Why trade finance? Why now?
Trade finance as an asset class is helping more investors build portfolio returns. In an environment of heightened geopolitical tensions, volatile bond yields and stubborn inflation, trade finance can offer the flexibility and potential returns to help investors navigate the uncertain global outlook.
Structural changes are paving the way for institutional investors to enter the market. A scaling back of bank funding, the traditional key suppliers of trade finance, has opened the door to new entrants. Financial technology companies have brought innovation to the field, reducing unit costs and making small financing volumes economical. Together, these factors are contributing to the asset class’s growing appeal. In short, we think trade finance can strengthen its increasingly pivotal role in commerce and portfolios.
Allianz Working Capital strategy (ALWOCA)
At AllianzGI, we have developed a trade finance strategy that leverages a diverse panel of sourcing partners and instruments, the Allianz Working Capital strategy (“ALWOCA”). Key characteristics of ALWOCA are:
- Ultra short duration strategy targeting cash+ returns with low volatility and correlation with other asset classes
- Portfolio management team with extensive experience in credit analysis and private transaction sourcing
- Fundamental, research-based process with >30 analysts covering a universe of public and private companies
- Utilizes the credit grading of Allianz Trade, a world-leading credit insurer*
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* Allianz Trade (formerly known as EULER HERMES), a company of Allianz. A performance of the strategy is not guaranteed, and losses remain possible.
Trade finance investments are designed for professional investors only and may be illiquid in nature. Investing involves risks. The views and opinions expressed herein, which are subject to change without notice, are the views and opinions of the issuer and /or affiliates at the time of publication. This is a marketing communication issued by Allianz Global Investors GmbH, www.allianzgi.com
