Guide to buying Royal Bank of Canada stock in Canada

Royal Bank of Canada is a banks - diversified business based in Canada. Royal Bank of Canada stocks (RY) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and all prices are listed in Canadian Dollars.

Its last market close was C$221.90, which is a decrease of 0.47% over the previous week. Royal Bank of Canada employs 97,469 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around C$63.4 billion.

Keep reading to see up-to-date Royal Bank of Canada stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy Royal Bank of Canada stock in Canada.

Royal Bank of Canada (RY) stock summary

Company stock name	Royal Bank of Canada
Stock ticker symbol	RY
Exchange	Toronto Stock Exchange
Open	C$220.20
High	C$223.58
Low	C$219.90
Close	C$221.90
Adjusted closing	C$221.90
Volume The number of stocks traded during the day	2,782,720
52-week stock price range	C$146.47 – C$239.27
Where to buy Royal Bank of Canada stock	Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on March 22, 2026, and all amounts are in CAD.

Can I buy Royal Bank of Canada stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy Royal Bank of Canada stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy Royal Bank of Canada stock from within Canada.

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Royal Bank of Canada stock chart (Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX): RY)

This chart tracks Royal Bank of Canada stock price performance over time.

Royal Bank of Canada stock price

Royal Bank of Canada's stock price at the last available market close was C$221.90 (as of March 22, 2026). For comparison, seven days ago Royal Bank of Canada's stock price was C$224.89. A full 30 days ago it was C$236.00, and a year ago it was C$166.00.

Is Royal Bank of Canada stock a buy or sell right now?

The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for Royal Bank of Canada stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.

Can I buy Royal Bank of Canada stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy Royal Bank of Canada stock on the TSX because Royal Bank of Canada stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, Royal Bank of Canada stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "RY."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in Royal Bank of Canada stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to Toronto Stock Exchange, like Interactive Brokers.

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Royal Bank of Canada stock dividends

Royal Bank of Canada dividend payout ratio: 41.64% of net profits

Recently Royal Bank of Canada has paid out, on average, around 41.64% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 2.98% of the current stock value.

This means that, over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Royal Bank of Canada shareholders could enjoy a 2.98% return on their shares in the form of dividend payments. In Royal Bank of Canada's case, that would currently equate to about C$6.20 per share.

While Royal Bank of Canada's payout ratio might seem fairly standard, it's worth remembering that Royal Bank of Canada may be investing much of the rest of its net profits in future growth.

Royal Bank of Canada's next dividend payout is expected around May 22, 2026. To benefit, you'll need to buy Royal Bank of Canada stocks before April 23, 2026 (the "ex-dividend date").

Has Royal Bank of Canada stock ever split?

Royal Bank of Canada's stocks were split on a 2:1 basis on March 22, 2006. So, if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Royal Bank of Canada stocks, just the quantity.

However, indirectly, the new 50% lower stock price could have impacted the market appetite for Royal Bank of Canada stocks, which in turn could have impacted Royal Bank of Canada's stock price.

How volatile is Royal Bank of Canada stock?

Over the last 12 months, Royal Bank of Canada's stocks price has ranged from C$146.47 to as high as C$239.27. Royal Bank of Canada's beta measurement of stock volatility is 0.94. For comparison, the market (Toronto Stock Exchange) average beta is 1. This would suggest that Royal Bank of Canada's stocks are less volatile than average (on this exchange).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of Royal Bank of Canada's beta stock volatility rating.

Royal Bank of Canada company profile

Royal Bank of Canada operates as a diversified financial service company worldwide. Its Personal Banking segment offers home equity financing, personal lending, chequing and savings accounts, private banking, auto financing, mutual funds, GICs, credit cards, and payment products and solutions.

The company's Commercial Banking segments provides lending, deposit and transaction banking products and services. Its Wealth Management segment provides a suite of wealth, investment, trust, banking, credit, and other solutions to clients; asset management products to institutional and individual clients; and asset and investor services to financial institutions, asset managers, and asset owners.

The company's Insurance segment offers life, health, travel, wealth, annuities, property and casualty, and reinsurance advice and solutions; digital platforms; and independent brokers and partners, as well as client-led advice and solutions. The company's Capital Markets segment offers advisory and origination, sales and trading, lending and financing, and transaction banking services to corporations, institutional clients, asset managers, private equity firms, and governments.

The company was founded in 1864 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

• Common company-related questions about Royal Bank of Canada

  What percentage of Royal Bank of Canada is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 0.027% of Royal Bank of Canada stocks are held by insiders and 48.431% by institutions.

  How many people work for Royal Bank of Canada?
  Latest data suggests 97,469 work at Royal Bank of Canada.

  When does the fiscal year end for Royal Bank of Canada?
  Royal Bank of Canada's fiscal year ends in October.

  Where is Royal Bank of Canada based?
  Royal Bank of Canada's address is: Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5J 2J5

  What is Royal Bank of Canada's ISIN number?
  Royal Bank of Canada's international securities identification number is: CA7800871021

  What is Royal Bank of Canada's CUSIP number?
  Royal Bank of Canada's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 780087102

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from Royal Bank of Canada stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling Royal Bank of Canada stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about Royal Bank of Canada stock

• Can I buy Royal Bank of Canada stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy Royal Bank of Canada stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying Royal Bank of Canada stock in our table here.

• How much is Royal Bank of Canada stock worth?

  As of the last market close (on March 22, 2026), Royal Bank of Canada stock is worth C$221.90 per share.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of Royal Bank of Canada stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of Royal Bank of Canada stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in Royal Bank of Canada stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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