
Robeco European High Yield Bonds 0IH EUR
Investing in euro-denominated credits issued by companies with a sub-investment grade rating
Share classes
Share classes
Every share class of a product invests in the same portfolio of securities and has the same investment objectives and policies. However, their parameters might deviate. For instance and amongst others, their distribution type, currency exposure or fees and expenses might differ. The most common share classes at Robeco are:
a) D/DH shares, which are regular shares and available for all Investors;
b) I/IH shares, for institutional investors as defined from time to time by the Luxembourg supervisory authority.
For more information on share classes please go to the prospectus.
0IH-EUR
DH-CHF
DH-EUR
DH-USD
EH-EUR
FH-CHF
FH-EUR
IH-EUR
Class and codes
Asset class:
Bonds
ISIN:
LU1040800143
Bloomberg:
REHOIHE LX
Index
Bloomberg Pan-European HY Corporate ex Financials 2.5% Issuer Constraint index
Sustainability-related information
Sustainability-related information
Under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, products can be labelled as either Article 6, 8 or 9 fund.
Article 6 - The fund is not in scope of enhanced sustainability disclosures compared to Article 8 and 9.
Article 8 - The fund does not have a sustainable investment objective but promotes environmental or social characteristics and is subject to enhanced sustainability disclosures.
Article 9 - The fund has a sustainable investment objective and is subject to enhanced sustainability disclosures.
Regardless of Article 8 or 9, the companies in which investments are made must follow good governance practices, and sustainable investments must not do any significant harm.
Article 8
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Rating (30/04)
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Key points
- Managed with a conservative approach
- Disciplined and repeatable investment process
- Experienced team management
About this fund
Robeco European High Yield Bonds is an actively managed fund that invests in bonds with a sub-investment grade rating, issued primarily by European and US issuers. The selection of these bonds is based on fundamental analysis. The fund's objective is to provide long-term capital growth. The portfolio is broadly diversified, with a structural bias towards the higher rated part in high yield (BB/B). Performance drivers are the top-down beta positioning as well as bottom-up issuer selection.
Key facts
Total size of fund
€ 190,222,487
Size of share class
€ 1,797,688
Inception date fund
27-03-2014
1-year performance
0.84%
Dividend paying
No
Fund manager

Roeland Moraal

Sander Bus
Roeland Moraal is Lead Portfolio Manager European High Yield in the Credit team. Before assuming this role, he was Portfolio Manager in the Robeco Duration team and worked as an Analyst with the Institute for Research and Investment Services. Roeland started his career in the industry in 1997. He holds a Master's in Applied Mathematics from the University of Twente and a Master’s in Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam. Sander Bus is CIO and Lead Portfolio Manager Global High Yield Bonds. He has been dedicated to High Yield at Robeco since 1998. Previously, Sander worked for two years as a Fixed Income Analyst at Rabobank where he started his career in the industry in 1996. He holds a Master's in Financial Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam and he is a CFA® charterholder. The Robeco European High Yield fund is managed within Robeco’s credit team, which consists of nine portfolio managers and twenty-three credit analysts. The portfolio managers are responsible for the construction and management of the credit portfolios, whereas the analysts cover the team’s fundamental research. Our analysts have long term experience in their respective sectors which they cover globally. Each analyst covers both investment grade and high yield, providing them an information advantage and benefiting from inefficiencies that traditionally exist between the two segmented markets. Furthermore, the credit team is supported by three dedicated quantitative researchers and four fixed income traders. On average, the members of the credit team have an experience in the asset management industry of seventeen years, of which eight years with Robeco.
