Investment Strategy
The Berenberg Euro Bonds fund consists of a flexible, broadly diversified bond portfolio with a focus on EUR-denominated securities in the investment grade range. The portfolio management invests in government bonds, covered bonds as well as corporate and financial bonds. The investment ratio depends on the relative attractiveness of the bond segments. The investment ratio, bond segments and capital commitment period are tactically managed to increase return expectations and reduce risks.
- Diversified and flexible EUR bond portfolio
- Active positioning against a market benchmark
- Average duration is between 3 and 5 years
- Investment segments are primarily individual securities, but also ETFs and funds
Learn more about our Berenberg Fixed Income investment philosophy
Further details on the opportunities and risks of this fund can be found in the sales prospectus.
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Monthly market comment
While growth concerns dominate in Europe, there were positive economic surprises again in the US. The US labour market in particular proved robust in October. The ECB lowered interest rates in the eurozone by 25 bp at its October meeting and the market continues to expect at least one further rate hike in December. Expectations for the US Federal Reserve have been reduced from two rate hikes to one by the end of the year. 10-year US yields rose by 50 basis points in October after falling for five consecutive months. Risk premiums for corporate bonds in the IG segment widened slightly, while spreads in the HY segment narrowed further. The primary market remains robust and recorded the highest volume of new issues for several years in October. The inflow of funds remains positive, with the HY segment in particular recording high inflows.
Portfolio Management
Christian Bettinger
Christian Bettinger, CFA, has been with the company since June 2009. As fund manager of the mutual funds Berenberg Euro Bonds and Berenberg Credit Opportunities, he is responsible for the selection of corporate bonds in the Multi Asset area. After apprenticeship as a banker and studying business administration at the Catholic University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt, he first went through the trainee program at Berenberg. In February 2010, the business graduate was taken over early as a junior fund manager with a focus on derivatives and fixed income. Bettinger is a CFA-Charterholder, Certified Financial Engineer (CFE) and admitted Eurex trader.
Felix Stern
Felix Stern joined the Asset Management division of Berenberg in 2000 as a fixed income portfolio manager. Currently he is heading the fixed income selection team within the Asset Management and is responsible for institutional mandates. As a senior portfolio manager he is responsible for the selection of corporate and financial bonds as well as short-term bond market investments. He is also the lead manager for several of Berenbergs institutional mutual funds. Prior to joining Berenberg, he worked several years for the Market Research department of British American Tobacco, Germany. Felix is a CCrA - Certified Credit Analyst (DVFA) and also has a German Diploma in business economics from the Fernuniversität in Hagen.