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"The Fund delivered 6.32% in Q2 2026 by capturing a 100+ basis point rally in credit spreads while its floating-rate structure benefited from rising base rates. With 363 diversified obligors, minimal duration, and a 6.06% pro-forma yield, the strategy is engineered to harvest credit risk premiums at half the volatility of equities."
The Fairtree Global Flexible Income Plus Fund returned 6.32% in Q2 2026, closely tracking its iTraxx Crossover benchmark (6.58%) and lifting first-half returns to 3.24%. The quarter was defined by two divergent forces: a sharp rise in global bond yields as inflation reasserted itself and central banks turned hawkish, and a powerful rally in credit spreads that saw the iTraxx Crossover tighten over 100 basis points from its Q1 spike of 362 basis points to 245 basis points. The Fund's floating-rate structure converted higher base rates into enhanced income while its diversified credit book captured spread compression, demonstrating the strategy's resilience through a full rate cycle. With 363 underlying obligors and minimal duration, the Fund is positioned to deliver a pro-forma yield of approximately 6.06% while maintaining defensive characteristics. Looking ahead, the managers expect heightened uncertainty and potential spread volatility, but view any sell-off as an opportunity to add risk at wider premiums. The Fund remains a defensive cornerstone designed to compound through market cycles.
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