RM Funds targets infrastructure sector with bond fund launch

investmentweek.co.uk:

SVS RM Infrastructure Bond is the only dedicated infrastructure bond strategy within the IA Sterling Strategic Bond sector, the firm said.

The fund will invest in a range of infrastructure assets, including healthcare facilities, educational institutions, airports, shipping ports, transportation networks, telecommunication infrastructure and renewable energy generation companies. 

By diversifying across these key sectors, the strategy aims to mitigate risk, preserve capital, and generate consistent income for investors. 

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RM Funds said the strategy is «well-positioned» as a diversifier within fixed income allocations, sitting alongside core credit holdings but without exposure to cyclical corporates or financials/AT1s.

SVS RM Infrastructure Bond is the only dedicated infrastructure bond strategy within the IA Sterling Strategic Bond sector, the firm said. 

The team will employ a rigorous fundamental selection process, supported by macro-economic analysis and an ESG overlay, focusing on assets with stable and potentially index-linked cash flows, limited duration, and attractive risk-adjusted returns. 

This approach ensures that RMIBF's portfolio comprises investments that are expected to provide steady income and potential capital appreciation over the long term, RM Funds said.

James Robson, CIO at RM Funds and lead portfolio manager,  said:  «The RMIBF launch is timely as investors should be cautious of broader corporate credit at this stage of the economic cycle. 

»This offering allows investors access to a defensive sector of the corporate bond market without compromising on income returns, with an experienced credit and infrastructure focused manager."

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