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23 Sep 2014 - Laminar Credit Opportunities Fund

By: Australian Fund Monitors
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Report Date19 September 2014
ManagerLaminar Group
Fund NameLaminar Credit Opportunities Fund
StrategyFixed Income
Latest Return DateAugust 2014
Latest Return0.53%
Latest 6 Months4.78%
Latest 12 Months9.64%
Latest 24 Months28.11%
Annualised Since Inception20.59%
Inception Date31 October 2009
FUM (millions)AU$49
Fund OverviewThe aim of the fund is to identify opportunities in the fixed income credit markets. The Fund invests in a full spectrum of fixed income products that includes but is not limited to: corporate bonds,; bank debt; credit derivatives; bank loans;commercial paper;hybrid securities; and mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities.

The Fund may also invest in derivatives for hedging purposes.

The portfolio of the Fund comprises primarily Investment Grade holding of 75% of the Fund's assets. Benchmark allocations are Australasia 50% to 100%, North America 0% to 50% and Europe 0% to 50%. Currency hedging may take place depending on benefits to the Fund.
Manager CommentsDuring August the Laminar Credit Opportunities Fund returned 0.53% for a 12 month return of 9.64% (RBA Cash Rate average 2.50%) with a volatility of 0.59% and a Sharpe ratio of 11.54.

Volatility returned to the markets in August caused by the Ukraine crisis. On the equity side the ASX fell almost 4% from the start of the month, although it did recover to be marginally up 0.3% for the month. Investment grade credit spreads performed better than equities. The Australian iTraxx index widened to 90 basis points within the first week of August before ending the month at 80 basis points, a 7 basis point tightening.

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