Robeco Global Credits - Short Maturity IBH GBP

Unconstrained investing across the corporate bond market segments with a short maturity

Share classes Share classes Every share class of a product invests in the same portfolio of securities and has the same investment objectives and policies. However, their parameters might deviate. For instance and amongst others, their distribution type, currency exposure or fees and expenses might differ. The most common share classes at Robeco are: a) D/DH shares, which are regular shares and available for all Investors; b) I/IH shares, for institutional investors as defined from time to time by the Luxembourg supervisory authority. For more information on share classes please go to the prospectus.

Class and codes

Asset class
Bonds
ISIN
LU1648456488
Bloomberg
ROBIBHG LX

Asset class

Bonds

ISIN

LU1648456488

Bloomberg

ROBIBHG LX

Index

Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate 1-5 years (hedged into GBP)

Sustainability-related information
Sustainability-related information
Under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, products can be labelled as either Article 6, 8 or 9 fund.
Article 6 - The fund is not in scope of enhanced sustainability disclosures compared to Article 8 and 9.
Article 8 - The fund does not have a sustainable investment objective but promotes environmental or social characteristics and is subject to enhanced sustainability disclosures.
Article 9 - The fund has a sustainable investment objective and is subject to enhanced sustainability disclosures.
Regardless of Article 8 or 9, the companies in which investments are made must follow good governance practices, and sustainable investments must not do any significant harm.

Article 8

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Rating

( 31-08 )

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Key points

Global Credit Fund which primarily invests in short-dated bonds
Managed with an active, value focussed and contrarian investment style
Experienced and stable investment team

About this fund

Robeco Global Credits - Short Maturity is an actively managed fund that invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of global investment grade corporate bonds with a short maturity. The selection of these bonds is based on fundamental analysis. The fund's objective is to provide long-term capital growth. This fund has the flexibility to invest in other fixed income asset classes such as high yield, emerging credits and asset-backed securities.

Key facts

Per 31-08-2025

Total size of fund	GBP 344’622’798.68
Size of share class	GBP 693’104.33
Inception date share class	2017-09-28
1-year performance	6.04%
Dividend paying	Yes

Fund manager

Evert Giesen
Daniel Ender
Matthew Jackson

Evert Giesen is Portfolio Manager Investment Grade in the Credit team. Previously, he was an Analyst, responsible for covering the Automotive sector within the Credit team. Prior to joining Robeco in 2001, Evert worked at AEGON Asset Management for four years as a Fixed Income Portfolio Manager. He has been active in the industry since 1997 and holds a Master's in Econometrics from Tilburg University. Daniel Ender is Portfolio Manager Investment Grade in the Credit team. Previously, he was a Credit Analyst at Actiam. Daniel started his career in the industry in 2018 at ABN AMRO. He has a Master’s in Financial Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Economics from the University of Connecticut. Daniel also is CFA® charterholder. Matthew Jackson is Portfolio Manager Global Investment Grade in the Credit team. He joined Robeco in 2024 from Western Asset Management in London where he started his career in the industry in 2003 and consequently held roles of Risk Analyst, Portfolio Analyst, Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager of numerous dedicated credit funds and mandates. He holds a Bachelor’s in Economics (Hons) from the University of Sheffield.

Per period	Fund	Reference index
1 month	0.75%	0.75%
3 months	1.84%	1.83%
YTD	4.81%	4.68%
1 year	6.04%	6.02%
2 years	6.82%	6.92%
3 years	5.42%	5.26%
5 years	2.04%	2.05%
Since inception 09/2017	2.13%	2.19%

Statistics	3 years	5 Years
Tracking error ex-post (%) The ex-post tracking error is defined as the volatility of the fund's achieved excess return over the index return. In fund management, most managers are subject to an ex-ante (pre-determined) tracking error, which defines the extent of the additional risk they may take when aspiring to outperform the fund's benchmark. The ex-post tracking error explains the distribution of past fund performances compared to those of its underlying benchmark. With a higher tracking error, the fund's returns deviate more from its index's returns, hence there is a greater chance that the fund may outperform. The wider the spread of returns relative to the benchmark, the more "actively" a fund has been managed. In contrast, a low tracking error indicates more "passive" management.	0.33	0.41
Information ratio This ratio serves to evaluate the quality of the excess return a fund manager has achieved because it takes the active risk involved into account. The information ratio is defined as the excess return over the benchmark return divided by the fund's tracking error. The higher the information ratio, the better. For example, a fund with a tracking error of 4% and an excess return of 2% over benchmark has an information ratio of 0.5, which is quite good.	1.82	1.03
Sharpe ratio This ratio measures the risk-adjusted performance and allows the performance quality of different investments to be compared. It is calculated by subtracting the risk-free rate from the fund's returns and dividing the result by the fund's standard deviation (risk). So the Sharpe ratio tells us whether a fund's returns are the result of smart investment decisions or stem from taking extra risk. The higher the ratio, the better, meaning that a greater return is achieved per unit of risk. This ratio is named after its inventor, Nobel Laureate, William Sharpe.	0.41	-0.15
Alpha (%) Alpha measures the difference between a portfolio's actual return and its expected performance, given the level of risk, compared to the benchmark. A positive alpha figure indicates that the fund has performed better than expected, given the level of risk. Beta is used to calculate the level of risk compared to the benchmark..	0.56	0.43
Beta Beta is a measure of a portfolio's volatility, or systematic risk, in comparison to the benchmark. A beta of 1 indicates that the portfolio will move with the benchmark. A beta of less than 1 means that the portfolio will be less volatile than the benchmark. A beta of more than 1 indicates that the portfolio will be more volatile than the benchmark. For example, if a portfolio's beta is 1.2 it is theoretically 20% more volatile than the benchmark.	1.02	1.02
Standard deviation Standard deviation is a measure of the dispersion of a set of data from its mean. The more spread out the data is, the higher the deviation. In finance, standard deviation is applied to the annual rate of return of an investment to measure the investment's volatility (risk).	2.98	3.12
Max. monthly gain (%) The maximum (i.e. highest) absolute positive monthly performance in the underlying period.	2.04	2.04
Max. monthly loss (%) The maximum (i.e. highest) absolute negative monthly performance in the underlying period.	-2.45	-2.45

