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26 Mar 2015 - Aurora Fortitude Absolute Return Fund

By: Australian Fund Monitors
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Report Date23 March 2015
ManagerAurora Funds Management
Fund NameAurora Fortitude Absolute Return Fund
StrategyEquity Market Neutral
Latest Return DateFebruary 2015
Latest Return0.75%
Latest 6 Months-0.02%
Latest 12 Months0.48%
Latest 24 Months8.45%
Annualised Since Inception7.33%
Inception Date15 March 2005
FUM (millions)AU$119
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 rose 0.75% in February to bring the Fund's annual performance since inception to 7.33%. In comparison the ASX 200 Accumulation return since inception was 8.23% pa. The fund has achieved this with very low volatility of 2.69% (ASX 200 Accumulation 13.93%). The Fund also had a notable Sortino ratio of 2.09 and 85% positive months.

All portfolio strategies were positive with the exception of Long/Short at -0.14%. The Option Strategy (0.76%) was the most significant contributor for the month. Woolworths Limited (WOW.ASX) was the stand out due to concerns regarding profit announcement. Woodside Petroleum was a solid put option. The Fund Manager anticipate further large moves within the resources sector.

The Fund sees potential for offshore corporations to buy Australian companies, given the significant fall in Australian dollar and subsequently increased opportunities within the Mergers and Acquisitions Strategy. The other strategies such as Convergence Trading (0.02%) and Yield Strategy (0.01%) were flat for the month.
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