The philosophy
Seizing opportunities in the crossover credit market with a defined time horizon
Predetermined maturity date
with the objective of holding investments until that maturity
Visibility on target return*
(though not guaranteed) from fund launch
Sensitivity to interest rates and volatility
that decreases as the final maturity approaches
Low transaction costs
as the portfolio is intended to be held until maturity
Volatility reduction
contributing to lowering overall portfolio volatility
Reasons to invest
Value creation starts with stringent credit selection and conviction, with monitoring of opportunities and risks throughout the fund's lifecycle
- Hold-To-Maturity (HTM) management capabilities across investment-grade credit, high-yield, crossover, and emerging market debt…
- 11 credit portfolio managers with an average of 25 years of experience
Global credit research team
- 23 sustainability & credit analysts, sector Specialists, with a global coverage (+1,200 issuers)
- Proprietary score for credit assessment, forward-looking
ESG integration
Proprietary ESG Materiality** score to best identify risks and opportunities
**ESG integration refers to the inclusion of ESG issues in the analysis and investment decisions. The approach to ESG integration varies depending on the fund. ESG integration does not necessarily imply that investment vehicles also seek to generate a positive ESG impact.
The analyses and opinions referenced herein represent the subjective views of the author(s) as referenced, are as of the date shown and are subject to change without prior notice.
Risks to consider
All investing involves risk, including the risk of loss. Investment risk exists with equity, fixed income, and alternative investments. Specific strategy risks: Debt securities, Below investment grade securities, Changing interest rates, Credit risk, Exchange rates, Global investing, Investment in high yield securities, Liquidity, Geographic concentration, Investment in contingent convertibles securities, Changes in laws and/or tax regimes, Financial Derivative Instruments, Counterparty risk, Sustainability risk, Investment in distressed securities.
There is no assurance that any investment will meet its performance objectives or that losses will be avoided. There could be other differences across similar products in the same strategy. Investors should fully understand the risks and other relevant details associated with any investment prior to investing.
The team
Experienced investment team.
Emilie Huot
High Yield Credit Portfolio Manager
Ostrum Asset Management
Erwan Guilloux
High Yield Credit Portfolio Manager
Ostrum Asset Management
Mhamed Fenniri
Total Return Portfolio Manager
Ostrum Asset Management
The firm
Ostrum Asset Management is a responsible European institutional investment management leader, supporting investors by offering asset management solutions on the back of its long-standing expertise in: money market, credit, rates, equities and multi-assets strategies managed through fundamental, insurance-driven and quantitative-driven approaches.
Paris
France
250+
Employees
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