Natural Resources – Energy
Fund Portrait
The Fund aims to generate long-term capital growth by primarily investing in equities from companies offering exposure to the energy market. Several factors highlight that we may enter a structural bull market for commodities: The oil market is improving fast, is in deficit and the supply risk is underestimated. With the increasing debate on fossil energy future, the fund is increasing its allocation into clean energy over the years. The energy producers are in their best shape in history and generate high cash flows. The Fund is actively managed and has a balanced portfolio of 25 companies based on a standardized process. ICG uses a quantitative multi-factor model that identifies sector champions. Focus is on cash flows, asset quality, valuation, balance sheet, dividends, behavioral finance and sustainability.
| INVESTMENT MANAGER | Independent Capital Group AG |
|---|---|
| LINKEDIN COMPANY PAGE | Independent Capital Group AG |
| FUND | Energy Champions Fund |
| TYPE STRUCTURE | Luxembourg SICAV with UCITS IV status |
| DOMICILE | Luxembourg |
| LAUNCH DATE | March 3, 2014 |
| DISTRIBUTOR SWITZERLAND | OpenFunds Investment Services AG (Switzerland) |
| AUDITOR | PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Luxembourg |
| CUSTODIAN | Credit Suisse SA - Luxembourg |
| REGULATOR | Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, Luxembourg (CSSF) |
| PAYING AGENT SWISS | Credit Suisse Switzerland AG |
| GEOGRAPHY | world |
| SECTOR | Energy Market |
| SHARE CLASSES | Retail, Accumulating |
| CURRENCY | USD |
| MINIMUM SUBSCRIPTION | 1 share |
| LIQUIDITY | Daily |
| MANAGEMENT FEE | 0.65% p.a. |
| PERFORMANCE FEE | 0% |
| FUND SIZE | USD 28 m |
| MANAGER TRACK RECORD | ICG as company has 20y+ experience in managing commodity related investments |
| ISIN | Class D: LU1092312823 |
| BLOOMBERG CODE | Class D: WFECHA1 LX |
| SFDR CLASSIFICATION | Art. 6 |
ICG's approach to ESG and sustainability integrates responsible practices into their investment processes.
Key elements include:
- ESG Integration: Evaluating investments for environmental, social, and governance factors alongside financial performance.
- Sustainability Commitment: Investing in areas like renewable energy and technologies that reduce carbon emissions.
- Active Ownership: Engaging with portfolio companies to enhance their ESG practices.
- Transparency: Regular reporting on ESG activities and performance.
- ESG Culture: Training employees and embedding ESG values in the firm's mission.
- Industry Collaboration: Working with groups to promote and stay updated on ESG standards.
This approach aims to manage risks, create long-term value, enhance reputation, and ensure regulatory compliance, contributing to sustainable development.
ICG Energy adheres to SFDR Article 6.
