In this episode of InFocus, Candis Fitch, CIM®, CIWM, portfolio manager at TriCert Investment Council, is joined by fellow portfolio manager Lee Grimshaw, CFA®, to discuss the financial sector, with a particular focus on the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). They highlight RBC’s impressive performance, including its position as the largest company on the TSX 300 and its significant market cap.
The discussion covers RBC’s diverse portfolio, global reach, and recent financial results, including a strong quarterly performance driven by acquisitions and growth in various segments. They also address some challenges RBC faces, such as increased provisions for credit losses and economic headwinds in Canada. The episode concludes by comparing RBC’s performance to that of other major Canadian banks.
Recorded on December 5, 2024
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Lee Grimshaw, CFA®
Lee joined TriCert Investment Counsel in 2019. As a Portfolio Manager, Lee focuses on advising individuals, households and corporations on suitable investment decisions to meet their financial goals. Lee is a member of the finance sector research team and works closely with the financial planning team and accounting partners to provide investment advice.
