Robeco Global Total Return Bond Fund DH USD
- Invests globally in government and corporate bonds
- Dynamic cross-asset class strategies within fixed income to take advantage of global opportunities
- Solid and long track record since 1974
About this fund
Price development
Performance
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Performances are gross of fees and based on closing values. In reality, costs (such as management fees and other costs) are charged. These have a negative effect on the returns shown.
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Annualized (for periods longer than one year).
Cumulized (total amount of return).
Performances are gross of fees and based on closing values. In reality, costs (such as management fees and other costs) are charged. These have a negative effect on the returns shown.
Performances are net of fees and based on transaction prices.
Performance explanation
{{'fund.detail.general.perDate' | labelize:[ fundDate(fund.fundInvestmentExplanations.date,'llll') ]}}Based on transaction prices, the fund's return was -0.21%. The fund posted a small negative absolute return in October, as globally most interest rates went up with exception of Eurozone markets. The fund underperformed the index by 0.17%. The fund’s overweight duration positions in South Korea and China added negatively to performance. Global corporate credit and government-related exposure contributed neutrally to performance while FX subtracted some performance.
Statistics
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Market development
{{'fund.detail.general.perDate' | labelize:[ fundDate(fund.fundInvestmentExplanations.date,'llll') ]}}October brought a divergence of government bond returns. While US Treasuries posted a negative return of -1.1% and UK Gilts were down -0.6%, German Bunds were up 0.9% for the month. The returns for Italian BTPs (1.4%) and Spanish Bonos (1.0%) remained slightly ahead of Bunds. Eurozone bond markets found support in the 29 October ECB meeting. At the press conference, ECB president Lagarde clearly hinted at additional stimulus in December by stating that ‘the General Council was in complete agreement that action will be needed’. Another factor supporting Eurozone bonds was the rise in Covid-19 cases and subsequent lockdown measures. Near-term growth expectations for Europe will likely be revised lower, perhaps sharply. The US is also experiencing a rise in cases, but the Treasury market was focused on the possibility of a ‘Blue sweep’ by the Democrats in the elections, which was expected to lead to sizeable fiscal stimulus.
Fund allocation
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Currency policy
Currency risks are hedged, however active currency positions of the fund are part of the investment strategy and will not be hedged.
Dividend policy
All income earned is accumulated and not distributed as dividend. Therefore the total return is reflected in the share price development.
ESG Integration policy
For Robeco Global Total Return Bond Fund, ESG factors play an important role in the investment process, both in country analysis and credit analysis. For investments in sovereigns, the Country Sustainability Ranking and underlying research is used as input for assessment of the structural outlook for a country. For credits, the ESG analysis is part of the fundamental scoring by the sector analyst.
Investment policy
Robeco Global Total Return Bond Fund invests in government and corporate bonds, and has the flexibility to invest in emerging debt, with the aim of capturing opportunities in fixed income classes around the globe. The investment process and bond selection is fundamentally driven, based on in-depth research. By adopting a contrarian approach to markets, with a focus on value, while utilizing tools to measure risk aversion, euphoria and value, we believe we can exploit market inefficiencies over the cycle. The fund aims to deliver an attractive total return, also on a risk-adjusted basis. The duration of the fund will be managed actively and can move between 0 and 10 years. Active currency positions are part of the investment strategy. The backbone of the investment process is consistent and in-depth fundamental research on both companies and countries. An important element in this analysis is the assessment of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
Risk policy
The fund aims to deliver an attractive total return, also on a risk-adjusted basis. The fund targets an ex-ante total return volatility within the range of 2 to 6% and can adjust the duration of the portfolio between 0 and 10 years. The leverage exposure of derivatives on a fund level is restricted as described in the prospectus.
Expectation of fund manager
{{'fund.detail.general.perDate' | labelize:[ fundDate(fund.fundFacts.date,'llll') ]}}The growing risk of a persistent inflation target undershoot – as implied by the darkening near-term growth trajectory in the wake of the second virus wave – will likely prompt the ECB to deliver further easing on 10 December, as indicated by President Lagarde. This should take the form of a top-up of QE and a possible further easing of TLTRO conditions. Such steps should support Eurozone bonds somewhat following their strength over the last two months, but would not come as a surprise. In the near term, US Treasury yields will likely be driven by the Presidential and Senate elections. Into year end, the potential for a seasonal spread of the virus in the US, as seen in Europe, is set against the potential headline fillip of progress on vaccines, palliatives or rapid testing tools. Longer term, we see downside risks to growth and high debt burdens capping yields.
Jamie Stuttard, Bob Stoutjesdijk
Jamie Stuttard is Lead Portfolio Manager of Robeco Global Total Return Bond Fund and Robeco All Strategy Euro Bonds. He started at Robeco in 2018. In the period 2014-2018 Jamie worked at HSBC Bank in London, where was Head of European and US Credit Strategy. Prior to that he held a number of senior fixed income positions at Fidelity Management & Research, Schroder Investment Management and PIMCO Europe. He started his career at Dresdner Kleinwort Benson in London in 1998. Jamie has a Master’s in History from University of Cambridge. Bob Stoutjesdijk is a portfolio manager and strategist on Robeco’s Global Macro team. Bob worked at Shell Asset Management Company as Portfolio Manager Fixed Income Sovereign Credit from 2011 to 2019. Prior to that, he was Portfolio Manager Fixed Income at SNS Asset Management. He started his career as Quantitative Analyst at APG Asset Management in 2008. Bob has a Master’s in Economics & Business from Erasmus University Rotterdam and is a CAIA® charterholder.
Details
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| ISIN | LU1124238426 |
| Bloomberg | RORDHUS LX |
| Valoren | 25753469 |
| WKN | A14S7K |
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| 1st quotation date | 1414022400000 |
| Close financial year | 31-12 |
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Cost of this fund
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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 0.05% 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
The fiscal consequences of investing in this fund depend on the investor's personal situation. For private investors in the Netherlands real interest and dividend income or capital gains received on their investments are not relevant for tax purposes. Each year investors pay income tax on the value of their net assets as at 1 January if and inasmuch as such net assets exceed the investor’s tax-free allowance. Any amount invested in the fund forms part of the investor's net assets. Private investors who are resident outside the Netherlands will not be taxed in the Netherlands on their investments in the fund. However, such investors may be taxed in their country of residence on any income from an investment in this fund based on the applicable national fiscal laws. Other fiscal rules apply to legal entities or professional investors. We advise 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.
