Antares launches timely investment for low interest rate environment
Antares Capital has launched its new Antares Income Fund which is designed to provide investors with a low risk, income-paying alternative to traditional cash investments.
Antares Capital Investment Manager Ken Hyman said: “With low interest rates looking to stay for the foreseeable future, we’re seeing traditional cash investments like term deposits fall out of favour. The appetite for low risk investments is still there, so investors are looking for alternatives that aim to give them added returns on top of the cash rate.”
The Fund aims to outperform the UBS Bank Bill Index by investing in a diverse range of cash, domestic and global fixed income securities depending on the prevailing economic environment.
The Antares Income Fund is managed using the Antares Enhanced Cash Trust as its core strategy, which has an impressive track record of performance including no negative returns through the GFC.
The Fund has also received a “Recommended” rating from research house Lonsec due to the very experienced and stable team and its established track record in the management of enhanced cash strategies.
“Fixed income products aren’t always easily understood by retail investors and maybe this has made them a less popular choice than equities. If investors are looking for regular income, strong liquidity, with a focus on capital preservation, the Antares Income Fund could be an ideal investment for them,” Mr Hyman said.
The Antares Income Fund is now available directly through Antares or on MLC Wrap and Navigator products. It will also be added to other major platforms in early 2014.
