About Royal Bank of Canada (RY)
Royal Bank of Canada is a Banks - Diversified company operating in the Financial Services sector.
RY trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- C$283.93
- Market Cap
- C$393.08B
- 52-Week High
- C$306.38
- 52-Week Low
- C$201.76
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Diversified
C$1,000 Invested in Royal Bank of Canada (RY)
How much would C$1,000 invested in RY be worth today?
What would C$1,000 invested in RY 1 year ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Royal Bank of Canada (RY) in 2025 would be worth C$1,418 as of November 2026, representing a +41.9% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in RY 3 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Royal Bank of Canada (RY) in 2023 would be worth C$2,827 as of November 2026, representing a +182.7% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in RY 5 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Royal Bank of Canada (RY) in 2021 would be worth C$2,633 as of November 2026, representing a +163.3% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in RY 10 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Royal Bank of Canada (RY) in 2016 would be worth C$4,912 as of November 2026, representing a +391.2% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in RY at IPO be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Royal Bank of Canada (RY) at IPO would be worth C$125,089 as of November 2026, representing a +12408.9% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 31+ years (381 months), Royal Bank of Canada (RY) has averaged a monthly return of +1.41% with a median return of +1.39%. The stock had 242 positive months (64%) and 138 negative months (36%). The best month in RY's history was March 2009 with a +18.9% return, while the worst was August 1998 at -27.9%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.9%), and June the weakest (-0.4%).
RY's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +54.7%, and the worst was 2008 at -26.7%.
Annual Returns
Over 31 years of trading history, Royal Bank of Canada (RY) has delivered an average annual return of +18.44% with a median return of +14.85%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +16.27%. The stock posted gains in 24 years (77%) and losses in 7 years (23%).
RY's best year was 2000 with a +65.34% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -25.70%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. RY achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 17 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 2 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +24.56% | C$227.95 | C$283.93 |
| 2025 | +39.60% | C$163.29 | C$227.95 |
| 2024 | +34.37% | C$121.52 | C$163.29 |
| 2023 | +9.80% | C$110.67 | C$121.52 |
| 2022 | -1.52% | C$112.38 | C$110.67 |
| 2021 | +33.09% | C$84.44 | C$112.38 |
| 2020 | +6.52% | C$79.27 | C$84.44 |
| 2019 | +14.33% | C$69.34 | C$79.27 |
| 2018 | -5.50% | C$73.38 | C$69.34 |
| 2017 | +17.12% | C$62.65 | C$73.38 |
| 2016 | +27.84% | C$49.01 | C$62.65 |
| 2015 | -3.81% | C$50.95 | C$49.01 |
| 2014 | +16.64% | C$43.68 | C$50.95 |
| 2013 | +24.05% | C$35.21 | C$43.68 |
| 2012 | +20.06% | C$29.33 | C$35.21 |
| 2011 | +3.31% | C$28.39 | C$29.33 |
| 2010 | -3.85% | C$29.53 | C$28.39 |
| 2009 | +63.73% | C$18.04 | C$29.53 |
| 2008 | -25.70% | C$24.27 | C$18.04 |
| 2007 | -5.57% | C$25.71 | C$24.27 |
| 2006 | +26.02% | C$20.40 | C$25.71 |
| 2005 | +45.87% | C$13.98 | C$20.40 |
| 2004 | +7.38% | C$13.02 | C$13.98 |
| 2003 | +9.13% | C$11.93 | C$13.02 |
| 2002 | +14.85% | C$10.39 | C$11.93 |
| 2001 | +4.90% | C$9.91 | C$10.39 |
| 2000 | +65.34% | C$5.99 | C$9.91 |
| 1999 | -14.82% | C$7.03 | C$5.99 |
| 1998 | +3.58% | C$6.79 | C$7.03 |
| 1997 | +61.23% | C$4.21 | C$6.79 |
| 1996 | +59.20% | C$2.65 | C$4.21 |
Frequently Asked Questions: RY
What sector is RY in? ▼
RY operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Banks - Diversified industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has RY performed historically? ▼
Over 31 years of trading history, RY has posted gains in 24 years (77% of the time). The best year was 2000 with a +65.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in RY? ▼
You can invest in RY through any brokerage account that offers access to the Toronto Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold RY.
Last updated: 11/1/2026