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5 Dec 2019 - Performance Report: Spectrum Strategic Income Fund

By: Australian Fund Monitors
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Report Date05 December 2019
ManagerSpectrum Asset Management Limited
Fund NameSpectrum Strategic Income Fund
StrategyCredit
Latest Return DateOctober 2019
Latest Return-0.07%
Latest 6 Months2.17%
Latest 12 Months4.70%
Latest 24 Months (pa)4.20%
Annualised Since Inception7.85%
Inception Date31 May 2009
FUM (millions)AU$74.3
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 returned -0.07% in October. The Fund has returned +4.70% over the past 12 months and +7.85% p.a. since inception in June 2009 with an annualised volatility of 3.0%.

The portfolio remains well diversified with a broad spread of securities by legal structure. Bank T2 capital remains at 25% of the portfolio, while senior unsecured comprises 29% and senior secured represents 11%. The Fund holds 10% in ASX listed securities. Over the month hybrid securities recorded their first negative month since February 2019 which had an adverse effect on performance.

The portfolio is positioned to take advantage of movements in spreads or rates. With 11.6% in cash, the Fund can take advantage of any credit spread weakness. Spectrum noted that over time the cash balance will be reinvested.

The portfolio continues to maintain an average credit rating of A-.
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