Less Ads, More Data, More Tools Register for FREE

Pin to quick picksHTCF.L Regulatory News (HTCF)

  • There is currently no data for HTCF

Monthly Performance Update

21 Jul 2015 07:00

RNS Number : 5682T
BlueCrest AllBlue Fund Ltd
21 July 2015
 



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

20 July 2015

 

BLUECREST ALLBLUE FUND LIMITED

FACTSHEET - JUNE 2015

 

"Political events created a volatile market environment"

 

June saw volatile market conditions, prompted by political and economic uncertainty, particularly in Europe and Asia. BlueCrest AllBlue Fund Limited (BCAB) fell by 1.2% for the month which reduces the year to date return to 0.8% (Sterling Class NAV). The rolling 12 month return was 3.2%. Volatility rose modestly to around 2.8% but remains well within normal historical levels.

 

A number of markets initially declined in June and a brief recovery was then followed by further weakness at the end of the month. Equity markets were broadly lower and credit spreads wider, as government bond yields moved another step higher. Uncertainty was fuelled by the twists and turns of Greece's protracted negotiations with creditors as well as dramatic volatility in China's equity markets.

 

"Further changes introduced to benefit AllBlue"

 

In June, BlueCrest Quantitative Equity and BlueCrest Mercantile made positive contributions to AllBlue. Other underlying funds detracted from performance however, led by BlueTrend.

 

BlueCrest Quantitative Equity provided a positive contribution as two out of the three regional portfolios produced gains over the month. The majority of returns were generated in Europe, with a smaller contribution from North America; the Asia Pacific & EM portfolio unfortunately detracted from gains. Each of the signal families made a modest positive contribution, with more traditional signals working well in Europe and North America. In Asia Pacific & EM, the fund's more proprietary signals detracted.

 

BlueTrend had a very challenging month, with losses spread across most sectors in choppy market conditions where few trends persisted. Losses were led by the Equities sector followed by the Bonds, FX and Crops sectors. Within the Equities sector BlueTrend reduced its net long exposure and then turned short by month end. A long bias was maintained to the USD within the FX sector, although exposure was significantly reduced during the period. Having held a short bias in Crops for most of the year, the strategy switched to a small net long bias by the end of June. Exposure in Energies and Metals remained net short overall.

 

This month saw further changes implemented within AllBlue, following the reduction in Mercantile's management fee mentioned last month. AllBlue is now allocating to the BlueTrend 2x Leveraged underlying fund to access the BlueTrend strategy. This change allows for greater cash efficiency and results in extra "buying power" that is reflected in the allocation changes made for July - with increases made to four underlying strategies while BlueCrest Multi Strategy Credit and BlueCrest Quantitative Equity were reduced. A further change saw AllBlue change the share class used to access BlueCrest Capital International to a new class with a 1% management fee plus 25% performance fee from the previous 2% and 20% respectively.

 

"The share price has been well supported"

 

The BCAB share price has been well supported relative to the NAV during June and there was only limited buyback activity as a result.

 

The board made an announcement in mid-July regarding succession planning which can be found on the Company's website, www.bluecrestallblue.com.

Disclaimer:

This document is directed only at: (i) persons having professional experience in matters relating to investments who fall within the definition of "investment professionals" in Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005; or (ii) high net worth bodies corporate, unincorporated associations and partnerships and trustees of high value trusts as described in Article 49(2) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 and persons who receive this document who do not fall within (i) or (ii) above should not rely on or act upon this document.

 

This document is issued by BlueCrest AllBlue Fund Limited (the "Company") to and for the information of its existing shareholders and does not in any jurisdiction constitute investment advice or an invitation to invest in the shares or any other securities of the Company or any other entity (body corporate or otherwise).

 

The Company has used reasonable care to ensure that the information included in this document is accurate at the date of its issue, but does not undertake to update or revise the information, including any information relating to AllBlue Limited and its underlying funds (the "Funds") provided by BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP or any member of the BlueCrest group of companies (as applicable) ("BlueCrest"), or guarantee the accuracy of such information. To the extent permitted by law neither the Company, the Funds, BlueCrest nor their directors or officers shall be liable for any loss or damage that anyone may suffer in reliance on such information.

