I’m trying to better understand the behaviour, risk profile, and role of two types of equity mutual funds:
RBC North American Value funds
RBC Life Science & Technology
From a general perspective, I’m interested in:
How these two categories typically differ in terms of volatility and drawdowns
How they tend to perform across different market cycles (value vs growth/tech-led environments).
Where each might fit in a long-term equity portfolio (core vs satellite exposure)
Key strengths and weaknesses of each approach, independent of short-term performance.
Not looking for personal financial advice or individual situations. Just a high-level discussion to better understand expectations, diversification, and risk characteristics.
Thanks,