WINNER

Country

Germany

Founded

2002

AUM

€7,530m

Performance

10.5%

The judges commended the fund for its disciplined, forward-looking approach to building resilient long-term outcomes. A substantial allocation to illiquid investments, including private equity, tangible assets, and private debt secondaries, demonstrates advanced structuring and strategic foresight, while a shift from closed-end funds to managed accounts allows greater control over exposures. The dedicated in-house team for alternative investments ensures disciplined management across complex asset classes. At the same time, BPF has strengthened stability through innovative fixed-income solutions, including a guaranteed bond product and a robust LDI strategy that halves portfolio risk while preserving return expectations. Dynamic equity positioning, prudent de-risking, and targeted active-passive decisions further reinforce resilience. Together, these achievements exemplify industry-leading portfolio construction. Bosch's entry exhibits a robust, well-governed approach that balances innovation with prudent diversification, positioning the fund and its members to capitalise on European market opportunities effectively.

STRATEGIC TAKEAWAYS

➤ Resilient portfolio design: balanced illiquid and liquid assets with risk-mitigating structures

➤ Innovative management: managed accounts, fixed-income solutions, and dynamic equity positioning

➤ Strong governance: in-house alternative team and disciplined, forward-looking oversight

HIGHLY COMMENDED

AP6 (Sixth Swedish National Pension Fund)

Fjärde AP-fonden (AP4)

Judged by

Xavier Bellavista Badia
Jeff Houston
Peter Kraneveld
Roland van den Brink