Strata Credit Monthly Comment - October 2024

October saw credit markets remain relatively steady, despite mounting concerns from geopolitical tensions and shifting domestic policies. Credit spreads closed the month close to where they began, aided by continued easing from both the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.In this context, the fund finished the month close to unchanged. Structured credit, particularly BBB tranches in European CLO and senior financials, emerged as the outperformer, capitalizing on the market's strong momentum. Despite the upbeat environment, portfolio managers remain selective, identifying opportunities in credit while maintaining robust protective measures, given some tight valuations and increasing macroeconomic volatility. Liquidity levels were kept high to provide flexibility amid potential volatility spikes. Managers are also exercising caution around lower-rated (CCC & B) capital structures, which often feature high leverage, limited free cash flow, and earnings volatility. Recent data indicates emerging signs of deterioration within these riskier segments, underscoring the need for continued vigilance.

*Rating Provider: RAM AI. Date of rating as of the end of the month.

Important Information

Please note that the performance shown reflects periods before the Sub-Fund’s transfer and was achieved under different regulatory and operational conditions, which may no longer apply. Notwithstanding this, the performance is based on investment objectives and policies that have not materially changed following the sub-fund's transfer and is attributable to investment objectives, policies, restrictions, and strategies that are compliant with UCITS regulations. The investment management function remains consistent, with no changes to the team responsible for managing the fund after the transfer. Importantly, there has been no material change in the level of fees charged to investors as a result of this transfer. For further information, please refer to the Prospectus.

The Strata Credit Fund is a Sub-Fund of RAM (Lux) Tactical Funds II, a Luxembourg SICAV with registered office: 14, Boulevard Royal L-2449 Luxembourg, approved by the CSSF and constituting a UCITS (Directive 2009/65/EC). The sub-fund STRATA CREDIT FUND was been created in the RAM (LUX) Tactical Funds II SICAV to receive the PALLADIUM FCP – RAM Mediobanca Strata UCITS Credit Fund sub-fund. The transfer was effective on 30th May 2024.

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Past performance is not a guide to current or future results. There is no guarantee to get back the full amount invested. The performance data do not take into account fees and expenses charged on subscription and redemption of shares nor any taxes that may be levied. As a subscription fee calculation example, if an investor invests EUR 1000 in a fund with a subscription fee of 5%, the investor will pay to his financial intermediary EUR 50.00 on the investment amount, resulting with a subscribed amount of EUR 950.00 in fund shares. In addition, potential account keeping costs (by investor’s custodian) may reduce the performance. Some shares in the Sub-Fund apply a performance fee. Leverage intensifies the risk of potential increased losses or returns.

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