EU CLO Managers (Performance)

EU Module premium users will gain access to all basic premium content, as well as to EU manager performance reports, including the latest reports on individual investment alpha performance from large and seasoned EU CLO managers. To calculate the total/MV/interest return alpha, we begin by determining the total/MV/interest investment return for each complete period, such as from a deal’s closing date to the most recent reporting date. This is achieved by compounding the portfolio’s monthly (or periodic) total/MV/interest return since the closing date. We then annualise the total/MV/interest portfolio return and compare it with the annualised return of the index. The difference represents the total/MV/interest return alpha, as illustrated here.

EU CLO Managers (Performance)

Numerous Small EU CLO Managers Exhibit Strong Relative Performance

This study includes a sample of 95 EU CLO deals (closed in 2021 and Jan 2022) managed by 46 managers, using the Morningstar European B Ratings Loan Index as the benchmark loan index. Of particular interest is the substantial representation of small European CLO managers in the top quartile. Notably, half of these high-performing managers are responsible for managing EU CLO assets in the range of EUR 1.0 billion to EUR 2.0 billion. However, it is equally important to recognize that small managers constitute a third of the managers in the lowest quartile. Despite this, small managers—those managing EUR 1.0 to 2.0 billion in EU AUM—have, on average, demonstrated commendable performance when compared with their larger counterparts in the EU CLO market.

EU CLO Managers (Performance)

Seasoned EU CLO Managers: Total (MV+Interest) Alpha Performance Trend

The table in this article displays the relative ranking of each EU CLO manager, determined by their quarterly average total alpha metrics. For instance, a manager with a score of 81% (for 3Q 2023) implies that their total return alpha is in the 81st percentile. In other words, the manager's annualised total return alpha metric (since inception) exceeds that of 81% of its peers.

Scoring EU CLO Managers Based on 2021 Vintage Deal Performance

This study includes a sample of 93 more recent deals (closed in 2021 and Jan 2022) managed by 46 managers, using the Morningstar European B Ratings Loan Index as the benchmark loan index. The table below illustrates the relative standing of each EU CLO manager based on their latest average total alpha metrics (as of 26th June 2023) . A score of 98%, for instance, indicates that the manager’s total return alpha is at the 98th percentile, meaning their total return alpha metric exceeds that of 98% of their peers.

Scoring the Largest EU CLO Managers Based on 2021 Deal Performance

The table below shows the relative rankings of the largest EU CLO managers based on their latest average total alpha metrics (as of May 5th, 2023). For example, a score of 78% indicates that a manager's total return alpha is in the 78th percentile, meaning their metric is greater than that of 78% of their peers. Check out the rankings to see how these large managers compare in terms of performance!

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