Robeco exceeds 2 billion euros in AUM in active ETFs
4 JUN, 2026
By Joanna Piwko from RankiaPro Europe
Robeco has reached 2.2 billion euros in assets under management in its range of active ETFs as of the end of May 2026, a milestone achieved in less than 18 months since the launch of its first vehicle of this type in November 2024.
The manager's progress has been backed by the capture of nearly 700 million euros in net inflows so far this year, with particularly strong demand from the UK, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands.
The 3D Global Equity UCITS ETF leads the growth of the platform
Among the products in the range, the 3D Global Equity UCITS ETF has become the largest fund by volume, having recently surpassed 1 billion euros in assets under management. This growth consolidates the expansion of Robeco's active ETF platform, in a context where the firm has rapidly expanded its offering since its debut in this segment.
In the last 18 months, the entity has launched a total of 11 active ETFs, of which six are focused on equity and five on fixed income. The evolution of the business also reflects a growing interest in this type of solutions within wealth management.
Active ETFs gain weight as a core vehicle in wealth management
As the firm highlights, one of the main market trends is the increasing use of active ETFs as core vehicles by private banks, wealth managers, and family offices. This shift in asset allocation is driving demand for strategies that combine the flexibility of the ETF format with active management.
The most recent launch from Robeco has been the Robeco NextGen Global Small-Cap Equity UCITS ETF USD Acc, a strategy that combines quantitative investment with machine learning to detect opportunities in a universe of nearly 4,000 stocks. The firm emphasizes that this fund arrives at a time when small caps are trading at historically attractive valuations compared to large caps.
Active ETFs and, in particular, strategies such as enhanced indexing, which represent 60-70% of the market, are strongly aligned with the needs of investors as portfolio construction evolves in an increasingly dynamic environment. They offer an attractive and cost-efficient alternative to traditional beta, with the ability to generate real value in both developed and less efficient markets.
Nick King, Head of ETF at Robeco