Performance
Per period
Per annum
- Per period
- Per annum
1 month
0.17%
0.35%
3 months
0.18%
0.43%
YTD
3.08%
3.63%
1 year
0.84%
0.04%
2 years
-2.95%
-2.81%
3 years
2.08%
2.83%
5 years
0.54%
1.05%
Since inception 03/2014
2.07%
2.79%
2022
-9.41%
-10.02%
2021
2.58%
3.51%
2020
1.79%
2.33%
2019
9.68%
10.68%
2018
-4.21%
-3.59%
2020-2022
-1.84%
-1.59%
2018-2022
-0.13%
0.34%
Statistics
Statistics
Hit-ratio
Characteristics
- Statistics
- Hit-ratio
- Characteristics
Tracking error ex-post (%)
The ex-post tracking error is defined as the volatility of the fund's achieved excess return over the index return. In fund management, most managers are subject to an ex-ante (pre-determined) tracking error, which defines the extent of the additional risk they may take when aspiring to outperform the fund's benchmark. The ex-post tracking error explains the distribution of past fund performances compared to those of its underlying benchmark. With a higher tracking error, the fund's returns deviate more from its index's returns, hence there is a greater chance that the fund may outperform. The wider the spread of returns relative to the benchmark, the more "actively" a fund has been managed. In contrast, a low tracking error indicates more "passive" management.
1.13
1.17
Information ratio
This ratio serves to evaluate the quality of the excess return a fund manager has achieved because it takes the active risk involved into account. The information ratio is defined as the excess return over the benchmark return divided by the fund's tracking error. The higher the information ratio, the better. For example, a fund with a tracking error of 4% and an excess return of 2% over benchmark has an information ratio of 0.5, which is quite good.
-0.10
0.09
Sharpe ratio
This ratio measures the risk-adjusted performance and allows the performance quality of different investments to be compared. It is calculated by subtracting the risk-free rate from the fund's returns and dividing the result by the fund's standard deviation (risk). So the Sharpe ratio tells us whether a fund's returns are the result of smart investment decisions or stem from taking extra risk. The higher the ratio, the better, meaning that a greater return is achieved per unit of risk. This ratio is named after its inventor, Nobel Laureate, William Sharpe.
0.34
0.14
Alpha (%)
Alpha measures the difference between a portfolio's actual return and its expected performance, given the level of risk, compared to the benchmark. A positive alpha figure indicates that the fund has performed better than expected, given the level of risk. Beta is used to calculate the level of risk compared to the benchmark..
-0.13
0.13
Beta
Beta is a measure of a portfolio's volatility, or systematic risk, in comparison to the benchmark. A beta of 1 indicates that the portfolio will move with the benchmark. A beta of less than 1 means that the portfolio will be less volatile than the benchmark. A beta of more than 1 indicates that the portfolio will be more volatile than the benchmark. For example, if a portfolio's beta is 1.2 it is theoretically 20% more volatile than the benchmark.
1.01
0.98
Standard deviation
Standard deviation is a measure of the dispersion of a set of data from its mean. The more spread out the data is, the higher the deviation. In finance, standard deviation is applied to the annual rate of return of an investment to measure the investment's volatility (risk).
7.98
9.16
Max. monthly gain (%)
The maximum (i.e. highest) absolute positive monthly performance in the underlying period.
5.13
6.41
Max. monthly loss (%)
The maximum (i.e. highest) absolute negative monthly performance in the underlying period.
-6.73
-12.20
Months out performance
Number of months in which the fund outperformed the benchmark in the underlying period.
18
30
Hit ratio (%)
This percentage indicates the number of months in which the fund outperformed in a given period.
50
50
Months Bull market
Number of months of positive benchmark performance in the underlying period.
24
37
Months outperformance Bull
Number of months in which the fund outperformed positive benchmark performance in the underlying period.
10
17
Hit ratio Bull (%)
This percentage indicates the number of months the fund outperformed a positive benchmark in an underlying period.
41.7
45.9
Months Bear market
Number of months of negative benchmark performance in the underlying period.
12
23
Months outperformance Bear
Number of months in which the fund outperformed negative benchmark performance in the underlying period.
8
13
Hit ratio Bear (%)
This percentage indicates the number of months the fund outperformed a negative benchmark performance in an underlying period.
66.7
56.5
Rating
The average credit quality of the securities in the portfolio. AAA, AA, A en BAA (Investment Grade) means lower risk and BB, B, CCC, CC, C (High Yield) higher risk.
BA2/BA3
BA3/B1
Option Adjusted Modified Duration (years)
The interest rate sensitivity of the portfolio.
3.20
3.20
Maturity (years)
The average maturity of the securities in the portfolio.
