ZIF Convertible Bonds Global D3 hedged

Benefit from the positive asymmetry of convertible bonds
The investment group invests in globally diversified convertible bonds, with currency risk hedged against the Swiss franc. There is a strong focus on the credit quality of investment ideas. This ensures that convertible bonds provide appropriate protection against market corrections. The average credit quality of the entire portfolio is at least investment grade.
 
735 mio.
Assets under management
in Swiss francs
A high-quality portfolio, globally diversified across countries and sectors.
500+
Annual
issuer contacts
Direct meetings, analysis and company visits are at the heart of the investment process.
20+
Years
proven track record
Since its launch in 2006, attractive returns have been achieved continuously thanks to specialization in convertible bonds and excellent security selection.

Your advantages with our offering

Focus on relative value trades

Active bottom-up investment decisions based on the relative attractiveness of each convertible bond. Attractive issues offer equity upside with limited downside risk.

Solid company fundamentals as a foundation

Healthy, robust company finances are a key prerequisite for a possible investment.

Portfolio with average investment grade quality

The convertible bond portfolio contains at least seventy-five percent investment grade bonds, complemented by a controlled allocation to high yield bonds.

ZIF Convertible Bonds Global D3 hedged in detail

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Your advantages with ZIF Convertible Bonds Global D3 hedged

Attractive returns and diversification

  • Investments in large, mid and small cap companies with attractive growth prospects
  • Participation in equity price gains and a bond floor as protection against major corrections
  • Our convertible bond benchmark is more broadly diversified than market- or debt-weighted indices, which are commonly used for equities or bonds. This helps to reduce concentration risks.

Strong partnership with Advent Capital Management

  • Advent Capital Management (New York and London) is a specialist asset manager for convertible bonds
  • The portfolio management, research, legal and trading teams are fully dedicated to convertible bonds

Optimal implementation

  • Zurich Invest Ltd ensures strong alignment of interests through continuous monitoring and co-determination rights.
  • The long-term, risk-conscious investment approach guarantees long-term stability and portfolio earnings potential.

Advent: Our partner for global convertible bonds

Specialized portfolio manager

  • Advent Capital Management (based in New York and London) is an asset manager specialized in convertible bonds
  • 7 billion Swiss francs in convertible bonds under management
  • Manages various strategies in the convertible bond market with a strong, fundamentally oriented, bottom-up analyst team
  • Investing in convertible bonds for over thirty years

Team: Expertise and stability

  • Co-portfolio managers with many years of experience in the convertible bond market
  • Specialized teams in portfolio management, research, legal and trading
  • Reliance on proprietary company analysis, deliberately foregoing external research

Portfolio information

The investment group invests in globally diversified convertible bonds. The average credit quality of the portfolio is at least investment grade. No more than 10 percent of the investment group is invested in issues from the same issuer. Currency risk is hedged against the Swiss franc.

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Sustainability

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Key data

Asset Management Advent Capital Management
ISIN CH0339407907
Benchmark

35% FTSE Global Focus Convertible Bond - CHF hedged

65% FTSE Global Focus Convertible Bond Investment Grade – CHF hedged

Issue date
July 2006
Fiscal year
01.01. - 31.12.
Currency Hedged in Swiss francs
TER (NAV) 0,72%
Management fee 0,70%

 

Data as of 30 June 2025

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