SEC Filing Summary: Form 13F-HR
Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by Royal Bank of Canada (Reporting Manager) for the calendar quarter ended December 31, 2016. The report was signed on February 10, 2017, by David Lang, SVP-Regulatory Compliance & Global Chief Compliance Officer. This filing represents a consolidated report covering the holdings of Royal Bank of Canada and 27 other included institutional investment managers, including subsidiaries such as RBC Global Asset Management Inc., RBC Capital Markets, LLC, and BlueBay Asset Management LLP.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F-HR, this document discloses equity holdings rather than the operating financial performance (revenue, profit, cash flow) of the reporting manager itself. The following aggregate portfolio metrics are reported:
- Total Portfolio Value: $184,585,168,000 (reported as 184,585,168 in thousands).
- Total Number of Holdings: 26,434 entries.
- Report Type: 13F Holdings Report (indicating all holdings of the reporting manager are included).
Note: The filing text does not provide data on Royal Bank of Canada's corporate revenue, profit margins, debt levels, or liquidity, as this form is strictly for reporting investment holdings.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior period (September 30, 2016) to calculate material changes in holdings or portfolio value. The document serves as a snapshot of holdings as of the reporting date.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or risk factors regarding the reporting manager's business operations. The only risk disclosure present is the standard SEC disclaimer stating that the Commission has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Scope of Reporting: Verify that the reported value ($184.6 billion) represents the aggregate holdings of Royal Bank of Canada plus 27 other affiliated managers, not just the parent bank's direct holdings.
- Portfolio Composition: The 26,434 entries indicate a highly diversified portfolio across numerous entities; investors should review the detailed schedules (not included in this summary text) to understand sector concentration.
- Regulatory Compliance: The report was filed within the standard 45-day window following the quarter-end (signed Feb 10, 2017).
- Affiliated Managers: Confirm the specific contribution of key subsidiaries like RBC Global Asset Management Inc. and BlueBay Asset Management LLP to the total portfolio value.