Robeco Asset Management Podcast

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Is it too late to jump on the China bandwagon?

Various index providers are increasing the weight of China in their indices. For institutional investors, this poses a dilemma. Should they blindly follow this move, thereby taking on increased portfolio risk? Strategist Jaap Hoek discusses this topic in our latest podcast episode. Inclusion of a stock or country in an index usually leads to higher prices. If you enter the Chinese stock market now, you might be a bit late – but not too late, Hoek argues.

Nov 26, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Making the portfolio more concentrated hasn’t made it more risky

“The only way to create alpha is to deviate from the benchmark. Increasing the active share enhances the portfolio without increasing the volatility – at least the way we did it.” In our latest podcast, portfolio manager Jan Keuppens discusses the quest for alpha. He talks about the major changes one of the Robeco flagship funds underwent in order to stand the test of time.

Oct 14, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 8

With tech companies we need to be very vigilant

In our latest podcast, portfolio manager Jack Neele talks about the tricks of the trade in trends investing. Valuation of many of the growth stocks obviously is one of the challenges. “The valuation of our portfolio is much higher than the market, but we think that’s justified.” Neele also talks about new trends he sees developing and what would be the right moment to invest in these trends.

Sep 18, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Combining quant and SI yields cost-effective solutions

In our latest podcast, Core Quant portfolio manager Machiel Zwanenburg discusses the need for sustainability building blocks to suit different client needs. “If a client is looking for a tailor-made solution, we can provide the building blocks or even develop new ones with them. Everyone is looking to increase their returns, but with sustainability it really depends who you’re talking to. So it’s important to have building blocks to hand.”

Jun 28, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Asset management is all about intellectual property

Peter Ferket, CIO, discusses the disruptive trends in the asset management industry, the race to zero costs being one of them. “If you buy cheap solutions, you ultimately end up with lower net returns.”

May 27, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Only in hindsight you will see the benefits of low vol-investing

In our latest podcast, Pim van Vliet, head of Global Conservative Equities, talks about the merits of low volatility investing. He also discusses the flipside: the relative risks of low volatility, the long-term approach investors need to take and how he got convinced by the concept the hard way. “You will never be top of the list and will not be able to brag about your investment performance at cocktail parties.

Mar 29, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Investing in emerging markets takes nerves of steel

In our third podcast, Fabiana Fedeli, head of Global Fundamental Equities, talks about emerging markets. And she is optimistic about the US-China trade war. “Six months ago the world was convinced there would be no solution. There is going to be a solution – it may not be perfect – but that solution will be enough to make markets a little bit more relaxed.” However, investing in emerging markets does take nerves of steel at many occasions, she adds.

Mar 29, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Factor investing is by no means a black box

In the second episode of Robeco Podcast, David Blitz (Head of Quant Research) discusses the latest trends and challenges in factor investing with podcast host Sam Shaw. They talk about different factors and about capacity and transparency of quant strategies.

Feb 05, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2

We are approaching Peak Environment right now

In this first episode of the new Robeco podcast, Sam Shaw is joined by Daniel Wild, co-CEO of RobecoSAM on the current trends in sustainable investing: 'Millennials want their investments to reflect their environmental and social beliefs'.

Feb 02, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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