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4 Oct 2019 - Performance Report: Spectrum Strategic Income Fund

By: Australian Fund Monitors
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Report Date04 October 2019
ManagerSpectrum Asset Management Limited
Fund NameSpectrum Strategic Income Fund
StrategyCredit
Latest Return DateAugust 2019
Latest Return0.24%
Latest 6 Months3.18%
Latest 12 Months5.11%
Latest 24 Months (pa)4.52%
Annualised Since Inception7.98%
Inception Date31 May 2009
FUM (millions)AU$72.73
Fund OverviewThe Spectrum Strategic Income Fund aims to deliver steady income which is higher than bank deposits but without the volatility of equity markets. The Fund provides daily liquidity and does not use leverage or derivatives. The Fund invests primarily in Australian dollar corporate bonds and limits exposure to long-term interest rate risk by investing mainly in floating rate notes.
Manager CommentsThe Spectrum Strategic Income Fund rose +0.24% in August, taking annualised performance since inception in June 2009 to +7.98% with an annualised volatility of 3.02%.

Spectrum noted the portfolio remains well diversified with a spread of securities by industry sector and legal structure. Bank T2 capital remains at 24% whilst senior unsecured remains at 37%. The Fund continues to maintain a healthy 9% in ASX listed securities. The portfolio continues to maintain an average credit rating of A-.

Top 10 holdings as at the end of August included National Australia Bank, DBS Group Holdings, AAI Ltd, QPH Finance Co Pty Ltd, Paccar Financial, Suncorp Metway, Toyoto Finance Australia, Multiplex Sites Trust and Bank of Queensland. The Fund's cash position was 12.7%.

Spectrum believe the cash position of 12.7% puts the Fund in a good position to take advantage of movements in spreads or rates. They added that this cash position also offers a level of protection during times of uncertainty.
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