SilverPepper Commodity Strategies Global Macro Fund
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As of 10/31/2023Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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Vitals
YTD Return
-12.8%
1 yr return
-14.5%
3 Yr Avg Return
7.2%
5 Yr Avg Return
3.2%
Net Assets
$112 M
Holdings in Top 10
75.7%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.99%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 244.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$5,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
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As of 10/31/2023Price
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SPCIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -12.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.2%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio -2.08%
- Dividend Yield 32.4%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency None
Fund Details
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Legal NameSilverPepper Commodity Strategies Global Macro Fund
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Fund Family NameINVESTMENT MANAGERS SERIES TRUST
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Inception DateOct 31, 2013
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInstl
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerRenee Haugerud
Fund Description
Global Macro is an investment strategy that is defined by its freedom to trade both long and short positions in an array of asset classes and investment instruments located anywhere in the world. The Commodity Strategies Global Macro Fund intends to take full advantage of its investment freedom, but plans to do so based primarily on its Sub-Advisor’s views of commodity prices.
The Advisor and Sub-Advisor (as defined herein) believe that the Commodity Strategies Global Macro Fund is distinguished from other global macro funds by its focus on commodities and the impact that commodity fundamentals (the factors that impact the supply and demand of commodities) have on commodity prices as well as the prices of other asset classes. Regardless of whether the Commodity Strategies Global Macro Fund owns a stock, bond, commodity or currency, the reason for holding that asset will typically be influenced, in some way or another, by the Sub-Advisor’s views of commodity prices and how commodity prices influence other asset prices. Under normal market conditions, the Fund expects to primarily invest in securities and instruments that provide investment exposure to a variety of countries and regions throughout the world, including both developed and emerging markets. The Fund further expects, under normal circumstances, to provide investment exposure to at least three different countries other than the United States. To satisfy its country exposure, the Fund may invest in foreign currencies, sovereign debt, foreign equities and futures contracts that are linked to the performance of commodities, as the commodities underlying the futures contracts in which the Fund invests are produced and consumed throughout the world. Adverse economic, social, political or environmental conditions may affect the production and/or consumption of certain commodities in different countries or regions and, therefore, may have a significant effect on the overall value of such commodities. To the extent the Fund engages in derivative transactions, it may be required to cover its obligations under those transactions. As a result, the Fund expects that it may hold a significant portion of its assets in U.S. Government securities, short-term debt securities, money market instruments, cash and other cash equivalents to collateralize its derivative transactions.
The day-to-day management of the Commodity Strategies Global Macro Fund is conducted by Galtere Inc. (“Galtere” or the “Sub-Advisor”), which specializes in managing commodity-based global macro investment strategies. To implement the investment strategy for the Commodity Strategies Global Macro Fund, Galtere draws on its experience and expertise in commodity markets to identify market drivers, or trends, which may create favorable investment opportunities for the Commodity Strategies Global Macro Fund. This analysis includes consideration of factors such as geopolitical movements, economic cycles, international production and consumption patterns, demographics, and weather patterns. From this global snapshot, three to five investment themes are typically developed, across which capital is allocated at the Sub-Advisor’s discretion. While these themes are typically long-term, they undergo regular reevaluation. As long as Galtere’s fundamental research continues to support the underlying hypotheses of a theme, the theme may continue to be a driver of specific investments within the Commodity Strategies Global Macro Fund.
To implement specific investments and profile specific long or short trades, all asset classes, such as common stocks, bonds, commodities, and currencies, are considered. Bottom-up fundamental analysis is used to profile the trades. Once the specific investment instrument is chosen that best articulates the theme, then Galtere’s proprietary price-analysis model is used to identify what it believes will be the most advantageous entry and exit prices for that investment. Generally, a combination of long and/or short positions are used to express each theme. Bonds in which the Fund invests will generally be investment grade, of any maturity, and may include, but are not limited to, those of U.S. Government, sovereign and corporate issuers. Investment grade securities are those rated at the time of acquisition Baa3 or higher by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), or BBB- or higher by Standard & Poor’s, a division of McGraw Hill Companies Inc. (“S&P”), or Fitch Ratings Ltd. (“Fitch”) or, if unrated by S&P, Moody’s or Fitch, determined by the Fund’s Sub-Advisor to be of comparable credit quality.
The investment approach also places a strong emphasis on risk management. Galtere uses future and options contracts for risk management in an attempt to reduce position-specific risk or volatility. Galtere’s process uses a variety of hedging and other investment techniques that seek to protect capital and attempt to reduce the frequency and severity of loss.
As part of pursuing its investment strategy, the Commodity Strategies Global Macro Fund will invest up to 25% of its total assets in a wholly-owned and controlled subsidiary formed under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the “Subsidiary”). The Subsidiary is advised by the Fund’s Advisor and has the same investment objective as the Commodity Strategies Global Macro Fund. The Subsidiary will generally invest in derivatives, including commodity futures, options on commodity futures, or other investments intended to serve as margin or collateral for derivative positions.
The instruments in which the Commodity Strategies Macro Global Fund invests may have payments linked to the performance of commodities. Although the Commodity Strategies Global Macro Fund expects to make these investments principally by investing in the Subsidiary, the Commodity Strategies Global Macro Fund also may invest directly in the same instruments to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act and consistent with its intent to be treated as a “regulated investment company” under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). References in this Prospectus to investments by, and activities and risks of, the Commodity Strategies Global Macro Fund may also include investments by, and activities and risks of, the Subsidiary.
SPCIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | SPCIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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YTD | -12.8% | -56.3% | 58.3% | 94.16% |
1 Yr | -14.5% | -70.0% | 59.0% | 95.62% |
3 Yr | 7.2%* | -23.7% | 317.0% | 80.74% |
5 Yr | 3.2%* | -30.2% | 130.9% | 86.15% |
10 Yr | -0.2%* | -21.6% | 46.4% | 61.63% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | SPCIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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2023 | -18.9% | -45.7% | 2475.6% | 83.09% |
2022 | -1.3% | -23.3% | 106.7% | 64.44% |
2021 | 4.0% | -71.9% | 295.5% | 37.88% |
2020 | 4.2% | -31.8% | 53.9% | 74.81% |
2019 | -12.9% | -42.9% | 17.2% | 41.59% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | SPCIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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YTD | -12.8% | -56.3% | 58.3% | 94.16% |
1 Yr | -14.5% | -70.0% | 59.0% | 95.62% |
3 Yr | 7.2%* | -23.7% | 317.0% | 80.74% |
5 Yr | 3.2%* | -30.2% | 130.9% | 86.15% |
10 Yr | -0.2%* | -21.6% | 46.4% | 61.63% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | SPCIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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2023 | 3.1% | -15.1% | 5648.8% | 86.03% |
2022 | 22.5% | -23.3% | 188.1% | 71.85% |
2021 | 4.0% | -67.8% | 296.1% | 38.64% |
2020 | 4.4% | -31.8% | 53.9% | 80.92% |
2019 | -8.3% | -28.1% | 17.2% | 21.24% |
NAV & Total Return History
SPCIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
SPCIX | Category Low | Category High | SPCIX % Rank | |
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Net Assets | 112 M | 2.34 M | 52.5 B | 71.60% |
Number of Holdings | 160 | 1 | 1103 | 35.00% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 84.5 M | 1.45 M | 63.2 B | 80.71% |
Weighting of Top 10 | 75.72% | 17.1% | 169.8% | 44.44% |
Top 10 Holdings
- United States Treasury Bill 71.22%
- UMB MONEY MARKET FIDUCIARY / 0.78%
- SOYBEAN OIL FUTURE AUG 2023 / 0.75%
- WHEAT FUTURE OPTN Aug23P 745 0.69%
- CORN FUTURE OPTN Aug23P 555 0.62%
- KC WHEAT FUT OPT Aug23P 860 0.55%
- COFFEE 'C' FUT OP Aug23P 175 0.33%
- WTI CRUDE Week OptJul23C 67.75 0.29%
- COFFEE 'C' FUT OP Aug23P 167.5 0.26%
- WTI CRUDE Week OptJun23C 68 0.24%
Asset Allocation
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SPCIX % Rank | |
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Bonds | 71.22% | 0.00% | 100.25% | 17.14% |
Cash | 29.78% | 0.00% | 103.72% | 44.93% |
Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 56.88% | 85.00% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.06% | 81.88% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.89% | 89.78% |
Other | -1.00% | -47.59% | 100.00% | 91.30% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SPCIX % Rank | |
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Cash & Equivalents | 0.78% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 87.20% |
Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 36.61% | 90.32% |
Corporate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 42.72% | 90.32% |
Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.45% | 80.65% |
Government | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 97.58% |
Derivative | -1.00% | -6.93% | 99.87% | 77.60% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SPCIX % Rank | |
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US | 71.22% | 0.00% | 96.46% | 16.67% |
Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.42% | 84.06% |
SPCIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
SPCIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Expense Ratio | 1.99% | 0.21% | 4.07% | 14.41% |
Management Fee | 1.50% | 0.00% | 1.75% | 96.45% |
12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.02% | 0.45% | 44.68% |
Sales Fees
SPCIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Front Load | N/A | 4.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
SPCIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Max Redemption Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | 57.89% |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
SPCIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Turnover | 244.00% | 0.00% | 244.00% | 100.00% |
SPCIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
SPCIX | Category Low | Category High | SPCIX % Rank | |
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Dividend Yield | 32.41% | 0.00% | 33.38% | 3.09% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
SPCIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
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Dividend Distribution Frequency | None | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
SPCIX | Category Low | Category High | SPCIX % Rank | |
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Net Income Ratio | -2.08% | -55.71% | 52.26% | 96.35% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
SPCIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
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Capital Gain Distribution Frequency |
Distributions History
Date | Amount | Type |
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Dec 02, 2022 | $1.906 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 02, 2021 | $1.959 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 11, 2019 | $0.007 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 12, 2018 | $0.430 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 15, 2017 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
SPCIX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Renee Haugerud
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 31, 2013
8.59
8.6%
Renee Haugerud is the Founder, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Principal of Galtere. Ms. Haugerud began trading in the global financial and commodity markets beginning in 1981 for Cargill Inc., an agriculture and food company. Her interests in the relationship between financial markets and geopolitics led to her first international posting in Geneva, Switzerland, where she ultimately served as Cargill’s Foreign Exchange Trading Manager. Additionally, she further developed her expertise in a long range of securities by assuming the positions of Manager of the US Fixed Income trading desk, Minneapolis, MN; Financial Division Manager at the Melbourne Australia Office; board membership of Cargill Australia, and finally Vice President/Structural Trading Manager in Cargill’s headquarters in Minneapolis. Following her years at Cargill, Ms. Haugerud spent two years in Hong Kong as the Head of Proprietary Trading for Natwest in their Global Financial Markets division. She then returned to the United States as the Financial Trading Manager for Hunter Douglas N.A. in New York. Ms. Haugerud received her B.S. degree with Honors in Forest Resource Management from the University of Montana in 1980.
Tenure Analysis
Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
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0.33 | 17.03 | 5.78 | 11.51 |