Investment Strategy
Berenberg Equities Global Plus is an offensive multi-asset fund with the aim of participating in the long-term performance of the global capital markets, in particular the equity market, with reduced volatility. Using its proven fundamental approach, the portfolio management identifies global quality companies that achieve above-average earnings growth, have a dominant market position and benefit from structural growth drivers. In addition to equities, investments can also be made in bonds, precious metals and alternative investments if they are relatively attractive. Another important component of the strategy is the utilisation of tactical opportunities and the targeted use of derivatives, for example to efficiently manage the equity allocation
Participation in the global equity markets without losing sight of alternative asset classes
- Robust equity portfolio with Berenberg DNA
- Tactical use of derivative strategies to actively manage the equity allocation and reduce volatility
- Utilisation of market opportunities at asset class and individual stock level - even outside the mainstream
Learn more about our investment philosophy in equity fund management
Fund data
| ISIN | DE000A0RC5G8 |
|---|---|
| WKN | A0RC5G |
| Inception date | 15.01.2009 |
| Issue price (29.04.2025) | 116.47 EUR |
| Redemption price (29.04.2025) | 110.40 EUR |
| Fund volume | 111.69 Mio. EUR |
| Share class volume | 56.63 Mio. EUR |
| Currency Fund / Share Class | EUR / EUR |
| Minimum investment | - |
| Asset Manager | Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG |
| Management company | Universal-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH |
| Custodian | BNP Paribas S.A. Niederlassung Deutschland |
| Use of income | Distributing |
| End of financial year | 31.12. |
| Registration and Distribution | DE, AT, CH |
| SFDR Classification (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation) | Article 6 |
Costs
| Issue surcharge | Up to 5.50% |
|---|---|
| Flat-rate fee p.a. | 1.56% |
| Total Expense Ratio (TER) p.a. | 1.59% |
| Performance fee | none |
Chances and risks
| Chances | Risks |
|---|---|
| High return potential of stocks over the long-term | High susceptibility of shares to fluctuation, price losses possible |
| Development of growth stocks occasionally above average | Share value may fall below the purchase price at which the customer acquired the share |
| Development of small-cap stocks above average in certain phases | Below-average development of growth stocks possible at times |
| Possible additional earnings through individual value analysis and active management | Below-average development of small stocks possible at times |
| No guarantee of success for individual value analysis and active management | |
| Foreign currency investments and transactions denominated in foreign currencies are subject to exchange rate risks |
Further details on the opportunities and risks of this fund can be found in the sales prospectus.
Indexed performance
Performance in 12-month periods
Monthly performance
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5.19 | 4.23 | 1.26 | -0.46 | 1.14 | -3.28 | 1.64 | -6.73 | -3.56 | 6.82 | 2.36 | -5.05 | 2.61 |
| 2016 | -6.57 | -1.01 | 0.62 | -1.05 | 2.54 | -5.58 | 3.41 | 0.28 | 0.89 | -1.11 | 0.75 | 2.97 | -4.32 |
| 2017 | 0.92 | 3.45 | 2.77 | 1.48 | 1.19 | -2.20 | -1.41 | -0.47 | 3.12 | 3.13 | -2.51 | 1.53 | 11.29 |
| 2018 | 2.90 | -2.65 | -3.34 | 3.63 | 4.40 | 0.13 | 3.23 | 1.76 | -1.54 | -7.12 | -0.99 | -7.72 | -7.93 |
| 2019 | 8.26 | 3.28 | 3.58 | 5.37 | -3.42 | 3.18 | 1.51 | 0.13 | 0.81 | 1.70 | 4.70 | 2.32 | 35.78 |
| 2020 | 1.51 | -4.80 | -12.23 | 12.76 | 4.92 | 3.15 | 3.12 | 5.66 | -0.56 | -0.61 | 6.14 | 2.89 | 21.72 |
| 2021 | 1.45 | 2.02 | 1.31 | 4.21 | -2.06 | 6.35 | 0.92 | 2.34 | -4.76 | 4.91 | -2.77 | 1.27 | 15.62 |
| 2022 | -10.68 | -5.42 | 2.35 | -7.02 | -2.94 | -6.51 | 9.01 | -3.96 | -7.99 | 2.41 | 3.07 | -6.06 | -30.31 |
| 2023 | 6.21 | -0.59 | 2.45 | -0.61 | 2.86 | 0.22 | 1.62 | -1.92 | -3.03 | -2.63 | 7.61 | 2.71 | 15.27 |
| 2024 | 2.35 | 3.57 | 1.19 | -2.38 | 1.90 | 3.17 | -1.50 | 1.11 | -0.02 | -0.51 | 4.45 | 1.42 | 15.52 |
| 2025 | 5.71 | -0.52 | -6.51 | -2.87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -4.51 |
Source: Berenberg, Management company
The charts and tables regarding performance shown here are based on own calculations according to the method developed by the German Investment Funds Association (BVI). They illustrate past performance. Future performance can deviate both positively and negatively from these calculations. Gross performance (BVI method) takes into account all charges at fund level (e.g. management fee), net performance plus the issue surcharge. Additional charges can arise for individual investors (e.g. custody account fees, commissions and other fees). Model calculation (net): An investor wants to purchase fund units for EUR 1,000 EUR. Considering a max issue surcharge of 5.50% he has to payEUR 55.00 for the purchase. Also, fees may be charged for the administration of the safe custody account, which will lower the performance. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Performance after issue surcharge
| 1 year | 4.40% |
|---|---|
| 3 years | 10.20% |
| 5 years | 30.10% |
| since inception | 147.91% |
| Max. Drawdown 5 years | -33.64% |
Source: Berenberg, Management company | State: 29 Apr 2025
Risk figures
| Volatility - 1 year | 12.53% |
|---|---|
| Volatility - 3 years | 13.01% |
| Sharpe Ratio - 3 years | 0.00 |
| Maximum Drawdown - since inception | -33.64% |
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Top Holdings
Monthly market comment
In March, President Trump's tariff announcements dominated the markets, while U.S. leading indicators continued to deteriorate. In Europe, optimism, particularly due to the German economic stimulus package, provided a boost. Nevertheless, the Stoxx Europe 50 fell by 4.1%, and the MSCI World in Euro dropped by 8.3%, amplified by a strong move in the currency markets. Energy and utility stocks saw gains, while technology and consumer goods stocks came under pressure. The Nasdaq was strongly affected by the sell-off of the "Mag7" stocks and concerns about U.S. tariffs, ending the first quarter with a double-digit loss. We took advantage of market volatility and the weakness in U.S. technology stocks to selectively build positions in for example Deere Inc.. With the purchases of Hermès and Iberdrola, we also reduced our underweight in the consumer discretionary and utilities sectors. At the same time, the price of gold benefited from geopolitical uncertainties, increasing by 9.3% to USD 3,124. The year 2025 began with noticeable market volatility. Despite political uncertainties, we are in our base case scenario constructive for equity markets and view pullbacks as potential attractive entry opportunities.
Portfolio Management
Dejan Djukic
Dejan Djukic heads up portfolio management at Berenberg. He is responsible for the discretionary mandates and the asset management solutions with multi-asset focus. He is a member of the Asset Allocation Committee and portfolio manager of various multi-asset strategies. After completing his Master’s degree in finance, he began his career at Commerzbank AG. Djukic was there responsible for asset allocation for asset management and fund mandates. He was also a voting member of the global investment committee and managed the bank's largest mutual funds and individual mandates. He then took over responsibility for portfolio management at DZ Privatbank S.A.. The team was responsible for the bank's large and special mandates.
