Alma Zazove Global Convertible Fund
Overview
- Alma Zazove Global Convertible Fund invests in convertible bonds globally.
- Management of the fund is delegated to Zazove Associates, LLC (US), an SEC-regulated asset management firm founded in 1971, with $1.9bn AUM from institutional and private wealth clients.
Share Class
NAV
Cumulative Performance (%)
Fund Inception 30 November 2016
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The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Strategy & Manager
Funds Strategy
The investment objective of the Fund is to provide global equity-like returns with significantly less risk
- The objective is achieved by seeking to capture the majority of stock market advances while simultaneously providing downside protection during market declines
- Statistical focus on convertible structure is used to create a balanced, diversified portfolio that optimizes the asymmetrical risk/reward characteristics of convertibles
- The investment approach is not reliant on forecasting or market timing
- The Fund targets a consistent risk/reward profile at all times
Investment Manager
Zazove Associates, LLC (U.S.A.) is an SEC regulated investment advisor that has specialized in the management of convertible securities since 1971
- The firm manages US$2.5bn for global institutional investors
- The firm is independent and 100%employee owned
- Zazove has expertise across all segments of the market: US, global, and high yield (“busted”) convertibles
- 24-year track record managing global convertibles
Key Persons
Gregory D. Shorin, JD, CFA Portfolio Manager -Global
Prior to joining Zazove in 1997, Greg was a Senior Associate with the law firm of Baker & Botts where he specialized in the analysis of pricing practices by foreign corporations. He served as Senior Counsel in advising the US Department of Commerce on international trade.
Greg earned his JD from the Georgetown University Law and his BA in Economics and Political Science from SUNY Binghamton.
Gene T. Pretti, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Prior to acquiring Zazove Associates in 1989, Gene worked for First Boston Corporation where he specialized in institutional equity sales. He also has served as an analyst with CUNA Mutual Insurance Co. and Robert W. Baird &Co. He earned his MBA from the University of Wisconsin where he was selected for the Applied Program, an honors program emphasizing Security Analysis and Portfolio Management.
Statistics & Commentary
Performance
The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Portfolio Characteristics
Top 10 Position Details
Investment Manager's Commentary
as of 31/08/2023Market Review and Outlook
Equity markets fell in August with US small cap and Asia ex-Japan leading the decline, and Japan and US large cap outperforming on a relative basis. Financials,
Technology, and Consumer Discretionary were the largest detractors, while Energy was the only sector to post positive returns. Fixed Income was mixed with Global IG
declining and Global HY gaining slightly. Corporate spreads widened in August, and rates saw a slight increase. Convertibles provided downside protection with Japan
outperforming and Asia ex-Japan posting the largest decline. Convertible issuance saw $8.71 Bln in new paper over the month, with the vast majority ($7.67 Bln)
coming out of the US.
Fund
The Fund declined in August as underlying equities moved lower. Asia ex-Japan and Europe were the primary detractors, while the Americas region was resilient. All
sectors declined with the exception of Healthcare, and Consumer Cyclicals and Technology were particularly weak. The Fund significantly outperformed the benchmark
primarily due to security selection in the US. Trading activity focused on adding to positions that have moved further into the balanced region and purchasing several
new deals with attractive valuations.
Facts & Documents
Facts
Fund Domicile: Luxembourg
Fund Type: UCITS SICAV
Fund Launch: 30 November 2016
Base Currency: USD
Depositary, Administrator, Transfert Agent: BNP Paribas SA
Dealing: Each day with a 1-day notice
Cut-off time: 12pm CET
Management Company: Alma Capital Investment Management SA (LU)
Investment Manager: Zazove Associates, LLC (USA)
Fund Managers: Greg Shorin, JD, CFA
Countries where the fund is registered:
Luxembourg, France, UK
Sustainability-related disclosures:
The information related to the integration of sustainability risks and to the potential adverse sustainability impacts at the sub-fund level can be found in the prospectus of the Fund.
Identifiers:
Institutional USD Capitalisation Share Class
ISIN: LU1494400200
Ticker: ALZICUS LX
Launch: 30 Nov 2016
Documents
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