3.70
3.80
Green Bonds (%)
The percentage of total AuM in the portfolio (market-weight based) that is indicated as Green Bond in Bloomberg. Green bonds are any type of regular bond instrument for which the proceeds will be applied exclusively to environmental projects.
4.70
5.30
Costs
Ongoing charges
Indication of annual charges that are deducted for this fund. This indication is based on the costs over the last calendar year and may vary from year to year. Transaction costs incurred by the fund, any performance fees and other one-off costs are not included in the ongoing charges.
0.72%
Included management fee
A fee paid by the fund to the asset management company for the professional management of the fund.
0.55%
Included service fee
This fee is intended to cover official fees, such as the cost of annual reports, annual shareholders' meetings and price publications.
0.12%
Transaction costs
The transaction costs shown are the average annual transaction costs over the last three years calculated in accordance with European regulations.
0.05%
Fiscal product treatment
The fund is established in Luxembourg and is subject to the Luxembourg tax laws and regulations. The fund is not liable to pay any corporation, income, dividend or capital gains tax in Luxembourg. The fund is subject to an annual subscription tax ('tax d'abonnement') in Luxembourg, which amounts to 0.01% of the net asset value of the fund. This tax is included in the net asset value of the fund. The fund can in principle use the Luxembourg treaty network to partially recover any withholding tax on its income.
Fiscal treatment of investor
Investors who are not subject to (exempt from) Dutch corporate-income tax (e.g. pension funds) are not taxed on the achieved result. Investors who are subject to Dutch corporate-income tax can be taxed for the result achieved on their investment in the fund. Dutch bodies that are subject to corporate-income tax are obligated to declare interest and dividend income, as well as capital gains in their tax return. Investors residing outside the Netherlands are subject to their respective national tax regime applying to foreign investment funds. We advise individual investors to consult their financial or tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in this fund in their specific circumstances before deciding to invest in the fund.
Fund allocation
Currency
Rating
Sector
Top 10
- Currency
- Rating
- Sector
- Top 10
Policies
All currency risks are hedged.
Robeco European High Yield Bonds make use of derivatives for hedging purposes as well as for investment purposes. These derivatives are very liquid.
The fund does not distribute dividend. The income earned by the fund is reflected in its share price. The fund's entire result is thus reflected in its share price development.
Robeco European High Yield Bonds is an actively managed fund that invests in bonds with a sub-investment grade rating, issued primarily by European and US issuers. The selection of these bonds is based on fundamental analysis. The fund's objective is to provide long-term capital growth. The fund promotes E&S (i.e. Environmental and Social) characteristics within the meaning of Article 8 of the European Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, integrates sustainability risks in the investment process and applies Robeco’s Good Governance policy. The fund applies sustainability indicators, including but not limited to, normative, activity-based and region-based exclusions, and engagement. The portfolio is broadly diversified, with a structural bias towards the higher rated part in high yield (BB/B). Performance drivers are the top-down beta positioning as well as bottom-up issuer selection. The majority of bonds selected will be components of the benchmark, but bonds outside the benchmark may be selected too. The fund can deviate substantially from the weightings of the benchmark. The fund aims to outperform the benchmark over the long run, while still controlling relative risk through the application of limits (on currencies and issuers) to the extent of the deviation from the benchmark. This will consequently limit the deviation of the performance relative to the benchmark. The Benchmark is a broad market-weighted index that is not consistent with the ESG characteristics promoted by the fund.
Risk management is fully embedded in the investment process to ensure that positions always meet predefined guidelines.
Sustainability-related disclosures
Full sustainability-related disclosures
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Sustainability
The fund incorporates sustainability in the investment process via exclusions, ESG integration, a minimum allocation to ESG-labeled bonds, and engagement. The fund does not invest in credit issuers that are in breach of international norms or where activities have been deemed detrimental to society following Robeco's exclusion policy. Financially material ESG factors are integrated in the bottom-up security analysis to assess the impact on the issuer's fundamental credit quality. In the credit selection the fund limits exposure to issuers with an elevated sustainability risk profile. Furthermore, the fund invests at least 2% in green, social, sustainable, and/or sustainability-linked bonds. Lastly, where issuers are flagged for breaching international standards in the ongoing monitoring, the issuer will become subject to engagement.
