Active and Strategic Fixed Income – Strategic Universe

Strategy Overview

Investment Strategy

With a duration similar to the benchmark, we invest in a strategic allocation focused on the yield curve and sectors. Our objective is to produce a stable added value over rolling four-year periods with an information ratio greater than 0.50. Our decision-making process also incorporates tactical decisions and an optimization of the security selection process in relation to portfolio positioning. The portfolio generates a higher yield to maturity than its benchmark by maintaining an overweight position in provincial, municipal and corporate bonds (less than 10 years), combined with a bullet positioning on the yield curve. These sources of value added are negatively correlated with each other and with the direction of interest rates.

Why Invest in this Strategy

  • Consistency and solid performance in different types of market environments
  • Strong risk-adjusted returns as reflected by an excellent Information Ratio
  • Positive carry through long term investment decisions
  • High quality portfolio with conservative approach to corporate bonds selection
  • Continuous and rigorous risk management through disciplined investment process

Disclaimer

The information provided herein does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor’s particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Information pertaining to Fiera pooled funds is not to be construed as a public offering of securities in any jurisdictions of Canada. The offering of units of Fiera pooled fund is made pursuant to the fund’s Trust Agreement and only to those investors in jurisdictions of Canada who meet certain eligibility or minimum purchase requirements. Important information about Fiera pooled funds, including a statement of the fund’s investment objective, is contained in its Trust Agreement, a copy of which may be obtained from Fiera Capital Corporation. Unit values and investment returns will fluctuate. Please read the Trust Agreement of the pooled funds before investing. All performance data assume reinvestment of all distributions or dividends and do not take into account other charges or income taxes payable by any unitholder that would have reduced returns. Pooled funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.