Investing

As one of the world’s largest real estate investment firms, we can respond rapidly and efficiently to our clients’ investment requirements. ING Real Estate’s locally-based professionals form an integrated global network, operating in 21 countries on four continents and managing diverse real estate investment vehicles, both commingled funds and tailored separate accounts, worldwide.

Portfolio management approach

We have a broad range of funds and separate accounts in three key real estate sectors: private equity, public equity (including hedge funds) and commercial real estate debt investments. Portfolio strategies span the risk/return spectrum, from core to opportunistic, and include diversified portfolios as well as those focused on a a specific property type and/or region. We create investment options to meet our clients’ long term objectives, enabling investors to diversify their portfolios throughout the economic cycle.

The primary mission of every portfolio manager is to meet or exceed stated investment objectives, particularly investment performance. Our approach is based on the in-depth research provided by our global Research and Strategy Team (comprised of more than 50 professionals around the world); top-down research is used to develop portfolio strategy and identify target markets; bottom-up research integrates local market analyses into each investment decision. 
 
Our experienced local professionals are responsible for actively managing the portfolio assets in their markets. Their expertise in local fundamentals enables them to proactively develop strategies that can capitalise on market opportunities in an optimum way.