RY)?

Investors can access the Fund through authorized intermediaries or institutional channels and view tickers for each share class. According to the company, prospective investors should consult their financial advisor or the firm's distribution channels for eligibility and offering details.