Investment Objective
Our Bank Loan strategy seeks to outperform a broad-based U.S. leveraged loan index over a full credit cycle on an unleveraged basis while experiencing realized credit losses at or below market level.
Performance
| Qtr | YTD | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr | Inception* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polen Credit Bank Loan (Gross) | 1.80 | 7.26 | 10.86 | - | - | - | 5.75 |
| Polen Credit Bank Loan (Net) | 1.65 | 6.81 | 10.24 | - | - | - | 5.19 |
| Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index | 2.04 | 6.54 | 9.59 | - | - | - | 6.82 |
Data shown (%) as of recent calendar quarter end. The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Periods over one year are annualized. The gross performance returns for the Polen Credit Bank Loan Composite set forth above are presented gross of all fees except for trading expenses, deal-related legal expenses, and withholding taxes. Net returns reflect the application of actual management and performance-based fees to gross returns. Returns are provided as supplemental information and complement a GIPS Composite report.
*The Bank Loan Composite’s initial inception date was 12-31-2013; the Bank Loan Composite was thereafter closed on 02-28-2019, and subsequently reopened on 11-30-2021 (the “Re-Open Date”).
Portfolio
| Auction.com | 3.72 |
|---|---|
| Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope | 3.63 |
| Internet Brands (WebMD) | 3.47 |
| Duravant | 3.18 |
| Baffinland Iron Mines | 2.97 |
| Aveanna Healthcare | 2.94 |
| Dexko Global | 2.74 |
| Realtruck Group (Truck Hero) | 2.72 |
| AssuredPartners | 2.69 |
| Brooks Automation | 2.62 |
| Total | 30.68 |
| Number of Issuers | 57 |
|---|---|
| Top 10 Issuers | 30.69% |
| Top 25 Issuers | 62.80% |
| Average Coupon | 9.40% |
| Avg. Blended Yield | 9.10% |
| Average Blended Price | $96.90 |
| Adj. Effective Duration | 0.4 years |
For the avoidance of doubt, the portfolio characteristics are based on the underlying company attributes of the portfolio. This information along with all other information on the website is not intended to be construed or understood in any way to equate to the expected or projected future performance/returns of the portfolio or any Polen portfolio.
| Term Loans | 87.72 |
|---|---|
| Senior Unsecured Notes | 6.66 |
| Secured Notes | 2.97 |
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 2.65 |
Polen Capital Credit, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Polen Capital Management, LLC, is an investment adviser registered with the SEC. Please find Polen Capital Credit, LLC ‘s Form ADV linked here.
Polen Capital Credit, LLC claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS). This presentation is supplemental information to the fully compliant GIPS Composite Report performance disclosure on the Materials tab.
All performance is calculated in US Dollars. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
The Morningstar LSTA U.S. Leveraged Loan Index is used for comparative purposes only. The benchmark is a rules-based index composed of loans that meet the following inclusion rules; senior secured, minimum initial term of one year, initial minimum spread of LIBOR +125 basis points at inception, minimum size of $50 million, and U.S. dollar-denominated. The volatility and other material characteristics of the indices referenced may be materially different from the performance achieved. Holdings of portfolios pursuing the strategy may be materially different from those within the index. Indices are unmanaged.
Holdings are subject to change. The top holdings, as well as other data, are as of the period indicated and should not be considered a recommendation to purchase, hold, or sell any particular security. There is no assurance that any of the securities noted will remain in a portfolio at the time you receive this fact sheet. Actual holding and percentage allocation in individual client portfolios may vary and are subject to change. It should not be assumed that any of the holdings discussed were or will prove to be profitable or that the investment recommendations or decisions we make in the future will be profitable. A list of all securities held in this portfolio in the prior year is available upon request.
All portfolio characteristics set forth above are based on a representative account within the Polen Credit Bank Loan Composite that Polen Credit has deemed the most representative of the accounts managed by Polen Credit pursuing the Bank Loan Composite investment strategy. Contractual investment guidelines and length of track record are the most important factors in determining a representative account for the Bank Loan Composite strategy. The characteristics are included as supplemental information and complement a GIPS Composite Report.
Portfolio characteristics are shown as of the stated date. There can be no guarantee that the portfolio will exhibit identical or similar characteristics to those shown at any future time of investment. Investments are subject to risks, including the possibility that the value of any investment (and income derived thereof (if any)) can increase, decrease, or in some cases, be entirely lost and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. This document does not identify all the risks (direct or indirect) or other considerations which might be material to you when entering any financial transaction. The views and strategies described may not be suitable for all clients.
Alpha: Jensen's Alpha measures the incremental return of a portfolio above the expected return, adjusted for market risk and using the return on a 3-month U.S. Treasury bill as the risk-free rate baseline. Alpha has been annualized for periods greater than one year. Average Rating: The average rating characteristic is calculated Polen Credit. It is not an S&P credit rating or a rating issued from a ratings agency, and is not a credit opinion. Average Blended Yield: is a market value-weighted average of (i) for securities trading at or above par, yield to worst for bonds, and yield to three-year take out for loans, and (ii) for bonds and loans trading at a discount, yield to maturity. With respect to the benchmark, yield is shown as yield to worst. Average Price: a market value weighted average price which is calculated only for the fixed income portion of the account. Adjusted Effective Duration: statistic provided is calculated by taking a weighted average of (i) modified duration to next reset date for all floating rate instruments, and (ii) effective duration for all fixed coupon instruments. With respect to the benchmark, duration is shown as effective duration. Loan-to-Value (LTV): is defined as the market value of the reference class of debt in which a portfolio has invested at time of purchase, divided by the intrinsic value of the issuer.