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12 Sep 2013 - Aurora Fortitude Absolute Return Fund

By: Australian Fund Monitors
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Report Date11 September 2013
ManagerAurora Funds Management
Fund NameAurora Fortitude Absolute Return Fund
StrategyEquity Market Neutral
Latest Return DateAugust 2013
Latest Return0.18%
Latest 6 Months4.74%
Latest 12 Months6.07%
Latest 24 Months11.54%
Annualised Since Inception8.23%
Inception Date15 February 2005
FUM (millions)AU$109.1
Fund OverviewAurora Fortitude Absolute Return Fund is a multi-strategy market neutral fund specialising in ASX listed equities and derivatives. The core philosophy is the management of risk through a long volatility overlay incorporating listed equity and index derivatives. The multi-strategy approach includes M&A, Yield, Convergence and Long/Short strategies. The portfolio managers adopt an aggressive approach to managing downside risk whilst positioning the portfolio to benefit from positive alpha.

The Fund aims to produce positive returns irrespective of the direction of the share market. For each investment the manager considers the risk, the timeline of that risk occurring and then the potential return. Low transaction costs and liquidity are other important factors in the success and implementation of the strategies.
Manager CommentsAurora Fortitude Absolute Return Fund returned 0.18% for August bringing the Fund's percentage of positive months to 87% since March 2005.

Sentiment towards China appears to have turned with the materials index posting a solid 3.7% gain for the month. US Macro data continued to impress, however September does bring a large number of Macro risks to the table including the Tapering debate; Fed Chairman continuity; US Debt Ceiling; German Elections and ongoing tensions in Syria.

The Convergence book (+0.16%) posted the strongest returns of the strategies for the month. The News Corporation demerger continues to present attractive trading opportunities. The Yield portfolio continues to deliver consistent returns (+0.12%) in high quality short-dated names.
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