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26 Aug 2020 - Performance Report: Datt Capital Absolute Return Fund

By: Australian Fund Monitors

Report Date26 August 2020
ManagerDatt Capital
Fund NameDatt Capital Absolute Return Fund
StrategyEquity Long
Latest Return DateJuly 2020
Latest Return10.84%
Latest 6 Months19.30%
Latest 12 Months30.27%
Latest 24 Months (pa)17.78%
Annualised Since Inception17.78%
Inception Date01 August 2018
FUM (millions)AU$5
Fund OverviewThe Fund utilises a long term investment approach focused on capital preservation and absolute wealth accumulation.

Our investment objectives are:

1) To minimise the risk of permanent capital loss
2) Generate a net return of 10% through the economic cycle

An unconstrained, concentrated approach focused on superior risk-adjusted returns.

The investment strategy:

- targets long-term capital growth in a prudent manner, with an emphasis on capital preservation and low volatility in returns
- aims to outperform in markets where equities are down
- diversifies investments across asset classes and duration to reduce risk while maintaining relatively concentrated exposure to attractive investment opportunities
- is an application of the Manager's investment process, that has no institutional constraints and is completely benchmark unaware
Manager CommentsThe Datt Capital Absolute Return Fund rose +10.84% in July, outperforming the ASX200 Accumulation Index by +10.34% and taking 12-month performance to +30.27% versus the Index's -9.87%. Since inception in August 2018, the Fund has returned +17.78% p.a. versus the Index's annualised return over the same period of +1.03%. The Fund's returns have been achieved with a similar level of volatility to the market. The Fund's Sortino ratio for performance since inception of 1.32 versus the Index's 0.00, along with its up-capture and down-capture ratios (since inception) of 117.4% and 52.9% respectively, highlight its capacity to significantly outperform in both rising and falling markets.

In July, the Fund benefited from its exposure towards previous metals which appreciated strongly over the month. Gold rose over 8% while silver rose by approximately 30%. Datt Capital believe much of the rise in precious metals has been driven by a shift in investor preference towards real assets as a consequence of monetary stimulus & debasement being experienced around the globe. They also believe an increase in authoritarianism and subsequent rise in government distrust is driving sentiment towards portable, durable and private real assets.

Datt Capital noted they remain oriented towards growth opportunities and special situations where they feel there remains considerable upside despite the forecast weaker macroeconomic environment. They continue to find interesting opportunities, however, they feel caution is warranted going forward.
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