RobecoSAM Smart Mobility Equities S USD
- Participates in megatrends such as the electrification of transportation and autonomous driving.
- Focuses on technology leaders and market disruptors with outstanding long-term growth opportunities in smart mobility value chains.
- Particularly appealing for investors will a horizon of at least three to five years.
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.
Performances are net of fees and based on transaction prices.
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Market development
{{'fund.detail.general.perDate' | labelize:[ fundDate(fund.fundInvestmentExplanations.date,'llll') ]}}The global stock markets had an increasingly difficult month in October, as Covid-19 infections reached new highs worldwide, prompting governments to implement new restrictions, including partial lockdowns. US lawmakers failed to agree on a new economic aid package before the November elections day, which added to the overall market pressure. In line with the deteriorating economic outlook, oil markets weakened markedly. As investors were searching for safe havens, the dollar gained strength against other currencies. The ‘Smart Mobility’ theme continued to attract investors, as the transformation of the automotive industry towards electrification gained further momentum, with notably Europe and China being seen as the strong growth drivers.
Fund allocation
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Currency policy
The fund is allowed to pursue an active currency policy to generate extra returns and can engage in currency hedging transactions.
Dividend policy
In principle the fund does not intend to distribute dividend and so both the income earned by the fund and its overall performance are reflected in its share price.
ESG Integration policy
The Fund employs systematic, bottom-up stock selection that combines proprietary Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) data and research throughout the investment process. ESG criteria for exclusions and theme-specific suitability are applied during universe construction. An in-house Sustainability Investing (SI) research team integrates financially-material sector and company-specific sustainability analysis into investment cases. A dedicated thematic equity team incorporate SI research within fundamental analysis and stock valuations. Impact assessments of controversial incidences affecting portfolio holdings provide additional risk management. An active ownership and engagement team interacts directly with company management of fund holdings, offering additional channels for sustainable impact.
Investment policy
Our investment philosophy is grounded in the core belief that the integration of ESG factors into a disciplined, research-driven investment process leads to better-informed investment decisions and better risk-adjusted returns through an economic cycle. Building on our proprietary data and research, we identify companies that generate a competitive advantage through sound business practices, efficiency improvements, and the creation of new solutions for the myriad challenges facing society over the coming decades. Taking a long-term investment perspective, we analyze companies’ business models, market positioning and growth potential, and evaluate their financial performance and valuation. Based on this fundamental assessment, we seek to uncover attractive investment opportunities and implement them in concentrated, conviction-based equity portfolios.
Risk policy
Risk management is fully integrated into the investment process to ensure that positions always meet the investment guidelines.
Expectation of fund manager
{{'fund.detail.general.perDate' | labelize:[ fundDate(fund.fundFacts.date,'llll') ]}}Record numbers of new Covid-19 cases put pressure on governments worldwide to introduce additional restrictions and lockdowns. Even though countries appear to be better prepared than in the spring, the economic consequences are likely to be severe, depending on how long the imposed measures last. We therefore expect the stock markets to remain volatile for the time being. Given the ample monetary support from central banks and the likelihood of a more sustained economic recovery if the virus threat is contained, we remain constructive on the mid-term to long-term perspectives of the equity markets. We therefore intend to use the current higher market volatility to further solidify our positions in companies that have very strong long-term business perspectives.Notably in the current soft market environment, car manufacturers and suppliers will continue to take decisive action concerning their future spending plans on capex and R&D. In this context, we expect them to focus even more on electrification (EV) and autonomous driving (AV), which will, in our opinion, just accelerate the transition of the car industry towards EV/AV, both areas we are strongly invested in.
Thiemo Lang, PhD
Thiemo Lang is Head of Thematic Investing Energy/Mobility/Materials and Senior Portfolio Manager responsible for the RobecoSAM Smart Energy Equities and the RobecoSAM Smart Mobility Equities strategies. In addition, Thiemo is the lead manager for an Investment Management mandate, the Global EV Revolution fund. Prior to joining Robeco, he was Senior Portfolio Manager of the Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch et Cie. "Infology" technology strategy, where he focused on companies in the fields of energy technologies and new materials. Previously, he co-managed various mutual and institutional funds and was responsible for the conception and launch of the "Activest Lux NanoTech" at Activest (HypoVereinsbank) in Munich. He began his investment career in 1999 as a Technology Analyst at Activest before being promoted to Portfolio Manager. Prior to that, he was a development engineer with Siemens in Munich. He earned his Diploma of Electronics from the University of Stuttgart and holds a PhD in Optics/Photonics from the National Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble. He joined Robeco in 2007.
Details
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| ISIN | LU2145466715 |
| Bloomberg | RSSMESU LX |
| Valoren | 55747821 |
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| 1st quotation date | 1603929600000 |
| Close financial year | 31-12 |
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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.
