Royal Bank of Canada (RY) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Royal Bank of Canada shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Royal Bank of Canada stock is Royal Trust Corporation of Canada, with 70.6 million shares (5.09% of the company), worth about $14.41 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 23.4%.
In Q2 2026, 1,049 institutional holdings reports listed 621.0 million shares worth $130.00 billion, up 2.5% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 139 transactions in the last two years: no sales and no purchases. The newest one on file is from September 1, 2026 (Abou Khater (Robbiati Tarek), Director of Issuer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through September 1, 2026.
Royal Bank of Canada
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Royal Bank of Canada shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Trust Corporation of Canada | 70.6 million | 5.09% | $14.4B |
| BMO Bank NA (Investment Management) | 56.8 million | 4.09% | $11.6B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 42.7 million | 3.08% | $8.7B |
| TD Waterhouse Private Investment Counsel, Inc. | 29.8 million | 2.15% | $6.1B |
| Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co. | 27.0 million | 1.95% | $5.5B |
| Fidelity Investments Canada ULC | 23.5 million | 1.69% | $4.8B |
| Norges Bank (13F) | 19.9 million | 1.44% | $4.1B |
| Mackenzie Financial Corp. | 18.6 million | 1.34% | $3.8B |
| CIBC World Markets, Inc. | 18.3 million | 1.32% | $3.7B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 17.8 million | 1.28% | $3.6B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Royal Bank of Canada institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,049 | 621.0 million | $130.0B |
| Q1 2026 | 999 | 606.0 million | $98.2B |
| Q4 2025 | 972 | 617.0 million | $105.0B |
| Q3 2025 | 896 | 617.0 million | $91.1B |
| Q2 2025 | 859 | 715.0 million | $94.3B |
| Q1 2025 | 815 | 636.0 million | $71.8B |
| Q4 2024 | 838 | 680.0 million | $82.1B |
| Q3 2024 | 778 | 667.0 million | $84.3B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Royal Bank of Canada insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abou Khater (Robbiati Tarek) | Sep 1, 2026 | Director of Issuer | -- | – |
| Bradley (Kelly) | Sep 1, 2026 | Senior Officer of Issuer | Exercise of options at price 73.66 per share. | $128,164 |
| Bradley (Kelly) | Sep 1, 2026 | Senior Officer of Issuer | Disposition in the public market at price 203.72 per share. | $354,481 |
| Bradley (Kelly) | Sep 1, 2026 | Senior Officer of Issuer | Exercise of options at price 69.49 per share. | $240,032 |
| Bradley (Kelly) | Sep 1, 2026 | Senior Officer of Issuer | Disposition in the public market at price 203.73 per share. | $703,690 |
| Bradley (Kelly) | Sep 1, 2026 | Senior Officer of Issuer | Exercise of options at price 75.36 per share. | $299,488 |
| Bradley (Kelly) | Sep 1, 2026 | Senior Officer of Issuer | Disposition in the public market at price 203.74 per share. | $809,646 |
| Bradley (Kelly) | Sep 1, 2026 | Senior Officer of Issuer | Exercise of options at price 76.29 per share. | $392,303 |
| Bradley (Kelly) | Sep 1, 2026 | Senior Officer of Issuer | Disposition in the public market at price 203.75 per share. | $1.0M |
| Bradley (Kelly) | Sep 1, 2026 | Senior Officer of Issuer | Exercise of options at price 93.56 per share. | $287,796 |
| Bradley (Kelly) | Sep 1, 2026 | Senior Officer of Issuer | Disposition in the public market at price 203.72 per share. | $626,642 |
| Bradley (Kelly) | Sep 1, 2026 | Senior Officer of Issuer | Exercise of options at price 93.56 per share. | $153,815 |
Newest 12 of 139 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Royal Bank of Canada stock?
Royal Trust Corporation of Canada, with 5.09% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BMO Bank NA (Investment Management) (4.09%) and Vanguard Capital Management LLC (3.08%).
How many institutions own Royal Bank of Canada stock?
1,049 institutional holdings reports listed Royal Bank of Canada shares in Q2 2026, 621.0 million shares in all worth $130.00 billion.
Are Royal Bank of Canada insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported no sales and no purchases (139 transactions in all); the newest on file is from September 1, 2026.
