The Fund has certain sustainability characteristics but it does not have a sustainable goal, nor does it make use of a label. For further information on these sustainability characteristics, please refer to the Fund’s Consumer Facing Disclosure document
A dynamically managed, diversified, global credit solution seeking an attractive yield in today’s evolving fixed income landscape
Reasons to invest
A truly dynamic portfolio that can evolve and adapt to market conditions
An unconstrained, bottom-up investment approach, targeting the most efficient allocation of capital across the global credit universe
Defensive when it matters, seeking to protect investors’ capital in more challenging times
Could be used as a complement to existing strategic bond or corporate bond funds
Objective
Investment objective summary
The Fund aims to provide total returns comprised of income and capital growth (to grow the value of your investment) over at least a full credit cycle (this objective may be measured over at least 5 years).
The Fund targets a positive return of Overnight SONIA +4% before fees over a full credit cycle (which may be measured over 5-year rolling periods).
The Fund invests primarily (at least two-thirds) in bonds (or similar debt-based assets) issued by borrowers around the world (including but not limited to emerging markets) and in related derivatives (financial contracts whose value is linked to the price of such bonds (or similar debt-based assets)).
The performance target has been chosen as we believe it sets a realistic expectation of the Fund’s long-term outperformance of the return an investor can expect, based on the principal asset types available for investment and the current market environment. Fund performance can also be compared to the IA sector average. Many funds sold in the UK are grouped into sectors by the Investment Association (the trade body that represents UK investment managers), to facilitate comparison between funds with broadly similar characteristics.
Fund features
An all-weather global credit portfolio
Darpan Harar
Portfolio Manager
Darpan is Co-Head of Developed Markets Specialist Credit and portfolio manager for the Multi Asset Credit...
Justin Jewell
Portfolio Manager
Justin is Co-Head of Developed Markets Specialist Credit at Ninety One. He co-runs the Multi Asset...
Investment objective summary
The Fund aims to provide total returns comprised of income and capital growth (to grow the value of your investment) over at least a full credit cycle (this objective may be measured over at least 5 years).
The Fund targets a positive return of Overnight SONIA +4% before fees over a full credit cycle (which may be measured over 5-year rolling periods).
The Fund invests primarily (at least two-thirds) in bonds (or similar debt-based assets) issued by borrowers around the world (including but not limited to emerging markets) and in related derivatives (financial contracts whose value is linked to the price of such bonds (or similar debt-based assets)).
The performance target has been chosen as we believe it sets a realistic expectation of the Fund’s long-term outperformance of the return an investor can expect, based on the principal asset types available for investment and the current market environment. Fund performance can also be compared to the IA sector average. Many funds sold in the UK are grouped into sectors by the Investment Association (the trade body that represents UK investment managers), to facilitate comparison between funds with broadly similar characteristics.
Fund features
An all-weather global credit portfolio
Darpan Harar
Portfolio Manager
Darpan is Co-Head of Developed Markets Specialist Credit and portfolio manager for the Multi Asset Credit Funds at Ninety One. Prior to joining the firm, he spent four years at Barclays Capital where he was a member of the Credit Strategy team covering high yield bonds, leveraged loans and credit derivatives. While at Barclays he co-authored the ‘Credit Alpha’ which was regularly ranked as one of the best Weekly Credit Research Publications in Institutional Investor’s ‘All-American Fixed-Income Research Team’ survey and ‘All-European-Fixed-Income Research Team’ survey. Darpan graduated top of his year from the University of Nottingham with a first class degree in Economics. He was also awarded the Elizabeth and JD Marsden award for outstanding academic results and citizenship. Darpan is also a CFA® Charterholder.
Justin Jewell
Portfolio Manager
Justin is Co-Head of Developed Markets Specialist Credit at Ninety One. He co-runs the Multi Asset credit funds and will focus on expanding Ninety One's Developed Market credit capabilities
Justin has extensive experience managing High Yield, Loan & Multi Asset Credit vehicles and leading a credit platform. Prior to joining the firm, Justin worked at RBC BlueBay where he was managing director and head of European HY. Before this, he was a partner and Co-Head Global Leveraged Finance at BlueBay.
Justin graduated with a BA in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Telenet Finance Luxembourg Notes Sarl 5.5 Mar 01 28
1%
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Sa 6.125 Feb 16 75
1%
Morgan Stanley Bank Na 5.504 May 26 28
1%
Abn Amro Bank Nv 4.75 Mar 22 75
0.9%
Danske Bank A/s 2.25 Jan 14 28
0.9%
Celsa Opco Sa 8.25 Dec 15 30
0.9%
Eg Global Finance Plc 11 Nov 30 28
0.9%
Portfolio statistics
Average credit rating: BBB
Average maturity (years): 2.20
Number of bond holdings: 287
Number of equity holdings: 3
Modified duration (years): 2.50
Yield to maturity (%): 6.57
We recommend that you seek independent financial advice to ensure this Fund is suitable for your investment needs.
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This communication is provided for general information only. It is not an invitation to make an investment nor does it constitute an offer for sale. The full documentation that should be considered before making an investment, including the Prospectus and Key Investor Information Documents, which set out the Fund specific risks, are available from Ninety One. This Fund should be considered as a long-term investment.
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The overall rating for a fund, often called the ‘star rating’, is a third party rating derived from a quantitative methodology that rates funds based on an enhanced Morningstar™ Risk-Adjusted Return measure. ‘Star ratings’ run from 1 star (lowest) to 5 stars (highest) and are reviewed at the end of every calendar month. The various funds are ranked by their Morningstar™ Risk-Adjusted Return scores and relevant stars are assigned. It is important to note that individual shareclasses of each fund are evaluated separately and their ratings may differ depending on the launch date, fees and expenses relevant to the shareclass. In order to achieve a rating the share class of a fund must have a minimum three-year performance track record.
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