Overview
The Bentham Defensive Income Fund is actively managed and focused on generating stable investment income with a focus on managing downside volatility. The Fund provides diversified exposure to domestic and global credit markets.
Investments are actively managed with allocations across different credit sectors, trading of individual securities and managing risk. A global focus provides more investment opportunities and diversity when compared with managers who focus only on domestic fixed income markets. Credit markets typically offer higher income than equities and government bonds, with lower levels of correlation.
Fund Features
- Access to global investment opportunities not typically available to direct retail investors
- Minimum 90% exposure to Investment Grade Securities
- Diversified sources of income across many countries, industries, companies & investment types
- Unique wholesale asset classes with specialist expertise
- Targeted income distribution frequency: monthly
- Daily unit pricing
Fund Profile
Fund Name | Bentham Defensive Income Fund |
Investment manager | Bentham Asset Management |
Responsible entity | Fidante Partners Limited |
Minimum investment timeframe | At least 3 years |
Benchmark | 50% Bloomberg Ausbond Composite Bond Index and 50% Bloomberg Ausbond Bank Bill Index |
Currency | AUD Hedged, between 95% and 105% of NAV |
Distribution frequency | Monthly |
Investment objective | The Fund’s investment objective is to generate steady income-based returns with a focus on managing downside volatility. The Fund aims to outperform its benchmark over the suggested minimum investment timeframe. |
Investment strategy | The Fund is a diversified multi-sector credit strategy with a focus on providing investors with steady monthly income from an actively managed portfolio of fixed income securities with a focus on downside protection. Investments are actively managed with allocations across different credit sectors, trading of individual securities and managing risk. |
This material has been prepared by Bentham Asset Management Pty Limited (ABN 92 140 833 674) (Bentham), the investment manager of Bentham Defensive Income Fund (ARSN 649 969 540) (Fund). Fidante Partners Limited ABN 94 002 835 592 AFSL 234668 (Fidante), is the responsible entity of the Fund(s). Other than information which is identified as sourced from Fidante in relation to the Fund, Fidante is not responsible for the information in this material, including any statements of opinion. It is general information only and is not intended to provide you with financial advice or take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider, with a financial adviser, whether the information is suitable for your circumstances. To the extent permitted by law, no liability is accepted for any loss or damage as a result of any reliance on this information. The PDS for the Fund, issued by Fidante, should be considered before deciding whether to acquire or hold units in the Fund. The PDS can be obtained by calling 13 51 53 or visiting www.fidante.com. Neither Fidante nor any of its respective related bodies corporate guarantees the performance of the Fund, any particular rate of return or return of capital. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Any projections are based on assumptions which we believe are reasonable, but are subject to change and should not be relied upon. Bentham and Fidante have entered into arrangements in connection with the distribution and administration of financial products to which this material relates. In connection with those arrangements, Bentham and Fidante may receive remuneration or other benefits in respect of financial services provided by the parties.
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Jul 2022 | pdf - 182 KB |
Aug 2022 | pdf - 195 KB |
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Dec 2022 | pdf - 180 KB |
Jan 2023 | pdf - 180 KB |
Feb 2023 | pdf - 191 KB |
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Apr 2023 | pdf - 142 KB |
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Feb 2024 | pdf - 178 KB |
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Apr 2024 | pdf - 181 KB |
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Aug 2024 | pdf - 182 KB |
Sept 2024 | pdf - 199KB |
Oct 2024 | pdf - 189 KB |
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Dec 2024 | pdf - 182 KB |
Jan 2025 | pdf - 168 KB |
Feb 2025 | pdf - 178 KB |
Mar 2025 | pdf - 207 KB |
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Fund Statistics
Fund Statistics
28-Feb-26
AA+
Credit Quality
199
Number of Issuers
3
yrs
Age of Fund
Monthly
Distribution Frequency