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Nordic Corporate Bond Fund (Class I) advanced 0.42% during March. Since year-end, the NAV per share has consequently increased by 2.50%. The month was characterised by sustained risk appetite, with gains in the stock markets in particular. We have had to get used to the fact that the US 10-year market rate has held the baton when it comes to risk appetite for risky assets. But despite the fact that interest rates have been in a rising trend since the start of the year, the rally on the stock markets has continued. The U.S. economy continues to surprise on the upside, with more robust growth and a stable labor market. In Europe and Sweden, inflation continues to fall, which means that we are now approaching interest rate cuts by the ECB and the Riksbank.
Credit spreads on corporate bonds were basically unchanged during the month. European credit indices show a credit premium of around 300bp for high yield bonds and about 50bp for investment grade bonds. The Nordic region continues to look more attractive with credit mark-ups of around 500bp on high yield and around 100bp on investment grade, which entails a elevated yield from a historical perspective. The issuance market for both high yield and investment grade is wide open and is largely characterized by refinancing.
Bonds from insurer SiriusPoint were among the month's top contributors after the company announced a refinancing of its two outstanding dollar bonds. The announcement was interpreted as a sign of strength by proving access to the capital markets. Bonds from Danish ALM Brand continued their positive trend and thus contributed positively this month as well. In addition, good performance contributions from real estate companies were also seen this month, with solid development for Castellum and Heimstaden, among others. Ship leasing company Ocean Yield also contributed positively after the company was in the market to issue new subordinated bonds.
The credit management company Intrum was the month's major detractor with a strong negative impact on the result. Intrum's bonds and shares came under pressure after the company announced that it had hired advisers to manage the company's debt. In recent years, Intrum has had a relatively high debt burden and has not delivered on promises to reduce debt. Market participants interpreted the announcement of hired advisers as a debt restructuring being imminent, which could result in write-downs for bondholders and dilution for shareholders. The company's inapt communication, unfulfilled promises and the investor collective's unequivocal distrust of the company and its management have put Intrum in a very difficult situation. In light of this, the entire holding of bonds from Intrum was divested at the end of the month.
During the month, bonds from the real estate companies Heimstaden, Heimstaden Bostad and SBB were sold, the proceeds were invested in sector peers Akelius Residential and CIBUS. The holding of bonds from Intrum was sold in favor of an increased allocation to Hoist Finance. In addition, the fund participated in new issues from Crayon, Lantmännen and iLOQ.
Portfolio Manager of Coeli Nordic Corporate Bond Fund
Portfolio Manager of Coeli Nordic Corporate Bond Fund
| Inception Date | 2014-06-18 |
| Management Fee | 0.5 % |
| Performance Fee | N/A |
| Risk category | 3 of 7 |
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