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22 May 2014 - Aurora Fortitude Absolute Return Fund

By: Australian Fund Monitors
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Report Date20 May 2014
ManagerAurora Funds Management
Fund NameAurora Fortitude Absolute Return Fund
StrategyEquity Market Neutral
Latest Return DateApril 2014
Latest Return0.01%
Latest 6 Months2.47%
Latest 12 Months5.96%
Latest 24 Months11.53%
Annualised Since Inception7.99%
Inception Date15 February 2005
FUM (millions)AU$180.7
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 0.01% in a choppy month for market neutral funds, bringing its annual return to 5.96% (Index 10.46%) with a vol of 1.02% (ASX 200 Acc Index 10.48%).

The Fund's risk management was evident over the last twelve months with a Sortino of 16.57 (1.16), 100% positive months and a down capture ratio of -0.2. The Sharpe ratio was 3.28 (0.76).

In terms of strategies the Fund Report comments 'The best performing strategy for the month was Yield (+0.17%) and it is currently the largest strategy weighting for the Fund. One of the biggest events for the market in April was the Australian de-listing of Twenty-First Century FOX leaving the company's issued securities to trade solely in the US. This provided some good liquidity opportunities as many funds repositioned their portfolios for the de-listing event and the requirements of their mandate.The Protective Options overlay cost the Fund -0.12% due to the low volatility environment. The Mergers and Acquisitions strategy also detracted from the Funds returns (-0.11%).'
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