Efficient portfolio allocation consisting of 50% credit and 50% longterm government bonds
Top-down allocation via scenario analysis, fundamental bottom-up approach for credit
Consideration of relevant ESG aspects along all steps of the investment process
Indexed performance (as at: 14.10.2025)
NAV: USD 135.38 (12.10.2025)
Rolling performance (14.10.2025)
HB-USD | Benchmark | |
12.10.2024 - 12.10.2025 | 3.26% | n.a. |
12.10.2023 - 12.10.2024 | 9.81% | n.a. |
12.10.2022 - 12.10.2023 | 5.18% | n.a. |
12.10.2021 - 12.10.2022 | -8.78% | n.a. |
Annualized performance (14.10.2025)
HB-USD | Benchmark | |
1 year | 3.26% | n.a. |
3 years | 6.05% | n.a. |
Since Inception p.a. | 2.00% | n.a. |
Cumulative performance (14.10.2025)
HB-USD | Benchmark | |
1M | -1.07% | n.a. |
YTD | 2.45% | n.a. |
1 year | 3.26% | n.a. |
3 years | 19.26% | n.a. |
Since Inception | 8.30% | n.a. |
Annual performance
HB-USD | Benchmark | |
2024 | 5.87% | n.a. |
2023 | 6.89% | n.a. |
2022 | -5.88% | n.a. |
Facts & Key figures
Investment Focus
The fund is an unconstrained fixed income fund with the objective of achieving an excess return of 2-4% p.a. versus the respective 3-month money market rate over the cycle. The fund is actively managed and invests in bonds worldwide, with a neutral portfolio made of 50% credit and 50% longterm government bonds. Show moreShow less
Investment suitability & Risk
Low risk
High risk
General Information
Investment Manager | Bellevue Asset Management AG |
Custodian | CACEIS BANK, LUXEMBOURG BRANCH |
Fund Administrator | CACEIS BANK, LUXEMBOURG BRANCH |
Auditor | PriceWaterhouseCoopers |
Launch date | 30.09.2021 |
Year end closing | 30. Jun |
NAV Calculation | Daily "Forward Pricing" |
Cut of time | 15:00 CET |
Management Fee | 1.10% |
Subscription Fee (max.) | 5.00% |
ISIN number | LU2382178148 |
Valor number | 113469149 |
Bloomberg | BGINHBU |
WKN | A3C4GH |
Legal Information
Legal form | Luxembourg UCITS V SICAV |
SFDR category | Article 8 |
Key data (30.09.2025, base currency EUR)
Volatility | 2.23 |
Sharpe ratio | 0.56 |
No. of positions | 58 |
Benefits & Risks
Benefits
- Fund targets a risk adjusted return of 2% to 4% over the respective 3-month money market rate return across the economic cycle.
- Backed by credit analysis with a solid track record at Bellevue since June 2015.
- Government bonds overlay acts as a hedge while contributing to performance.
- Ability to assume leverage and to go short for hedging purpose.
- UCITS V regulated unconstrained total return strategy with daily liquidity.
Risks
- The fund may engage in derivatives transactions. The increased opportunities gained come with an increased risk of losses.
- The fund actively invests in bonds. Their issues may become insolvent.
- The investment in fixed-interest securities gives rise to interest rate risks
- Investing in emerging market bonds entails the additional risk of political and social instability.
- The fund invests in foreign currencies, which means a corresponding degree of currency risk against the reference currency.
Review / Outlook
In September, the fund returned -0.80% with a volatility of 2.2%, compared to the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond (EUR-Hedged) Index, which gained +0.54%.
This month’s contributors were credit (-0.81%) and government bonds (-0.04%). Despite broadly positive markets, supported by expectations of further monetary easing, credit was penalized by our exposure to Brazil-based Braskem. The company surprised investors by hiring advisors to review its capital structure. Its bonds came under pressure and were downgraded to CCC. In line with the fund prospectus, we must divest holdings rated below B- within three months. Given the company’s fundamentals, we view the short-term market reaction as excessive and expect a recovery. As of June 30, 2025, Braskem held USD 1.7 bn in cash, which, according to our model, covers 30 months of liabilities and offers a significant cushion for a prolonged petrochemical downturn.
We increased the credit allocation from 57% to 59% by switching out of high beta into higher-rated issuers. The long-term government allocation remained at 28%. Within government bonds, we opened a 10% long/short position in 10-year German vs French bonds. France is in a political gridlock, with a parliament split between a left-wing coalition unwilling to cut spending and a populist far right. In this context, it will be very difficult for the minority centrist government to reduce the budget deficit below 5% of GDP.
The fund offers a EUR yield of 3.7% with a duration of 4.1 years and an average credit rating of A.
This month we maintained our July 11, 2025, scenarios:
Base scenario: Settling down in a world of tariffs. The global economy navigates the initial wave of tariffs well and shows resilience. While tariff discussions continue, markets now expect less extreme final levels than those announced on Liberation Day. Inflation keeps trending down gradually. We expect equity markets to continue to grind higher. This scenario is neutral for credit and slightly negative for government bonds.
Tariff discussions fade into the background. Stimuli such as fiscal expansion in both the US and Europe, along with a more dovish Fed, become the main drivers of the equity markets. President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act is passed. European economies benefit from Germany’s new government-led fiscal easing. Inflation remains under control. This scenario is positive for equities and credit and negative for government bonds.
Negative scenario: Trade war. Major economies end up with extravagant tariffs, increasing recession risk. In addition, disruptive US policies at home and abroad further dampen market sentiment. We expect financial markets to focus more on recession fears than inflation concerns. Equity markets correct by around 20%. This scenario is negative for credit and positive for government bonds, though we apply less hedging value to US Treasuries.
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