A dynamic strategy that offers yield, flexibility and improved diversity.
We believe a Multi-Asset Credit (MAC) strategy can offer higher yield while controlling risk by diversifying across different credit segments. A MAC approach can also have low interest rate risk through the use of loans and high yield bonds with low duration. In addition, with volatility within financial markets becoming ever more common, we believe a flexible and reactive investment strategy will be far better placed to navigate through different market conditions.
The Investec Multi-Asset Credit Strategy takes an unconstrained approach to investing, targeting the most efficient allocation of capital across the global credit universe.
Our MAC Strategy has its core focus in each of the significant developed global credit markets (Investment Grade, High Yield, and Leveraged Loans) including the specialist sub-sets within these markets. Alongside this core focus, we can opportunistically allocate to Emerging Market Credit and Structured Credit, should we see sufficient compelling value. Across these markets we seek to target the most efficient use of capital using security selection, beta management and asset allocation as sources of alpha. This dynamic portfolio will evolve and adapt to market conditions, value, risk premia and liquidity.
Given our unconstrained approach to investing, the MAC portfolio consists of our best ideas across the credit spectrum, with complete benchmark independence in asset selection. We fundamentally believe that constructing portfolios bottom-up, in a risk-controlled manner, ultimately leads to a better investment result.
*These internal parameters are subject to change not necessarily with prior notification.
General risks
The value of investments, and any income generated from them, can fall as well as rise. Where charges are taken from capital, this may constrain future growth.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. If any currency differs from the investor's home currency, returns may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations.
Investment objectives and performance targets may not necessarily be achieved, losses may be made.
Specific risks
Currency exchange: Changes in the relative values of different currencies may adversely affect the value of investments and any related income. Default: There is a risk that the issuers of fixed income investments (e.g. bonds) may not be able to meet interest payments nor repay the money they have borrowed. The worse the credit quality of the issuer, the greater the risk of default and therefore investment loss. Derivative counterparty: A counterparty to a derivative transaction may fail to meet its obligations thereby leading to financial loss. Derivatives: The use of derivatives may increase overall risk by magnifying the effect of both gains and losses. This may lead to large changes in value and potentially large financial loss. Interest rate: The value of fixed income investments (e.g. bonds) tends to decrease when interest rates and/or inflation rises. Liquidity: There may be insufficient buyers or sellers of particular investments giving rise to delays in trading and being able to make settlements, and/or large fluctuations in value. This may lead to larger financial losses than might be anticipated. Loans: The specific collateral used to secure a loan may decline in value or become illiquid, which would adversely affect the loan’s value. Many loans are not actively traded, which may impair the ability of the Portfolio to realise full value in the event of the need to liquidate such assets.
Co-Portfolio Manager,
Multi-Asset Credit
Co-Portfolio Manager,
Multi-Asset Credit
Strategy Guide
An unconstrained investment approach with a disciplined process to building well-diversified portfolios.
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All information is as at 30.06.18 unless otherwise stated.
*These internal parameters are subject to change not necessarily with prior notification
**Performance target: In excess of 3m USD LIBOR +4%, This represents a return target, not a guaranteed return.