April was a strong month for Crescit Hedge. The fund rose +3.17 percent as global equities rose +9.45 percent, a sensitivity of approximately 33 percent that is in line with the fund's designed risk profile. For the year, the fund is up +2.56 percent.

Equity exposure was the biggest positive driver of the month, driven by the US S&P 500 and strong reports from Big Tech. The fixed income book and FX hedge contributed steadily as credit spreads tightened and the krona strengthened against the dollar and euro. The falling equity volatility allows us to gradually rebuild the protection structure at a lower cost than during March.

The value of the fund's stable risk profile is most clearly seen over time. With OMXS30 now at the same level as in mid-January, Crescit Hedge is still around 1.5 percentage points higher than at the corresponding time – a tangible return buffer that is not visible at the index level. Over 12 months, the fund shows a Sharpe ratio of 1.47 and a Sortino of 2.59.