Fairtree Fixed Income FR RIHF
Fund Inception:
Minimum Investment:
January 2010
R50,000 initial amount
R1,000 monthly debit order
Fund Inception:
January 2010
Minimum Investment:
R50,000 initial amount
R1,000 monthly debit order
The Fund's Goal:
The Fairtree Fixed Income FR Retail Investor Hedge Fund aims to create capital growth by predominately investing in South African markets using long / short focussed fixed income strategies.
Why hedge funds?
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this video does not constitute advice and is intended to be educational in nature and/or to provide a general description of Hedge Funds. This video does not constitute a solicitation, invitation or investment recommendation. Investors are urged to seek specialised financial, legal and tax advice before investing.
Risk Profile:
The Fund holds a blend of lower and higher risk assets and employs leverage / gearing.
Medium – High
Explain risk / reward
Assets like equities, property and commodities are classified as higher risk assets. They typically generate higher potential returns, but can also yield higher potential losses than assets like fixed income and cash and cash equivalents.
Investment Horizon:
The ideal investment period for this fund:
Medium Term
Fund Managers
Ian Millard
Jacobus Lacock
The Fund is for you if:
- You have an existing investment portfolio and are looking for ways to enhance returns and further diversify your overall portfolio.
- Your view of diversification includes investing in a unique investment strategy that has a long / short focus by predominantly investing in South African fixed income opportunities.
- Your main objectives are to create real investment growth over the medium-term.
- You are in the position to stay invested for approximately 3 years, allowing the fund to achieve maximum growth (although you may withdraw from the fund at any time).
- You are comfortable with an investment risk profile that is medium – high.
- You wish to capitalising on downside risk protection that hedge funds typically offer.
