Investment Strategy
The Berenberg EM Local Bonds fund pursues a global (ex-euro) bond strategy in local currencies that invests in both developed and emerging market bonds and actively manages the weighting of the two segments relative to each other depending on their relative attractiveness. Its primary objective is to benefit from the yield advantage of foreign currency bonds over euro investments and the appreciation of (foreign) currencies against the euro. Using a systematic investment approach, the economically strongest countries are selected, taking into account fundamental, momentum and sentiment indicators. The duration is actively managed at the country level and is generally in the short- to medium-term maturity range.
- Global investment strategy in local currency bonds (ex EUR)
- Active positioning against a market benchmark
- Average duration is between 2 and 5 years
- Investment segments are mainly (quasi) government bonds in local currency
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Further details on the opportunities and risks of this fund can be found in the sales prospectus.
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In December, uncertainty persisted in the market regarding the potential impact of the policies of the incoming US President Trump. However, the FOMC rate decision, which surprised hawkishly, led to a sell-off in risk assets. While the US policy rate was lowered by another 25 basis points (bps) as anticipated, only 50 bps of rate cuts were projected for the coming year. US yields rose significantly, with the 10-year US Treasury yield increasing by 40 bps over the course of the month. The local currency segment of emerging markets was unable to withstand the US yield movement and the resulting USD strength, recording a loss for the month. The Berenberg EM Local Bonds Fund initially benefited from a correct positioning in currencies; however, an unexpected sell-off along the Brazilian yield curve ultimately had a significant negative impact on the fund's performance.