IFSA Global Flex Strategy Fund
Investment Objectives
- Generate returns over the long term regardless of market direction
- Grow investors' capital over the long term
- Reduce volatility of returns by managing the risks associated with investing in unlisted equities
- This is a high-risk fund that aims to progressively outperform inflation
- It is predominantly invested in companies not listed on a public stock exchange
- Through their low correlation with other asset classes, private equity funds have the potential to outperform traditional asset classes over the long term and to provide diversification for the sophisticated investor
Investment Strategy
The Fund's investment strategy provides investors with exposure to alternative asset classes not generally accessible to the retail investor. The fund is diversified across a range of alternative asset classes utilising a multi-manager approach whereby fund managers are combined on their skills and expertise in different alternative asset classes.
The available alternative asset classes which may be investment in, includes Private Debt, Private Equity, Multi-Asset Income and Commodities.
Private Debt Focus
Providing investors with a unique entry point to private debt markets which are traditionally difficult to access. Participate in the funding of procurement orders which are highly securitized and are backed by procurement contracts to government and other entities.
Funding requests are rigorously assessed and scrutinised so that only the best investment opportunities are considered by the Fund. The orders are short term and secured against the contracts and equipment.
Benefits of Investing in Private Debt:
- Investor liquidity supported by shorter duration terms of loans
- Low volatility and correlation to traditional lending and investments
- Security against contracts and equipment
Suitable Investors
Suitable for investors who have a high volatility investment profile.
The Fund is an aggressive investment because of the nature of the underlying investments.
The Fund is suitable for investors who would like a return over the long term, while accepting limited liquidity and the risks inherent with private equity.
Investors should have a minimum investment horizon of 7+ years and understand the liquidity restrictions associated with the fund.
Note: No investment guarantees are offered and there is a risk of capital loss. Suitable products include Endowments and Discretionary investment vehicles.