Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by Royal Bank of Canada for the reporting period ended March 31, 2016. The report was signed on May 13, 2016, by Francine Blackburn, EVP, Regulatory & Government Affairs and CCO. This filing serves as a consolidated report covering the holdings of Royal Bank of Canada and 28 other included institutional investment managers, including subsidiaries such as RBC Global Asset Management Inc. and RBC Capital Markets, LLC.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports on equity holdings rather than the operating financial performance (revenue, profit, cash flow) of the reporting manager itself. The following metrics reflect the aggregate portfolio value managed by the reporting group:
- Total Portfolio Value: $160,860,857,000 (reported in thousands).
- Total Number of Holdings: 26,316 entries.
- Number of Included Managers: 28.
Note: The filing text does not provide data on Royal Bank of Canada's corporate revenue, profit margins, debt levels, or liquidity positions, as these are not required in a 13F-HR filing.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior quarter (December 31, 2015) or year-over-year changes. Consequently, material changes in portfolio value or composition versus the prior comparable period cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or outlook regarding future performance. It is a statutory disclosure of current holdings. The document includes a standard disclaimer stating that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $160.9 billion against the bank's quarterly earnings report (10-Q or 10-K) to understand the proportion of assets under management versus total bank assets.
- Confirm the list of 28 included managers to ensure all relevant subsidiaries are accounted for in the consolidated view.
- Review the specific Schedule 13F holdings (not included in this summary text) to analyze sector concentration and top individual positions.
- Check for any amendments filed after May 13, 2016, as this filing represents a snapshot as of the signing date.