Date	Amount
23.09.2025	GBP 1.19
25.06.2025	GBP 1.18
25.03.2025	GBP 1.18
20.12.2024	GBP 1.30

Cost of this fund	Percentage
Ongoing charges Indication of annual charges that are deducted for this fund. This indication is based on the costs over the last calendar year and may vary from year to year. Transaction costs incurred by the fund, any performance fees and other one-off costs are not included in the ongoing charges.	0.44%
Included management fee A fee paid by the fund to the asset management company for the professional management of the fund.	0.30%
Included service fee This fee is intended to cover official fees, such as the cost of annual reports, annual shareholders' meetings and price publications.	0.12%
Transaction costs The transaction costs shown are the average annual transaction costs over the last three years calculated in accordance with European regulations.	0.12%

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 0.01% 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

Investors who are not subject to (exempt from) Dutch corporate-income tax (e.g. pension funds) are not taxed on the achieved result. Investors who are subject to Dutch corporate-income tax can be taxed for the result achieved on their investment in the fund. Dutch bodies that are subject to corporate-income tax are obligated to declare interest and dividend income, as well as capital gains in their tax return. Investors residing outside the Netherlands are subject to their respective national tax regime applying to foreign investment funds. We advise individual 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.

Market development

Per 31-08-2025

Markets were mixed in August, as strong earnings clashed with macro uncertainty and heavy supply. US equities advanced beyond Big Tech leadership, supported by one of the strongest earnings seasons of the past decade (ex-Covid), with widespread upside surprises versus preseason estimates. Bond yields eased on softer labor market signals, with the 10-year Treasury yield falling 14 bps to 4.23%, while Bund yields rose slightly, up 2 bps. At Jackson Hole, Powell struck a dovish tone, signaling a likely 25 bps September cut while firmly ruling out 50 bps, which markets fully priced in by month-end. The debate over Fed independence intensified after political efforts to remove Governor Lisa Cook, adding to market unease ahead of key data releases. In Europe, the ECB reiterated that policy is "in a good place", and rates are now expected to stay on hold at 2% through year-end. French political tensions ahead of a September 8 confidence vote briefly pressured OATs and bank spreads, though robust demand for corporate issuance helped stabilize credit. Credit spreads widened modestly, as heavy post-summer supply weighed on sentiment, with US IG 3 bps wider at 79 bps and EUR IG 6 bps wider at 84 bps.

Performance explanation

Per 31-08-2025

Based on transaction prices, the fund's return was 0.75%. The portfolio outperformed its benchmark index over the period. A modest beta overweight detracted from returns, as credit excess performance turned negative during the month. However, this was more than offset by strong bottom-up issuer selection, with notable positive contributions from ZF Friedrichshafen, Hyundai Capital, Raiffeisen Bank International, Heimstaden Bostad, and Électricité de France.

Expectation of fund manager

Evert Giesen
Daniel Ender
Matthew Jackson

Credit markets have rebounded strongly post-Liberation Day, with spreads tightening beyond pre-shock levels, driven by solid technicals and resilient demand. Fundamentals remain stable for now, though the true economic drag from tariffs and policy uncertainty has yet to filter through. US credit is supported by strong carry and cautious issuance, but the flatness of credit curves and stretched valuations limit upside. Europe continues to offer relative value, having lagged since Liberation Day, while EM credit benefits from lower leverage and improving macro tailwinds. High yield faces structural challenges as restructuring risk rises, with investor focus shifting up in quality. Tight spreads leave little margin for error, prompting conservative beta positioning. Selectivity, credit quality, and regional allocation remain critical in navigating the months ahead.

Robeco Global Credits - Short Maturity IBH GBP

Unconstrained investing across the corporate bond market segments with a short maturity

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