Lupus alpha Sustainable Convertible Bonds C
Lupus alpha Sustainable Convertible Bonds C
Lupus alpha Sustainable Convertible Bonds C
Lupus alpha Sustainable Convertible Bonds C
Lupus alpha Sustainable Convertible Bonds offers investors access to an actively managed diversified portfolio of global convertible bonds which are selected according to principles of sustainable investing (ESG). The Fund uses a variety of alpha sources: in addition to equity and credit risk premiums, the fund exploits opportunities resulting from new issues, structural features of the bonds as well as niche market inefficiencies.
- Selection of convertible bonds according to principles of sustainable investing (ESG)
- The average expected volatility is approximately half of that experienced in the wider equity market
- Shorter duration and interest rate sensitivity than corporate bonds
- Equity-like returns with lower fluctuations in value
- Similarity to bonds ('bond floor') helps to mitigate losses in the event of declining equity markets
- Access to issuers from the universe of small and mid-cap companies that often do not issue straight corporate bonds
Our Convertible Bonds team can draw on many years of successful management of global convertible bonds:
FOCUSED TEAM
... with almost 30 years of combined experience in the management of convertible bond funds
EXCELLENT MARKET ACCESS
... to specialized brokers and to companies issuing convertible bonds
PROPRIETARY VALUATION MODEL
... for the assessment of opportunities and risks
Methodically sound, experienced risk management
... and so far not a single credit default on a bond since the team started managing convertible bonds
Global convertible bonds as a building block of asset allocation
The team primarily invests in global convertible bonds with a balanced equity sensitivity (delta of 30%-70%). The fundamental analysis and thorough security selection are at the core of the investment process.
In addition to the assessment of equity and credit risk of each convertible bond, extensive structural analysis is very important. The aim is to select the convertible bonds with the best risk-return profile depending on the economic situation. Currency risks are systematically hedged. The first step involves filtering the investment universe consisting of approximately 1,000 bonds. Investible securities are determined using a series of quantitative filters, particularly liquidity and credit quality. The resulting universe consists of around 250 to 300 bonds.
This is followed by a comprehensive bottom-up analysis of each convertible bond, which is the primary focus of the investment process. In addition to the analysis of the equity component, the credit quality and structural features are evaluated and market technicals are assessed. The portfolio is then constructed, with position sizes determined based on their effects on the overall portfolio.
All positions are subject to ongoing disciplined risk monitoring with regard to valuation, credit quality, equity sensitivity (delta) and other key risk figures.
The objective of Lupus alpha Global Convertible Bonds is to outperform the benchmark index (Thomson Reuters Global Focus Hedged) over the long term.
Experienced fund managers
Our Convertible Bonds team looks back on many years of successful global convertible bond management. Before Marc-Alexander Knieß and Stefan Schauer joined Lupus alpha, they have been working together successfully for several years. Manuel Zell joined the Lupus alpha Global Convertible Bonds team in June 2017.
Performance (gross in EUR)¹:
| from | to | Lupus alpha Sustainable Convertible Bonds C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 30.09.2024 | 31.10.2024 | -1.13 % |
| 90 days | 02.08.2024 | 31.10.2024 | 3.29 % |
| 1 year | 31.10.2023 | 31.10.2024 | 11.06 % |
| 3 years | 29.10.2021 | 31.10.2024 | -14.04 % |
| 5 years | 31.10.2019 | 31.10.2024 | 6.63 % |
| this year | 29.12.2023 | 31.10.2024 | 1.59 % |
| since inception | 01.03.2018 | 31.10.2024 | 7.16 % |
| since inception p.a. | 01.03.2018 | 31.10.2024 | 1.04 % |
| 12-month-timeframe (gross) | Lupus alpha Sustainable Convertible Bonds C |
|---|---|
| 31.10.2023 - 31.10.2024 | 11.06 % |
| 31.10.2022 - 31.10.2023 | -3.14 % |
| 31.10.2021 - 31.10.2022 | -20.08 % |
| 31.10.2020 - 31.10.2021 | 9.22 % |
| 31.10.2019 - 31.10.2020 | 12.38 % |
| 31.10.2018 - 31.10.2019 | 4.93 % |
Key Statistics³:
| as of | Lupus alpha Sustainable Convertible Bonds C | |
|---|---|---|
| Average rating (including internal ratings) | 31.10.2024 | BBB- |
| Volatility p.a. | 31.10.2024 | 7.70 % |
| Delta (Equity sensitvity) | 31.10.2024 | 46.90 % |
| Current yield (in %) | 31.10.2024 | 1.10 % |
| Interest rate sensitivity (in %) | 31.10.2024 | 1.80 % |
| Bond duration (in years) | 31.10.2024 | 3.50 |
Top ten holdings (delta adjusted) as of 31/10/2024
| % Fund | |
|---|---|
| Alibaba Group Hldg. 0,5% 2031 | 2.1% |
| Akamai Techn. Inc 0,4% 2027 | 2.1% |
| Ping An Insurance Group 0,9% 2029 | 1.4% |
| Global Payments Inc 1,5% 2031 | 1.2% |
| JD.com Inc 0,3% 2029 | 1.1% |
| ON Semiconductor Corp 0,5% 2029 | 1.1% |
| Welltower Inc 2,8% 2028 | 1.0% |
| Amadeus IT Group S.A. 1,5% 2025 | 1.0% |
| LEG Immobilien AG 1% 2030 | 0.9% |
| Uber Technologies Inc 0,9% 2028 | 0.9% |
| Total weight of top ten | 12.8% |
| Total count of assets | 86 |
Regional Allocation (delta adjusted) as of 31/10/2024
Regional Allocation as of 31/10/2024
Sector allocation (delta-adjusted) as of 31/10/2024
Sector allocation as of 31/10/2024
Chances
- Investors can benefit from the upside potential of convertibel bonds and their varous income sources.