Market development
Not often have we seen months that were this stable in terms of spreads and yields. The European high yield spread and yield both rose by 10 bps, to 470 bps and 7.5%. Intra-month volatility was very low as well. Investors had to digest the volatility around Credit Suisse that shook markets in March, and were otherwise focused on the start of the earnings season as well as on macro data that could be relevant for central bank actions. In this relative calmness, activity in primary markets remained somewhat subdued, and far below the long-run average. Still, we saw a series of repeat and first-time issuers tap the market. However, coupons on new deals are lofty: anywhere between 6.5 and 12%, with only the most popular issuers being able to print in the 6.5-7.5% ballpark – very different from the levels of just a year and a half ago. Default activity picked up in April, albeit driven by two larger issuers that went into restructuring.
Performance explanation
Based on transaction prices, the fund's return was 0.17%. The index had a small positive total return in April due to the positive carry investors earned. The fund lagged the benchmark by a small margin. The contribution from beta was neutral, and from issuer selection a small negative. BBs outperformed on a risk-adjusted basis. Hence our up-in-quality positioning added positively. A positive contribution came from our position in German real estate company Adler Group. Adler has gone into restructuring because of its mounting debt problems. We solely own a position in bonds issued from the only operating entity that actually has a strong asset value. In the restructuring the bonds of this entity remain untouched, and new money is even sourced to repay the debt at this entity. Our 2023 bonds were repaid at par, and the 2024 bonds also rose. A negative contribution came from our large overweight in healthcare device maker Catalent. Bonds rallied hard in Q1 on rumors that Catalent was approached by IG competitor Danaher. Bad Q1 earnings and a denouncement by Danaher made bonds drop back to initial levels.
Expectation of fund manager

Roeland Moraal

Sander Bus
Our base case remains that the US as well as Europe will experience a recession in 2023. We are coming from a prolonged period of (too) easy monetary policy and low or even negative yields. The result is a US economy running hot, and a persistent inflation problem both in the US and in Europe. Central banks have been on an aggressive rate hiking path, and their goal is to tame the inflation beast, be it at the cost of driving the economies into a recession. This is typically the environment where 'things break' and accidents happen. Likely victims are over-leveraged companies that are now facing a rapid rise in their cost of debt. Think CCC companies, leveraged LBOs, or companies in sectors that were perceived to be stable and hence loaded with debt like in telecom. The question is: what is priced in? With all-in yields now at 7.5% to 8.5%, a lot of additional widening is needed for total returns to become negative. We will continue to take an active beta approach and are currently close to a beta of 1. We stay up-in-quality. Stock picking is ever more important, as the current environment will certainly create winners and losers.
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Investment involves risks. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. The information contained in this website is provided for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice. Investors are advised to seek independent advice before making any investment decision. Please refer to the relevant offering documents for details including the risk factors before making any investment decisions. This web page is published by Robeco Hong Kong Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission.
Positive distribution yield does not imply positive return. Investors should not make any investment decision solely based on information contained in the table. You should read the relevant offering document (including the key facts statement) of the fund for further details including the risk factors.
Annualized yield is calculated with the following formula: Sum of the monthly dividends over a period of 12 months / average of the applicable prices of the first business day of these 12 months * 100%
Where a reference is made to the frequency of dividend distributions, this frequency is an aim and not a guarantee. The fund may at its discretion pay dividend out from capital. Dividend yield is not guaranteed, and is not indicative the return of the Fund. The yield figure is for reference only. The fund may at its discretion to pay dividend out from capital. Distributions out of capital may result in the reduction of an investor’s original capital invested in the Sub-fund or from any capital gains attributable to that original investment of the Sub-fund. Also, any distributions involving the capital and/or capital gains may result in an immediate reduction of the net asset value per share of the relevant class. Payment of dividends out of capital amounts to a return or withdrawal of part of an investor’s original investment or from any capital gains attributable to that original investment. If there is a change of distribution policy of the Sub-fund, the Management Company will seek the prior approval of the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong ('SFC') and provide at least one month’s prior notice to affected Shareholders.