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Nordic Corporate Bond Fund (Class R) detracted 0.03% during August. Since year-end, the NAV per share has consequently increased by 1.03%.
The financial markets and risk appetite for equities and corporate bonds continue to dance to the tune of the US fixed income market. In August, the US 10-year market yield rose to 4.35 percent, the highest level since 2007. Consequently, stocks traded weakly and credit spreads widened, albeit marginally.
The higher interest rate level is mainly explained by an increased bond supply from the Fed and an increased need for borrowing by the US government, together with a downgrade in the US credit rating. The continued strong US economy and a strong labour market obviously contribute to higher market interest rates. The market is now divided into whether we have seen the last hike from the Fed or whether another hike remains.
While the U.S. economy is showing strength, things look darker for industrial-heavy Germany, Sweden and China. Overall, the trend of falling inflation is intact but at a possibly lower pace, which means that the higher interest rates may persist longer than many had hoped for.
Our assessment is that we are at or very close to an interest rate peak, which means an attractive entry point for investments in fixed income instruments. If, after all, we see a faster drop in global growth than is currently priced in, credit spreads may increase somewhat, while market interest rates should then fall and thus contribute some buffer.
The credit management company B2 Holding was among the month's major contributors after the company released a strong quarterly report that exceeded expectations. B2 increased both turnover and operating profit by approx. 20%, the leverage ratio was unchanged and remained among the lowest in the sector. Bonds from property developer Magnolia Bostad also performed well. Magnolia reported earlier this summer about continued low activity in the market and no project sales in the quarter. Liquidity is, however, at an acceptable level in relation to debt maturities in 2023-'24, the company's solvency was reported marginally stronger and the main owner Areim has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares in the company. A positive contribution was also received from Castellum after the company issued new bonds for the first time in over a year.
Negative contributions were mainly seen from Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden. SBB announced that they have completed a transaction in which the company will receive just over SEK 2 billion through a co-investment in the company's residential properties. Although the transaction was a step in the right direction, it was not enough to convince the market and distrust of SBB and its ability to handle debt maturities over the next year increased significantly. The last of the fund's holding of bonds from SBB was sold during the month.
During the month, bonds from the security and surveillance company Securitas were added to the portfolio, the investment contributes to increased diversification and the company is appreciated primarily for its un-cyclical earnings and stable cash flows. After completed acquisitions, Securitas is expected to be able to improve margins in the coming years through increased technology content, which is estimated to strengthen the company's credit profile.
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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