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Please find an update on the Robeco Consumer Trends Fund, it includes market and portfolio review of 2019, last portfolio changes, update on selected sub-themes and outlook 2020.
We have been monitoring Robeco’s Thematic Equity funds for 10 years, since The Robeco Trends Investing team was created in late 2009. We hold in high regards their capabilities and we are convinced that they form a best-in class thematic equity platform despite being less famous than some of their peers.
Beyond the length of experience in that area, the Robeco Trends Investing team displays above average knowledge in defining investible themes but above all, they have been successful in building resilient portfolios across the different market cycles. Definition of investment universe and portfolio construction through a disciplined risk management have always been key indicators when selecting Robeco’s thematic funds.
We have a strong conviction on the Robeco Consumer Trends for its outstanding track record since Jack Neel took over the fund’s portfolio management in mid-2007.
For this fund, please find enclosed the market and portfolio review of 2019, last portfolio changes, update on selected sub-themes and outlook 2020.
The WSP Analyst Team