RBC Canadian Equity Income Fund's Strategic Move: Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Takes Center Stage

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Exploring the Fund's Latest Investment Decisions and Portfolio Adjustments

RBC Canadian Equity Income Fund (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted its N-PORT filing for the fourth quarter of 2024, shedding light on its strategic investment maneuvers during this period. The fund is known for its focus on a diversified portfolio of Canadian securities, including common and preferred shares of dividend-paying Canadian companies, real estate investment trusts, and income trusts. With a cap of 35% on foreign securities, the fund aims to deliver a high level of monthly cash flow and tax-efficient distributions, primarily through returns of capital, capital gains, and interest income, while also seeking modest capital growth.

RBC Canadian Equity Income Fund's Strategic Move: Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Takes Center Stage
RBC Canadian Equity Income Fund's Strategic Move: Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Takes Center Stage

Summary of New Buy

RBC Canadian Equity Income Fund (Trades, Portfolio) added a total of 7 stocks, among them:

  • The most significant addition was Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD), with 324,169 shares, accounting for 0.82% of the portfolio and a total value of C$25.843 million.

  • The second largest addition to the portfolio was InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:IIP.UN), consisting of 1,828,000 shares, representing approximately 0.59% of the portfolio, with a total value of C$18.554 million.

  • The third largest addition was Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:BMY), with 120,000 shares, accounting for 0.31% of the portfolio and a total value of $9.756 million.

Key Position Increases

RBC Canadian Equity Income Fund (Trades, Portfolio) also increased stakes in a total of 20 stocks, among them:

  • The most notable increase was in Loblaw Companies Ltd (TSX:L), with an additional 62,000 shares, bringing the total to 117,000 shares. This adjustment represents a significant 112.73% increase in share count, a 0.37% impact on the current portfolio, with a total value of C$22.133 million.

  • The second largest increase was in Sun Life Financial Inc (TSX:SLF), with an additional 135,000 shares, bringing the total to 872,602. This adjustment represents an 18.3% increase in share count, with a total value of C$74.477 million.

Summary of Sold Out

RBC Canadian Equity Income Fund (Trades, Portfolio) completely exited 3 holdings in the fourth quarter of 2024, as detailed below: