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Aura Private Credit insights: Are the rising interest rates finally having their desired effect?
Brett Craig
September 1, 2023
The latest monetary policy decision made in August was to hold the cash rate at 4.10 per cent. With the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) monetary policy meeting next week, many are wondering if the RBA has another rate hike up their sleeve. Whilst many believe we are nearing the top of the rate hiking cycle, understanding the current economic conditions will assist in determining the probability of an interest rate hike versus a hold on interest rates. continue…
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Private Credit outclassing the asset classes
Roger Montgomery
August 30, 2023
Every six months, Morningstar assembles its Annual Asset Class Returns “gameboard” (Figure1.). The matrix displays the performance of seven major asset classes over the last 20 financial years to 30 June 2023. While the compilation doesn’t offer much by way of predictive value, its usefulness is in its educational content. continue…
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Aura Private Credit letter to investors: 04 August 2023
Brett Craig
August 7, 2023
Over the last two weeks we have explored the different loan and security types of the Aura Private Credit strategies hold exposure to via relationships with non-bank lenders we see as best of breed. These lenders provide Australian small- to-medium enterprises (SME) with specialised funding solutions, utilising securitisation warehouse structures, provided by the Aura Private Credit strategies, as investment vehicles. continue…
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Why invest in Private Credit through Brett Craig’s Aura High Yield SME Fund
Roger Montgomery
August 3, 2023
For decades in the U.S. and Europe, private credit investing has been the prized preserve of High Net Worth, Ultra High Net Worth and Family Office investors. Indeed, ‘private debt’, as it’s known in Europe, may eventually become a centrepiece of the portfolio allocation model and no longer a satellite enhancement, and in doing so, will simultaneously highlight its burgeoning role within the financial ecosystem. continue…
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Aura Private Credit letter to investors: 28 July 2023
Brett Craig
July 31, 2023
Last week we commenced a series exploring the different loan and security types of the Aura Private Credit strategies hold exposure to via relationships with non-bank lenders we see as best of breed. These lenders provide Australian SMEs with specialised funding solutions, utilising securitisation warehouse structures, provided by the Aura Private Credit strategies, as investment vehicles. continue…
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Aura private credit: Letter to investors 21 July 2023
Brett Craig
July 26, 2023
The Aura Private Credit strategies partner with best of breed non-bank lenders who provide Australian SMEs with specialised funding solutions. These lenders utilise alternative security forms which the banks may be unable to use due to prudential regulations that govern the banking system in Australia. continue…
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Private Credit: a smart choice
Roger Montgomery
July 17, 2023
For many years I’ve advocated investment in equities. That won’t change. I believe owning quality growing businesses is the surest way to long-term wealth creation. A quick glance at the ‘rich lists’ of the wealthiest people in Australia, for example, reveals a list of business owners. And the stock market provides investors with access to many of the very same businesses. Purchase at a rational price a portfolio of businesses whose earnings march upwards over the years, and so will the market value of your portfolio. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Aura Group, Editor's Pick, Video Insights.
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We’ve returned 9.6%* pa to investors without sacrificing on security. Here’s how we do it
Brett Craig
July 13, 2023
In this period of heightened volatility, above-target inflation, and rising interest rates, you need investments that aim to protect your capital as well as grow it. Quality private credit is one way of achieving this. And unlike equities, the cash rate, or other asset classes, you’re not wed to the economic cycle. continue…
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Aura Private Credit: Letter to investors 23 June 2023
Brett Craig
June 26, 2023
The minutes from the June Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting published last week revealed a more hotly contested meeting than the market anticipated, with the decision closely split between a hold or a 25 basis point hike. The threat of further inflation outweighing the option to hold. continue…
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Aura Private Credit: Letter to investors 16 June 2023
Brett Craig
June 16, 2023
The NAB Business Survey for the May reporting period has begun to demonstrate a significant slowing in activity and has identified widespread apprehension towards the future economic outlook. The survey results reported widespread weakening across most of the indicators, as high inflation and interest rates are now starting to limit growth and general market optimism. continue…
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