 

The information in this document may be changed by the Company at any time. Past performance cannot be relied on as a guide to future performance. The Company's investment strategy is speculative and entails substantial risks. The value of an investment may go down as well as up and some or all of the total amount invested may be lost. This document may not, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, be taken, transmitted or distributed into the United States of America, its territories or possessions or made available to any national, resident or citizen of the United States of America or any other jurisdiction where applicable laws prohibit its release, distribution or publication. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may be a violation of the law in relevant jurisdictions.

 

JTC (Guernsey) Limited

Secretary

 

Tel: Guernsey 01481 702400

 

END OF ANNOUNCEMENT

E&OE - in transmission

This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
 
END
 
 
STRQBLFLEDFLBBB
Date   Source Headline
1st Nov 20232:02 pmRNSCompany Update
27th Oct 20235:30 pmRNSHighbridge Tactical Credit Fund
18th Oct 20231:37 pmRNSCompany Update
3rd Oct 20239:36 amRNSDirector Declaration
28th Apr 20232:33 pmRNSTotal Voting Rights
17th Apr 20237:00 amRNSShares in issue
30th Mar 20235:02 pmRNSHalf-year Report
29th Mar 20232:11 pmRNSReturn of Capital
29th Mar 20232:08 pmRNSCash Distribution
17th Mar 20234:35 pmRNSPrice Monitoring Extension
17th Mar 20237:00 amRNSDirector Declaration
16th Mar 20237:00 amRNSCompany Update and Return of Capital Information
15th Mar 20234:36 pmRNS2019 Redemption Portfolio
15th Mar 20234:30 pmRNSNet Asset Value(s)
7th Mar 20234:35 pmRNSPrice Monitoring Extension
13th Feb 20239:00 amRNSChange of Registered Office
2nd Dec 202211:44 amRNSResult of AGM
21st Nov 20223:05 pmRNSHolding(s) in Company
9th Nov 20227:00 amRNSNotice of AGM
8th Nov 20224:00 pmRNSNet Asset Value(s)
8th Nov 20224:00 pmRNS2019 Redemption Portfolio
7th Nov 20225:00 pmRNS2019 Redemption Portfolio
7th Nov 20224:58 pmRNSNet Asset Value(s)
2nd Nov 20227:00 amRNSDistribution
31st Oct 20223:22 pmRNSAnnual Financial Report
20th Oct 202210:47 amRNSAudit Opinion
18th Oct 202211:04 amRNSNet Asset Value(s)
18th Oct 202211:03 amRNS2019 Redemption Portfolio
25th Aug 20224:50 pmRNSNet Asset Value(s)
25th Aug 20224:41 pmRNS2019 Redemption Portfolio
1st Aug 20229:51 amRNS2019 Redemption Portfolio
1st Aug 20229:45 amRNSNet Asset Value(s)
5th Jul 202211:09 amRNS2019 Redemption Portfolio
5th Jul 202211:03 amRNSNet Asset Value(s)
1st Jun 202211:22 amRNSNet Asset Value(s)
1st Jun 202211:20 amRNS2019 Redemption Portfolio
7th Apr 20228:38 amRNSNet Asset Value(s)
7th Apr 20228:24 amRNS2019 Redemption Portfolio
25th Mar 202211:22 amRNSNet Asset Value(s)
25th Mar 202211:15 amRNS2019 Redemption Portfolio
22nd Mar 202211:00 amRNSCash Exit Payment
21st Mar 20223:02 pmRNSInterim Report and Accounts
2nd Mar 202210:23 amRNS2019 Redemption Portfolio
2nd Mar 202210:20 amRNSNet Asset Value(s)
23rd Feb 20224:40 pmRNSSecond Price Monitoring Extn
23rd Feb 20224:36 pmRNSPrice Monitoring Extension
21st Feb 202211:21 amRNSHolding(s) in Company
20th Jan 20225:22 pmRNSHolding(s) in Company
6th Jan 20225:06 pmRNS2019 Redemption Portfolio
6th Jan 20224:59 pmRNSNet Asset Value(s)

Due to London Stock Exchange licensing terms, we stipulate that you must be a private investor. We apologise for the inconvenience.

To access our Live RNS you must confirm you are a private investor by using the button below.