Quantitative investing

Invisible layers surface to deliver attractive returns

Pioneers and leaders in quantitative investing, we focus on the invisible layers at work in portfolios and bring hidden factors to life. As we navigate more information and data, we systematically exploit market inefficiencies, knowing exactly what is at play.

Factor investing is by no means a black box

Ground-breaking research

Ever since Robeco’s first director stated that all our investment decisions should be research driven, we’ve been at the forefront of quantitative investing. Our quant researchers and portfolio managers maintain strong ties with the world of academia.
They conduct ground-breaking research and make valuable contributions to quant investment theory. Their work has profound impact on the risk-adjusted returns and solutions we provide. It is also pivotal in the development of the sophisticated factor definitions used to optimize our portfolios’ risk-return profiles.
Ground-breaking papers Guide to factor investing

Meet the team

With over 60 dedicated quant researchers and portfolio managers, Robeco homes one of the largest quantitative teams in the world.

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Tailoring factors to your needs

Factor investing is often considered the third way of investing. Combining low cost and good performance is at the basis of its strong rise in recent years. At Robeco, we manage a range of pure quantitative equity, fixed income and multi-asset strategies. Lately, we’ve seen the rise of a variety of factors. However, profiting from factors needs a thorough understanding of what drives the market and which factors are rewarded with superior risk-adjusted performance.
Robeco has been using quantitative models that exploit investor behavior since the early 1990s. We ensure that all indicators are based on convincing economic rationales, and avoid unnecessary trading costs.
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