Winners Rationale

“As global markets chase momentum, the ability to identify underappreciated businesses becomes even more valuable and the Robeco BP Global Premium Equities Strategy shows how effective that edge can be,” said Audrey Raj, editor of Asian Private Banker.

“Its strong outperformance over the years has been driven by a disciplined focus on companies whose fundamentals remain solid but whose share prices have not kept pace with their true earning and cashflow potential.

“A major source of strength has been the strategy’s positioning in areas where valuations were especially compelling. Defence companies and European banks proved fertile ground, offering resilient business models that were overlooked by the broader market. Beyond these, the portfolio has drawn opportunities across a wide mix of sectors, including financials, industrials, healthcare, consumer staples, energy, materials, utilities, and real estate, where mispriced quality could be captured. 

“Even in segments like information technology and consumer discretionary, the team selectively engaged only where value remained intact. By looking past market momentum and concentrating on businesses trading below their intrinsic worth, the strategy has delivered meaningful excess returns while staying true to its value DNA. 

“This disciplined approach and consistent performance make Robeco the first choice for Best Fund Provider – Value Equity. Congratulations to the team for this achievement.”