Robeco Asian Stars Equities D USD
- Flexible and dynamic investing
- Targets the most attractive Asian markets
- Concentrated portfolio of 30 and 40 stocks
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.
Statistics
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Market development
{{'fund.detail.general.perDate' | labelize:[ fundDate(fund.fundInvestmentExplanations.date,'llll') ]}}After a strong rebound in April, Asian markets fell 1.4%, dragged down by Greater China (China -0.8%, Hong Kong -8.9%, Taiwan -2.5%) and India (-2.9%). Resumption of economic activities post Covid-19 is in full swing. Central banks are printing money, which leads to strong growth in monetary aggregates. In China, money supply has grown by 11%, while GDP growth will bottom at less than 2%. The US-China trade war flared up, as the Americans announced another round of restrictions on Huawei. The US is trying to get Americans to divest from and delist Chinese ADRs. We will see many of them ‘coming home’ to be listed in Hong Kong. Hong Kong thus likely remains a financial capital. However, the passing of new security legislation by China's National People's Congress is seen by many as an attack on ‘One Country, Two Systems’ and has put pressure on Hong Kong stocks. We have seen many corporate earnings expectations being downgraded dramatically. Regional EPS growth for 2020 is forecasted to be -2.9%, led by South Korea, China, Taiwan and India. Oil prices saw an extremely strong month, with WTI and Brent up by 88% and 55% respectively, driven by renewed demand and strict global supply cuts.
Fund allocation
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Currency policy
The fund is allowed to pursue an active currency policy to generate extra returns.
Dividend policy
The fund does not distribute dividends
ESG Integration policy
Robeco Asian Stars Equities integrates ESG factors into its investment process by analyzing the impact of financially material ESG factors to a company’s competitive position and value drivers. We believe that this enhances our ability to understand existing and potential (long-term) risks and opportunities of a company. The impact of material ESG factors can be positive or negative, reflecting risks or opportunities, that ensue from a company’s ESG analysis. If ESG risks and opportunities are significant, the ESG analysis could impact a stock’s fair value and the portfolio allocation decision. In addition to ESG integration, Robeco also has an exclusion policy and conducts proxy voting and engagement activities focused on specific themes, such as climate change, aiming to improve a company’s sustainability profile.
Investment policy
Robeco Asian Stars: Invest in Asia's best. The focus is on the most attractive investments in an exciting growth region. The fund leverages on Robeco's local resources in China and India. The fund will have a high-conviction, high-alpha portfolio with around 30-60 stocks. This Sub-fund may invest in China A-shares via the QFII and/or a Stock Connect Programme which may entail additional clearing and settlement, regulatory, operational and counterparty risks.
Risk policy
Risk management is fully integrated into the investment process to ensure that positions always meet predefined guidelines.
Expectation of fund manager
{{'fund.detail.general.perDate' | labelize:[ fundDate(fund.fundFacts.date,'llll') ]}}Asia has started to see some recovery of activity and optimism. The question remains when borders will be reopened and whether that will entice people to travel. China has been able to instill confidence among its citizens. Following the strong price recovery, stocks seem to have taken the uncertainty in their stride and are preferred over other investment vehicles. Value stocks underperformed, mostly due to weak performance of financials and energy. We look at this as the climactic sell-off before a long and steady recovery, but we need a bottom in inflation and a steepening of the yield curve.Expecting a fairly speedy resumption post Covid-19 lockdowns, we can be bullish on Asian markets. We expect a sluggish 2020, while a recovery is postponed to 2021, and believe that lower rates and increased fiscal spending will support regional economies and value stocks. Valuations remain low and are over 30% cheaper than global markets. We continue to focus on bottom-up stock picking with solid cash flow generation trading at a good price, positive earnings and price momentum. The fund's portfolio (42 stocks) is good value at 10x forward earnings, 5.2x cash flow, 1x book and 3.7% dividend yield.
Arnout van Rijn
Mr. van Rijn is CIO Asia-Pacific, Co-Head of the Asia-Pacific team and Lead Portfolio Manager of Robeco Asia-Pacific Equities. From 2003 to 2007 he was the Lead Portfolio Manager of Rolinco, one of Robeco's flagship equity products. Before that Arnout held several positions within the Robeco Equity department covering European, Asian and American markets. From its inception in 1994 until 2000, he was Portfolio Manager of Robeco's Emerging Markets Equities fund. From 2000 to 2002, Arnout worked in Hong Kong as head of the Fund Desk at Rabo Investment Management. He started his career in the investment industry in 1990. Arnout van Rijn holds a Master's degree in Business Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Details
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| ISIN | LU0591060586 |
| Bloomberg | RASTEDU LX |
| Valoren | 12465561 |
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| 1st quotation date | 1391558400000 |
| 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.
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Fund documents
The Robeco Capital Growth Funds have not been registered under the United States Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, nor the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended. None of the shares may be offered or sold, directly or indirectly in the United States or to any US Person. A US Person is defined as (a) any individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States for federal income tax purposes; (b) a corporation, partnership or other entity created or organized under the laws of or existing in the United States; (c) an estate or trust the income of which is subject to United States federal income tax regardless of whether such income is effectively connected with a United States trade or business.