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Figure 1 | Relative returns Robeco Active Quant strategies

Figure 1 | Relative returns Robeco Active Quant strategies

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The value of your investments may fluctuate.
Source: Robeco. Illustrative strategy, Figures are based in on the live portfolios in the strategies in EURO’s and gross of fees. Inception dates: Global Developed Active Equity strategy: May 2018. Active Quant Emerging Markets Equity strategy: March 2008. Emerging Markets Sustainable Active Equity strategy: February 2015. European Active Quant TE 2% Equity: July 2020. Chinese A-share Active Equity strategy: January 2018. Performance measured against MSCI World, MSCI EM, MSCI EM, MSCI Europe and MSCI China A International, respectively. The currency in which the past performance is displayed may differ from the currency of your country of residence. Due to exchange rate fluctuations the performance shown may increase or decrease if converted into your local currency. In reality, costs (such as management fees and other costs) are charged. These have a negative effect on the returns shown. Data as of December 2024.

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