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23 Apr 2015 - Aurora Fortitude Absolute Return Fund

By: Australian Fund Monitors
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Report Date22 April 2015
ManagerAurora Funds Management
Fund NameAurora Fortitude Absolute Return Fund
StrategyEquity Market Neutral
Latest Return DateMarch 2015
Latest Return0.55%
Latest 6 Months0.60%
Latest 12 Months0.79%
Latest 24 Months8.59%
Annualised Since Inception7.32%
Inception Date15 March 2005
FUM (millions)AU$105
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 0.55% in March to bring annual performance since inception to 7.32%. The fund has achieved this performance with very low volatility of 2.68% (ASX 200 Accumulation 13.87%), to bring the Fund's Sharpe and Sortino ratio to 1.06 (Index 0.32) and 2.11 (Index 0.34) respectively.

All portfolio strategies were positive with the Option Strategy (0.42%) as the biggest contributor for the month. The impact of lower iron ore prices saw a significant fall in Fortescue Metals (FMG.ASX) and this was a major contributor. Conversely, the rallies in Macquarie Group (MQG.ASX) and all the major commercial banks (ANZ.ASX, CBA.ASX, NAB.ASX & WBC.ASX) also saw positive contributions. The Fund Manager anticipate further large moves within the resources sector. The other strategies provided small positive contributions for towards the month's performance.

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