- The asymmetrical risk-return profile allows investors to participate in stock markets while being protected by the bond characteristics of convertibles.
- Active management enables to exploit opportunities and ensure stringent risk management.
Risks
- Counterparty default risk: If counterparties and issuers do not fulfill or only partially fulfill their contractual payment obligations, this can result in losses for the fund. Even when securities are carfully selected, losses caused by the financial collapse of issuers cannot be rules out.
- Concentration risk: If investment is concentrated on particular asset or markets, the fund becomes particularly heavily dependent on the performance ot these assets or markets.
- Risks connetcted with derivates transactions: Changes in the price of the underlying asset can devalue a derivate. If derivates are used as part of the invetsment strategy, the Derivates might have leverage effects that impact the fund more strongly than the underlying asset. Wehn selling derivates, there is the risk that the fund will suffer an indefinite loss amount.
- Operational risk: The fund can become the victim of fraud, criminal acts or errors by company employees or external thrid parties. Finally, management of the fund can be negatively impcated by external events such as fires, natural disasters or similar.
- Liquidity risk: If securities are trades in a relatively narrow market segment, it can be difficult to resell them in situations where there is insufficient liquidity.
- Interest-rate risk: Changes in market interest rates can affect the price of fixed-income securities. These fluctuations vary, however, depending on the term of the fixed-income securities.
- Market risk: The performance of financial products depends on the development of the capital markets.
Current fund data as of 11/29/2024
Lupus alpha Sustainable Convertible Bonds C WKN : A2DTNQ | ISIN: DE000A2DTNQ7 | |
|---|---|
Currency
| EUR |
Issue price
| 102,94 |
Redemption price
| 98,98 |
Fund volume
| 87,86 Mio. |
Launch date
| 01. March 2018 |
Minimum investment amount
| 50.000 |
Distribution frequency
| distribution/semi-annual |
Portfolio managers
| Marc-Alexander Knieß, Stefan Schauer, Manuel Zell |
Administration fee
| 0,75 % |
Subscription fee
| up to 4 % |
Fund price publication
| www.fundinfo.com |
Features7 | Forward pricing (order day and trading day are distinct): Trading takes place one day after the order day, involving return of units and redemption orders (order day is 1 day before the trading day). |
Current fund data as of 11/29/2024
Lupus alpha Sustainable Convertible Bonds R WKN : A2DTNW | ISIN: DE000A2DTNW5 | |
|---|---|
Currency
| EUR |
Issue price
| 90,20 |
Redemption price
| 86,73 |
Fund volume
| 87,86 Mio. |
Launch date
| 10. December 2020 |
Minimum investment amount
| none |
Distribution frequency
| distribution |
Portfolio managers
| Marc-Alexander Knieß, Stefan Schauer, Manuel Zell |
Administration fee
| 1,35 % |
Subscription fee
| 4,00 % |
Fund price publication
| www.fundinfo.com |
Features7 | Forward pricing (order day and trading day are distinct): Trading takes place one day after the order day, involving return of units and redemption orders (order day is 1 day before the trading day). |
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- Volatility is the range of variation of a security price or index around its mean value over a fixed period of time. A security is regarded as volatile if its price fluctuates heavily. The tracking error describes the standard deviation (volatility) between the Fund's performance and the performance of the benchmark index. The higher the tracking error, the more the performance of the Fund deviates from the performance of the benchmark index. The investment ratio means the part of the Fund that is not invested in cash. Delta: measures the sensitivity of the convertible bond price on changes to the underlying equity price. A delta of 0,4 means that the price of the convertible rises 4% if the underlying equity price rises 10%. Current yield is a bond's annual return based on its annual coupon payments and current price (as opposed to its original price or face). The formula for current yield is a bond's annual coupons divided by its current price. Interest rate sensitivity is a measure of how much the price of a fixed-income asset will fluctuate as a result of changes in the interest rate environment.
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Summary
The fund invests in global convertible bonds. It promotes environmental and social characteristics in accordance with Article 8 of the EU Disclosure Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/2088) but does not aim for sustainable investments. Investments are made in securities selected based on sustainability principles. This involves applying exclusion criteria related to environmental (E), social (S), and governance (G) aspects. The fund does not invest in securities of companies engaged in controversial business sectors (e.g., controversial weapons), that violate international norms (e.g., OECD Guidelines), or have significant adverse impacts on specific sustainability factors (PAIs) (e.g., activities negatively affecting biodiversity-sensitive areas). Additionally, ESG criteria are integrated into positive selection as well as the fundamental analysis, and influence on relevant ESG topics is exerted through an active engagement policy.
Sustainability indicators are measured and evaluated based on external ESG data from MSCI. Data gaps are addressed through direct contact with companies or alternative data sources. Lupus alpha has integrated the relevant sustainability aspects of the strategy into its existing due diligence procedures for the selection and monitoring of investments to ensure compliance with the promoted characteristics.
More information is provided in the RTS template of the fund’s annual report, which can be found here.
History of Change
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