Robeco has listed four active ETFs on the London Stock Exchange in a new debut for the business.
Three of the ETFs will be based on Robeco’s “quantitative enhanced index capabilities”, with a global, US, and European equity offering. It uses an approach that balances risk and return with sustainability to create a “3D” investing strategy.
The fourth will be using Robeco’s “next-gen quant approach”, dubbed the ‘Dynamic Theme Machine’ ETF. The strategy uses Natural Language Processing techniques to seek out emerging investment themes instead of already established concepts targeted by other ETFs.
The active ETF offerings will include:
- Robeco 3D Global Equity UCITS ETF (3DGL)
- Robeco 3D US Equity UCITS ETF (3DUS)
- Robeco 3D European Equity UCITS ETF (3D3D)
- Robeco Dynamic Theme Machine UCITS ETF (RDYN)
Mark Temple Jones, head of Robeco UK, said: “The strategic launch of the ETF business is an exciting and important chapter of the Robeco story, both globally and here in the UK. Active ETFs are gaining prominence in the UK market because of their versatility, cost-efficiency and accessibility. Investors are using them for their strategic benefits and embracing them for easier, transparent portfolio diversification and to help them achieve their goals.”
Robeco introduced the range of active ETFs on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in mid-October, and is also listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Nick King, head of ETF at Robeco: “We are pleased to list our newly launched active ETFs on the London Stock Exchange, allowing clients to access our innovative products on this important trading venue. Robeco has a long heritage of active management and is recognised as a leader in sustainable investing.
“The 3D ETFs leverage this expertise to balance performance potential, risk management and sustainability considerations to create compelling building blocks offering an alternative to passive products. The Dynamic Theme Machine ETF is all about being ahead of the curve – using data and AI to spot new themes early and rotating over time, adapting to market changes and capturing growth across a range of evolving sectors.”
