The ING investment team follows a prudent investment strategy. All decisions are based on thorough research and a sound understanding of economic fundamentals.

As an investment manager, our aim is to ‘add value’ for our investors by delivering reliable returns over the medium and long term at an acceptable level of security, rather than spectacular short-term returns.

Our investment management approach is based on four elements:

Patience
A patient attitude towards investing ensures that decisions are always made on fundamentals, minimising the distraction of short-term influences.

Position
We believe investment success over the medium and long term stems from understanding what drives investment markets, not from chasing the latest ‘fashions’.

Perspective of value
A clear perspective of value is used to assess those assets that have the best prospects for long-term success. Such a perspective is based on continual research and a clear understanding of market fundamentals, as well as a set of well-tested asset selection criteria.

Process
The ‘process’ brings together all elements of ING's approach to investment management. This includes our collective experience, skill and wisdom in making investment decisions.