We've returned 9.6%* pa to investors without sacrificing on security. Here's how we do it

Two layers of security doesn't need to hinder an ability to generate outsized returns.
Brett Craig

Aura Group

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.

At Aura Group, we focus our attention on the local small and medium enterprise (SME) market. SMEs are always in need of fresh credit and financing avenues. And with banks shifting their attention toward mortgages, non-bank lenders are stepping up to fill the gap of providing loans to the engine of Australia's economy - a gap that could be as large as $450 billion. 

To mitigate risk for investors we make sure that the Fund’s portfolios are well-diversified and focused on lending to businesses with low probabilities of default with additional asset security and equity protection to mitigate losses, should defaults occur. This allows us to pay you regular monthly income that has little correlation (and therefore, little spill over effect) from public markets. 

In this Fund in Focus, I'll share how we run the Aura Private Credit Funds - the Aura Core Income Fund and the Aura High Yield SME Fund (for wholesale investors). I'll explain how we have generated outsized returns while providing two levels of security for our investors. Finally, I'll share with you our impressive track record - which includes zero down months in the six years we have run our operation.

Timestamps

  • 0:00 - The SME credit opportunity
  • 1:10 - The key advantages of private credit
  • 2:24 - Our highly diversified portfolio
  • 4:24 - How we use the payment "waterfall" to protect investor capital
  • 6:08 - The benefits of investing with Aura Credit Holdings
  • 7:54 - Our performance (Aura High Yield SME Fund)
  • 10:15 - Fund summaries
  • 11:57 - Our performance (Aura Core Income Fund)

Find out more

Learn more about the Aura Private Credit Funds or contact Montgomery Investment Management on (02) 8046 5000 or investor@montinvest.com

Join us for a free, 45-minute live webinar ‘Private Credit Explained’ - 1pm Wednesday 19 July 2023. Register here.


* Net returns for the Aura High Yield SME Fund (for wholesale investors only) as at 31 May 2023. Performance assumes reinvestment of distributions since inception in August 2017. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. 

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This information is provided by Montgomery Investment Management Pty Ltd (ACN 139 161 701 | AFSL 354564) (Montgomery) as authorised distributor of the Aura Core Income Fund and Aura High Yield SME Fund. The Aura Core Income Fund (ARSN 658 462 652) (Fund) is issued by One Managed Investment Funds Limited (ACN 117 400 987 | AFSL 297042) (OMIFL) as responsible entity for the Fund. Aura Credit Holdings Pty Ltd (ACN 656 261 200) (ACH) is the investment manager of the Fund and operates as a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR 1297296) of Aura Capital Pty Ltd (ACN 143 700 887 | AFSL 366230). Montgomery Investment Management Pty Ltd (ACN 139 161 701| AFSL 354564) (Montgomery) is the authorised distributor of the Fund. As authorised distributor, Montgomery is entitled to earn distribution fees paid by the investment manager and, subject to certain conditions being met, may be issued equity in the investment manager or entities associated with the investment manager. You should obtain and carefully consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) for the Aura Core Income Fund before making any decision about whether to acquire or continue to hold an interest in the Fund. Applications for units in the Fund can only be made through an online application form accompanying the PDS. The PDS, TMD, continuous disclosure notices and relevant application form may be obtained from www.oneinvestment.com.au/auracoreincomefund or from Montgomery. The Aura High Yield SME Fund is an unregistered managed investment scheme for wholesale clients only and is issued under an Information Memorandum by Aura Funds Management Pty Ltd (ABN 96 607 158 814, Authorised Representative No. 1233893 of Aura Capital Pty Ltd AFSL No. 366 230, ABN 48 143 700 887). Any financial product advice given is of a general nature only. The information has been provided without taking into account the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular investor. Therefore, before acting on the information contained in this report you should seek professional advice and consider whether the information is appropriate in light of your objectives, financial situation and needs. Montgomery, ACH and OMIFL do not guarantee the performance of the Funds, the repayment of any capital or any rate of return. Investing in any financial product is subject to investment risk including possible loss. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Information provided may be based on information provided by third parties that may not have been verified. Aura Group has entered into a Distribution Partner Agreement (Distribution Agreement) with Montgomery Investment Management to distribute the Aura High Yield SME Fund and the Aura Core Income Fund, to its client base. Montgomery may receive a share of the fees you pay Aura Funds Management and Aura Credit Holdings Pty Ltd as well as potential equity in Aura Credit Holdings Pty Ltd ACN 656 261 200 (Aura Credit Holdings), a newly formed company within the Aura Group. Under the Distribution Agreement, the role of the Investment Manager of the Aura High Yield SME Fund will transition to Aura Credit Holdings once certain funds under management and revenue hurdles are met. This change will not trigger any changes to the trustee or the investment strategy of the Fund. Where information provided by Brett Craig, Portfolio Manager of the Fund, consists of General Advice, this is provided as an Authorised Representative (AR No. 001298683) of Montgomery.

Brett Craig
Head of Credit Funds
Aura Group

Brett is responsible for portfolio management and asset origination for the Aura High Yield SME Fund. He has over 15 years’ experience in sales, origination and analysis of debt finance.

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