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WestEnd Capital 2024 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2024 Letter Analysis

WestEnd Capital Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD+1.92%

Annualized+21.5%

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyUS

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Easterly's structured credit fund delivered solid Q3 returns while increasing cash reserves amid tight credit spreads and fiscal policy concerns."

Executive Summary

The Easterly Income Opportunities Fund returned 1.92% in Q3 2025, slightly underperforming its benchmark by 11bps as Treasury rates remained stable and credit markets benefited from easing monetary policy. The fund maintains a diversified structured credit portfolio with 28.4% in RMBS, 27.0% in CMBS, and smaller allocations to ABS and CLOs. Non-Agency RMBS continues to be the strongest performer, supported by healthy housing fundamentals and limited new supply, while CMBS remains challenged by office sector distress despite improving refinancing conditions. The ABS market experienced turbulence from the Tricolor Holdings fraud scandal, highlighting credit quality divergence. The fund increased liquidity during the quarter, raising cash and Treasury holdings by over 8% while reducing CMBS and RMBS allocations. With corporate credit spreads at extremely tight levels and fiscal policy concerns mounting, the manager maintains a conservative stance with roughly 20% in cash or Treasuries, positioning to capitalize on future market dislocations while sustaining competitive income through senior tranche exposure.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

45%

CautiousHigh

Moderate (45%)

The fund maintains a diversified approach across multiple structured credit sectors without concentrated positioning. While the manager expresses clear views on sector preferences, the broad diversification and significant cash holdings indicate moderate conviction rather than high-conviction concentrated bets.

Growth Outlook

38%

BearishBullish

Neutral (38%)

The manager expresses cautious optimism about certain sectors like RMBS but shows concern about tight credit spreads, fiscal policy risks, and office sector distress. Mixed outlook with selective opportunities but overall wariness about market conditions.

Risk Appetite

30%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (30%)

The fund significantly increased cash and Treasury holdings by over 8% while reducing CMBS and RMBS allocations, indicating a defensive tilt. Portfolio maintains 20% in cash or Treasuries, showing reduced risk appetite.

Capital Deployment

20%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (20%)

The fund increased cash and Treasury holdings by over 8% while reducing CMBS allocation by 5% and RMBS by 2%, representing clear de-risking activity. This significant increase in liquidity indicates moderate capital withdrawal from risk assets.

Forward Guidance

35%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (35%)

Manager expects yield curve flattening and economic slowing, with positioning focused on maintaining flexibility rather than aggressive deployment. Language suggests waiting for better opportunities rather than active deployment.

Language Signal

43%

BearishBullish

Balanced (43%)

Balanced language with opportunities in RMBS offset by concerns about credit spreads, fiscal policy, and office sector distress. More cautious than bullish overall but not overwhelmingly negative.

Perceived Risk

70%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (70%)

Manager identifies multiple specific risks including fiscal policy concerns from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, extremely tight credit spreads at historical extremes, and ongoing office sector distress. Detailed discussion of fraud risks in ABS markets and broader credit quality concerns indicate elevated risk perception.

Opportunity Density

35%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (35%)

Manager sees selective opportunities in RMBS and some CMBS sectors but characterizes the environment as requiring careful selection. Corporate credit spreads at extreme tights limit opportunities, with the manager emphasizing patience and selectivity rather than abundant opportunities.

Time Horizon

60%

Short-TermLong-Term

Multi-Year (60%)

The manager discusses multi-year themes like yield curve dynamics and potential Fed chair changes in 2026, indicating a medium-term investment horizon. Focus on structural positioning for market dislocations suggests 1-3 year outlook rather than short-term trading.