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What is Responsible Investing?
We believe we all can do better, even when it comes to investing. So RBC InvestEase offers a portfolio that excludes companies involved in tobacco, controversial weapons, civilian firearms, as well as companies involved in very severe controversies. The remaining companies are screened on multiple environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. This means more of your portfolio will be invested in companies that score the highest on ESG factors.
Why Choose Responsible Investing?
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Make a positive impact by investing in companies that align with your values
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Progress towards your future goals without necessarily giving up your financial performance
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Invest with a trusted partner with industry-leading experience
Responsible Investing Portfolio Pricing
| Portfolios | Annual Management Fee | MER |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 0.5% | 0.11%–to0.13% |
| Responsible Investing | 0.5% | 0.18%–to0.23% |
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RBC InvestEase is a restricted portfolio manager providing access to model portfolios consisting of RBC iShares ETFs with each model portfolio holding up to 100% of RBC iShares ETFs. RBC iShares ETFs are comprised of RBC ETFs managed by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (RBC GAM) and iShares ETFs managed by BlackRock Canada Limited (BlackRock Canada). RBC GAM and BlackRock Canada have entered into a strategic alliance to bring together their respective ETF products under the RBC iShares brand, and to offer a unified distribution support and service model for RBC iShares ETFs.
Other products and services may be offered by one or more separate corporate entities that are affiliated to RBC InvestEase Inc., including without limitation: Royal Bank of Canada, RBC Direct Investing Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., RBC Global Asset Management Inc., Royal Trust Corporation of Canada and The Royal Trust Company. RBC InvestEase Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada and uses the business name RBC InvestEase.
The services provided by RBC InvestEase are only available in Canada.
Other products and services may be offered by one or more separate corporate entities that are affiliated to RBC InvestEase Inc., including without limitation: Royal Bank of Canada, RBC Direct Investing Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., RBC Global Asset Management Inc., Royal Trust Corporation of Canada and The Royal Trust Company. RBC InvestEase Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada and uses the business name RBC InvestEase.
The services provided by RBC InvestEase are only available in Canada.
How we approach Responsible Investing
The ETFs in our Responsible Investing portfolios use a methodology developed by MSCI, a leading provider of ESG research and data. The investment process begins by excluding companies involved in tobacco, controversial weapons, civilian firearms, as well as those companies involved in severe controversies. The remaining companies are then assessed on how well they manage their environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks. The process identifies a total of 37 key issues, including climate change, natural resources, human and labour rights, corporate governance and others, that are considered for measurement at the industry level.
How sustainability affects performance
Responsible Investing primarily focuses on risk management, aiming to avoid companies that poorly manage their risks. We believe companies that effectively manage these risks over the long-term could achieve superior financial results versus their less-effective peers. Managing these types of risk goes beyond just dollars and cents and can be a force of positive impact on society.
Why choose RBC?
Canadians have trusted RBC’s expertise to manage their investments for generations. Our team of experts reviewed the Responsible Investing options available for Canadians and selected ESG ETFs from RBC iShares based on the investment approach and screening capabilities used.