After delivering YTD NAV TR of –c10% to the end of February, FAIR’s March NAV was up 6% leaving the fund down 4.3% YTD. While disconcerting, in our opinion FAIR’s NAV is behaving consistently with our expectations for a 10x levered instrument where the underlying is exhibiting unusual volatility. Valuations responded positively to a rebound in loan prices (up 2c in the $) with the B rated mezzanine up 14% and the CLO equity up 6%. FAIR’s March NAV also coincided with t

21 Apr 2016
Dead cat bounce?

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Dead cat bounce?
Fair Oaks Income Limited 2021 Shs USD (FAIR:LON) | 53.0 0 0.0% | Mkt Cap: 206.1m
- Published:
21 Apr 2016 -
Author:
Charles Murphy -
Pages:
3 -
After delivering YTD NAV TR of –c10% to the end of February, FAIR’s March NAV was up 6% leaving the fund down 4.3% YTD. While disconcerting, in our opinion FAIR’s NAV is behaving consistently with our expectations for a 10x levered instrument where the underlying is exhibiting unusual volatility. Valuations responded positively to a rebound in loan prices (up 2c in the $) with the B rated mezzanine up 14% and the CLO equity up 6%. FAIR’s March NAV also coincided with t