Arctic Nordic Corporate Bonds

Agenda

  • Nordic corporate bond strategy focused on attractive risk-adjusted returns through disciplined bottom-up credit selection.
  • Invests primarily in the higher-quality segment of the Nordic high yield market.
  • Short duration profile designed to reduce interest rate sensitivity.
  • Managed by an experienced Nordic credit team with integrated ESG and risk analysis.

Why Nordic Corporate Bonds?

  • Historically higher spreads than European and Global High Yield markets, offering an attractive risk-return profile for credit investors.
  • Strong governance standards across the Nordic region.
  • Less liquid and efficient market creates opportunities for active credit managers to generate alpha.

Why Arctic Asset Management for Nordic Corporate Bonds?

  • Award-winning Nordic fixed income manager with a strong institutional track record.
  • Deep local market expertise and strong issuer access through Arctic’s broader capital markets platform.
  • Proven credit research capabilities supported by integrated equity and fixed income analysis.
  • Focus on downside protection, liquidity management and long-term capital preservation.

Who is Arctic Asset Management?

Arctic Asset Management AS (“AAM”) is an independent Nordic asset manager specializing in fixed income and equity strategies for institutional investors. AAM combines deep local market expertise with extensive fundamental credit and equity research. The investment teams have significant market experience and apply a disciplined, research-intensive approach to analysing markets, sectors, industries, and individual companies.

Principal Investment Philosophy

Arctic follows a benchmark-independent investment approach based on fundamental credit analysis and active risk management. The strategy focuses on identifying attractive relative value opportunities while emphasizing downside protection and long-term capital preservation.