Global Equities

Navigate volatility, access liquidity, and seize opportunities through integrated solutions, powered by RBC’s capital strength, innovation, and market insights.

Why RBC Capital Markets

Global Scale

700+ trading and risk specialists across 4 continents

Balance Sheet Strength

$1 trillion+ in RBC balance-sheet capacity

Innovation Leadership

Award winning AI-driven trading powered by THOR and Aiden®

Client Partnership

Trusted relationships built on stability and expertise

Industry recognition

Our Global Equities platform is recognized across the industry for its technology, client-centric approach, and continuous innovation

Best Issuer for Wealth Management

Canada SPi, 2025

Best Research Bank in North America

Euromoney, 2025

#1 Broker for North American Roadshows

IR Magazine, 2025

Best Provider, Algorithmic Trading

The TRADE, 2025

Ranked #1 in Canada and Top #3 Globally for AI Maturity

Evident AI Index, 2025

Best Issuer for Wealth Management

Canada SPi, 2025

Best Research Bank in North America

Euromoney, 2025

#1 Broker for North American Roadshows

IR Magazine, 2025

Best Provider, Algorithmic Trading

The TRADE, 2025

Ranked #1 in Canada and Top #3 Globally for AI Maturity

Evident AI Index, 2025

Our core capabilities

Comprehensive sales and trading for clients spanning Cash Equities, Derivatives and Financing, all leveraging cutting-edge, proprietary, award-winning, AI-powered trading platforms.

Cash equities & electronic execution

Trusted execution partnerships with global reach and advanced technology.

  • High-touch and program execution across global exchanges
  • Award winning THOR smart-order routing and algorithmic trading suite
  • Systematic Risk Trading
  • Dedicated ETF market making

Derivatives & structured products

Tailored derivative solutions that help clients manage risk, express views, and enhance returns.

  • Flow and structured derivatives (listed, notes and OTC)
  • Cross-asset solutions, structured notes and yield-enhancement products
  • Quantitative investment strategies for alpha generation, diversification, and hedging
  • Corporate equity derivatives and convertibles

Capital & financing solutions

Balance-sheet strength supporting client strategies across market cycles.

  • Margin lending and derivatives
  • Delta One financing and equity swaps
  • Liquidity through market cycles

Our complementary capabilities

Our Global Equities platform draws on our award-winning Research & Analytics team, Equity Capital Markets banking franchise, and our Corporate Access offering.

Research & analytics

Globally recognized research team providing market insight and corporate connections.

  • 200 Equity Analysts and associates covering a 1,600-equity coverage universe
  • Ranked 1st for Canadian Equity Research Product & Analyst Service Quality by Greenwich Associates
  • 45 Top Ranked Analyst sectors and ranked 1st Canadian Research team by extel
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Equity Capital Markets

Fully integrated equity solutions from IPOs to structured products, backed by our global platform and deep sector expertise.

  • IPOs, Follow-On Offerings, Equity-Linked and Structured Equity Solutions
  • Global corporate broking with seamless access to capital markets and investors
  • Sector-specialized teams across Power, Utilities, Real Estate, Technology and more
  • Strategic advisory partnerships combining market insights with long-term client focus
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Corporate access

Expert connections between investors and corporate management teams worldwide.

  • 1,000+ corporate events, 21,000+ investment professionals reached and 42,000+ connections orchestrated in the last fiscal year
  • #1 Broker for North American In-Person Roadshows for two consecutive years - IR Impact Global Roadshow Report
  • #1 Broker in Canada in lead relationships for large-cap access - Crisil Coalition Greenwich

Market insights

Expert perspectives on the trends shaping global equities.

Regional structured notes sites

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