| ANNUALIZED SINCE INCEPTION | QUARTERLY | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| 2025 |
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| 2.6% |
The Robinson Tax-Advantaged Income Fund returned 1.71% in Q4 2025, outperforming its Bloomberg 1-10 Year Municipal Bond Index benchmark which returned 0.77%. The fund's strategy focuses on investing in tax-exempt closed-end funds while using Treasury futures to hedge interest rate risk, isolating credit spreads and CEF discounts. Credit spreads between municipal bonds and Treasuries began reversing their first-half widening, contributing to positive performance. The fund ended with a weighted average CEF discount of -6.62% versus a historic average of -5.12%, providing upside potential as discounts normalize. The Fed implemented two additional 25 basis point rate cuts during the quarter, which should enhance the fund's distribution rate advantage. While expressing concerns about frothy equity and credit market valuations, the manager believes the current CEF discount environment offers attractive alpha opportunities. The fund provides a 2% higher distribution rate than its benchmark while maintaining daily liquidity, positioning investors to benefit from both income generation and discount convergence in an uncertain market environment.
The Robinson Tax-Advantaged Income Fund seeks to generate tax-exempt income while neutralizing interest rate risk through hedging strategies, capitalizing on discounts in closed-end municipal bond funds to provide above-market yields with daily liquidity.
The manager believes investors will continue to benefit from above market distribution yields and visible alpha opportunities that the current CEF discount environment offers, despite uncertain market conditions.
| Date | Letter | Tickers | Keywords | Pitches | Quick Takes |
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| Jan 30 2026 | 2025 Q4 | - | CEF, credit spreads, Discounts, Fed policy, Hedging, interest rates, municipal bonds, tax-exempt | - | The fund invests primarily in tax-exempt closed-end funds holding municipal bonds, using hedging strategies to isolate credit spreads and CEF discounts. Credit spreads between municipal bonds and Treasuries began to reverse the widening that occurred in the first half of the year. The fund's weighted average discount was -6.62% versus historic average of -5.12%. The Fed followed up its September rate cut with two more 25 basis point cuts during the quarter. The fund uses carefully weighted short positions in US Treasury bond futures contracts to neutralize the impact of changes in risk-free interest rates. The distribution rate advantage should increase with each Fed rate cut. The manager raised concerns about frothy valuations in equity and credit markets, noting they have only gotten frothier. While sharing market euphoria over AI's impact on productivity, concerns exist that the AI revolution could play out similar to the internet revolution with many current winners not surviving. |
| Oct 10 2025 | 2025 Q3 | - | credit spreads, fixed income, interest rates, municipal bonds, valuation | - | Robinson Capital reports strong performance from narrowing municipal bond spreads and resilient closed-end fund discounts. The fund reduced exposure ahead of tax-loss harvesting and remains optimistic on long-duration municipal valuations. Its hedging strategy mitigates rate risk while capturing income opportunities in tax-advantaged fixed income. |
| Jun 30 2025 | 2025 Q2 | - | Discounts, dislocation, duration, municipal bonds, tax-exempt income | - | The letter focuses on dislocations in municipal bonds driven by supply shocks and rising rates. Management argues that wide discounts and elevated tax-equivalent yields present an attractive entry point. Hedging is used to isolate credit spreads and manage duration risk. |
| QUARTER | THEMES | TAGS |
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| 2025 Q4 |
Municipal BondsThe fund invests primarily in tax-exempt closed-end funds holding municipal bonds, using hedging strategies to isolate credit spreads and CEF discounts. Credit spreads between municipal bonds and Treasuries began to reverse the widening that occurred in the first half of the year. The fund's weighted average discount was -6.62% versus historic average of -5.12%. |
Municipal Tax-exempt Credit spreads Discounts CEF |
RatesCentral banks took different approaches with the Federal Reserve cutting rates gradually to 3.50-3.75%, ECB holding at 2%, Bank of England cutting to 3.75%, and Bank of Japan raising to 0.75%. Interest rate policies are increasingly driving economic outcomes. |
Central Banks Monetary Policy Fed ECB BOJ | |
ValuationsUS equity valuations are at perilous highs with S&P 500 forward P/E at 23x and CAPE near 40x, while international markets offer significant discounts. European and Japanese equities trade around 15x forward earnings, roughly 30% discount to US multiples. Latin America trades at mere 10x forward earnings with 5%+ dividend yield. |
Multiples CAPE Discount Premium International | |
| 2025 Q3 |
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CreditFund focuses on elevated carry in high yield credit markets with spreads remaining range bound below 300 basis points. Manager believes high yield credit is fundamentally strong but valuations are tight, particularly in higher quality BBs. Strategy emphasizes sourcing positions with higher income levels given limited price appreciation opportunities. |
High Yield Credit Spreads Carry Investment Grade | |
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RatesFederal Reserve resumed rate-cutting cycle with first cut since December 2024, signaling resumption of easing. Expected three cuts of 25bps between now and first quarter 2026 as Fed responds to signs of weakness in US labor market. |
Fed Monetary Policy Labor Market Easing Liquidity | |
ValuationAI-related companies continue to command premium valuations while other sectors remain reasonably priced. This valuation divide continues to guide investment activity, with the fund remaining wary of companies trading at exceedingly high valuations that imply exceptional multi-year earnings growth. |
Premium Divide Discipline Stretched Reasonable | |
| 2025 Q2 |
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