06-02-2025 · Insight

Unraveling 9 key questions about credit – The 2025 edition

Gain expert insights into the most pressing questions in credit investing. This guide helps investors position for income, diversification, and long-term value in 2025.

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    Authors

  • Erik Keller - Client Portfolio Manager

    Erik Keller

    Client Portfolio Manager

  • Joop Kohler - Head of Credit team

    Joop Kohler

    Head of Credit team

Following the most aggressive central bank hiking cycle in 40 years and with rate cuts now underway, 2025 promises to be unpredictable and volatile. In such times, investment grade credit remains a reliable income source, offering diversification benefits and the chance to lock in attractive returns.

This updated booklet leverages Robeco’s expertise to address client concerns about credit investing. Our goal is to provide accessible, insightful guidance on identifying value, managing risk, and unlocking opportunities. We hope these insights equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to capitalize on today’s credit environment.

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Euro Credit Bonds D EUR

Euro Credit Bonds D EUR
Robeco Euro Credit Bonds offers an unconstrained approach across different segments of the European corporate bond market.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The value of the investments may fluctuate. Annualized (for periods longer than one year). Performances are net of fees and based on transaction prices.
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SDG Credit Income DH EUR

SDG Credit Income DH EUR
This strategy seeks to maximize income by investing across fixed income sectors using income-efficient strategies while integrating a company's contribution to the UN SDGs.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The value of the investments may fluctuate. Annualized (for periods longer than one year). Performances are net of fees and based on transaction prices.
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Global Credits DH EUR

Global Credits DH EUR
While absolute returns in credit markets have been disappointing in recent years, this strategy has delivered an annualized outperformance of 1.22% since inception, outperforming the index in 12 out of 14 years. Built on a contrarian approach, this strategy focuses on identifying undervalued or out-of-favor assets and unlocking their potential before the market recognizes their value.1
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The value of the investments may fluctuate. Annualized (for periods longer than one year). Performances are net of fees and based on transaction prices.
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If the currency in which the past performance is displayed differs from the currency of the country in which you reside, then you should be aware that due to exchange rate fluctuations the performance shown may increase or decrease if converted into your local currency. Performance since inception is as of the first full month. Periods shorter than one year are not annualized. Returns net of fees, based on gross asset value.

1Source: Robeco, Index: Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporates Index. Portfolio: Robeco Global Credits DH EUR. All figures in EUR. Data as of 31/12/2024.