We have seen that many Nordic investors are turning to fixed income to ensure solid returns and avoid recent stock market volatility. And notably, the fund is also attracting the attention of some of our larger international investors who see the attractive spreads and low country risks that the Nordic markets offer.
“We are thrilled with the success of the new fund. There is strong demand especially among our international client base who see the Nordic markets as extremely attractive. The new fund is a testament to our commitment to providing innovative investment solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients”, says Nikodemus Dahlgren, Head of Investor Relations at East Capital Group.
The fund is managed by the experienced Espiria fixed income team with a proven track record of managing portfolios in the Nordics. Espiria’s Nordic Corporate Bond fund relies on proprietary unbiased research with an integrated ESG approach to help find unique investment opportunities.
The successful launch of the Nordic Corporate Bond fund represents yet another step towards realising Espiria’s ambition to be a leader in investment strategies that combine global equity and Nordic fixed-income investments.
“The Nordic Corporate Bond fund provides an attractive investment opportunity for clients seeking exposure to high-quality fixed income securities in the Nordic markets," says Stefan Pari, Portfolio Manager at Espiria. "Our proprietary research approach helps us identify unique investment opportunities, and we are excited to continue building on our strong track record.”
The fund’s main investment theme includes high-yield bonds with lower liquidity and limited interest rate risk. The second major building block consists of higher liquidity investment grade bonds with moderate interest rate risk and value creation. Around 5-10 percent of the fund will be allocated to money market instruments.
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