RBC Investor Services reported that Canadian defined benefit pension plans under its administration posted a median return of 0.4% in the first quarter of 2026 amid heightened geopolitical tensions and sharp sector divides, with energy surging while information technology declined.
Q1 2026 defined benefit pension returns – Highlights
+0.4%
Total
+0.2%
Canadian fixed income
+3.9%
Canadian equities
–0.9%
Global equities
Please refer to the press release for additional information or contact your RBC Investor Services representative.