23.05.2022

DNB Asset Management S.A.

MARKET UPDATE – DNB Nordic High Yield  

MARKET UPDATE 

The war in Ukraine, central bank policy and new covid outbreaks continued to be important themes in April. In general, investor sentiment was negatively affected, and global risk assets fell. However, the Nordic high yield market continued to improve, with less interest-rate driven worries and solid cash positions as possible explanatory variables. Primary activity picked somewhat up during the month, especially after the easter break. Secondary market activity was affected by the easter break and primary market focus, but investors were willing to pay up for certain names. 

DNB FUND – HIGH YIELD 
The fund return was positive in April, driven by coupons and some spread tightening. Energy related names continued to be positive contributors. On the negative side, the real estate sector can be mentioned. There were no new defaults during April. 
 
 
 
OUTLOOK 
We continue to view risk-reward as good on a medium to long term basis. Current yield levels offer good protection against company specific events, but continued volatility in international markets may affect the Nordic high yield market. 
 
  
All data net of fees, as of 31/03/2022 
 
 
 
You may also find our other fund reports via the links below. For any enquiries, we invite you to get in touch with your sales contact or to send an email to funds@dnb.no
 
Equity funds: 

  • DNB Renewable Energy: SFDR Article 9 environmental & impact investing (Factsheet
  • DNB Nordic Equities: Actively managed in a stable Nordic universe with a green tilt (Factsheet
  • DNB Technology: Global value-oriented bottom-up technology fund (Factsheet
  • DNB Future Waves: Blue Economy, SDG investing (Factsheet
  • DNB Disruptive Opportunities: Identifying disruptive trends in the future (Factsheet

 
Fixed income funds: 

  • DNB Nordic Investment Grade: Pure Nordic corporate investment grade bond fund (Factsheet
  • DNB Nordic Flexible Bonds: Pure Nordic corporate bond fund with both exposure to investment grade & high yield (Factsheet

 
  
Germany, Austria & Switzerland 
Mike Judith | Managing Director 
mike.judith@dnb.no | +352 45 49 45 503 
 
 

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