Nomura Funds Ireland –
Asia Investment Grade Bond Fund
Benefit from the yield premium in Asia with low credit risk
Nomura Funds Ireland – Asia Investment Grade Bond Fund
Our Asian investment Grade Bond fund aims to achieve income gains and capital appreciation through investment in a diversified portfolio of primarily investment grade bonds in Asia Pacific ex Japan region.
Our Investment Approach
Our top-down perspective utilises global macro-economic scenarios and emerging market expectations formulated by our highly experienced investment team.
For bottom-up selections, our credit research team undertakes detailed fundamental analysis to judge the credit-worthiness of the issuers and market valuations relative to their peers. Our securities selection is driven by bottom-up analysis within the context of the “big picture”.
The credit outlook for both sovereigns and corporates in the region is supportive for the asset class, and given the diversity in the Asian region, active management can be expected to add value over the medium-long term.
Awards and Ratings
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Potential Significant Risks
The fund is exposed to some credit and credit spread risk, especially in the Asian Region, though in the investment grade universe this risk is limited. The single most important risk factor is the volatility of the US-Treasury curve, as most investments are denominated in US-Dollar. In addition, liquidity risk cannot be avoided in credit markets, though it is closely monitored.
Investment Objective |
The fund aims to achieve income gains and capital appreciation, through investment in a diversified portfolio of primarily investment grade bonds in Asia Pacific ex Japan region. |
Fund Size |
USD 20.1 million (as at 31.10.2024) |
Investment Manager |
Nomura Asset Management U.K. Ltd. |
Fund Managers |
Simon Tan, CFA, Head of Fixed Income, |
Launch Date |
13.03.2015 |
Base Currency |
USD |
Universe |
Morningstar category: Asia Bond IA Sector: Specialist Bond |
Benchmark |
JP Morgan Asia Credit Index (JACI) Investment Grade Index |
Domicile |
Ireland (Nomura Funds Ireland plc) |
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Nomura Funds Ireland plc is an open-ended investment company with variable capital, incorporated in Ireland on 13th April, 2006 under the Act with registration number 418598. The Fund has been authorised by the Central Bank as an UCITS pursuant to the UCITS Regulations. The Fund is structured as an umbrella fund consisting of different Sub-Funds each comprising one or more Classes. The Fund has segregated liability between each of its Sub-Funds.
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