OP-Fixed Income Portfolio

OP-Fixed Income Portfolio invests in the global fixed-income market through fixed-income instruments issued by governments, other public-sector entities and corporations. It may also invest in emerging fixed-income markets. The fund is actively managed according to the market situation, aiming to ensure that the varying yield potential of the different fixed-income asset classes and the fund's fixed-income risk are favourable to the investor.

OP-Fixed Income Portfolio is a convenient and relatively carefree alternative for an investor interested in diversification through fixed-income investments but who prefers to rely on a professional for continuous portfolio management. This is an active medium-term bond fund mainly investing in various fixed-income asset classes in the OECD area, seeking good yields with moderate risk in all market conditions. OP-Fixed Income Portfolio is recommended to an investor who intends to redeem his/her units after one year at the earliest.

OP-Fixed Income Portfolio Fund is a medium-term fixed-income fund investing its assets in the global fixed-income markets in instruments issued by governments, public sector entities and companies. The fund may also invest in emerging fixed-income markets.

The Fund’s investments are mainly based on direct fixed income investments but mutual fund investments are also possible. The fund may use derivatives instruments in its investment activities to hedge against market fluctuations, to replace direct investments and to otherwise promote efficient portfolio management.

The fund's investments in foreign currencies may or may not be hedged against foreign exchange risk at the portfolio manager's discretion.

The modified duration of the fund, a measure of its interest rate sensitivity, is typically 0–3. This indicates the negative NAV impact on the fund in terms of percentages if the interest rate level rises by one percentage point. As the level of interest rates decreases, the NAV of the fund increases accordingly.

The Fund aims at a steady yield that outperforms the money market with lower value fluctuation than long-term corporate bond funds. To achieve this goal, the portfolio is compiled from widely diversified, intermediate-term and short-term fixed income instruments. The wide diversification is based on taking account of industry and issuer risks and a wide investment universe which includes both developed and emerging markets.

The Fund’s benchmark index is a combination of several indexes. The composition of the benchmark index is described in the fund prospectus. With active investing, the Fund seeks to outperform its benchmark index in the long term. The Fund mainly takes notable active risk and it may differ significantly from the composition, weights and risk level of the benchmark index.

The Fund promotes environmental and social characteristics and, to ensure it, uses environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysis and excludes certain investments. 

Exclusion: The Fund excludes from its active direct investments controversial weapon manufacturers, mining companies producing thermal coal, power companies using thermal coal, tobacco companies, and companies that have breached international standards and where engagement has been unsuccessful.  The list of exclusions is public. In addition to general exclusion rules, the Fund does not invest in companies whose principal business is in unconventional oil and gas extraction.

Use of ESG data in the analysis of investments: ESG factors are considered in the investment process with the help of data by an external ESG service provider and the ESG tool developed internally by OP Asset Management. Considering ESG factors in the investment process means, for example, that the risks and opportunities related to the environment, society and governance are made transparent using selected indicators from each area. 

Violations of international standards: The Fund is screened regularly for non-compliances with international standards. In the event that a non-compliance is detected, an influencing process is begun with the company in question. The aim is to make non-compliant companies change their practices and begin to comply with international standards in their operations. If influencing proves fruitless, the company may be removed from the Fund portfolio and placed on the exclusion list.

Minimum proportion of sustainable investments: In accordance with the minimum amount stated below, the Fund allocates investments into companies whose business promotes one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) without harming other sustainability factors or objectives. Sustainable investments are determined using OP Asset Management’s analysis model which is based on an external service provider’s SDG and sustainability data.

Methods for assessing good governance practices: Analysing the target company’s governance is an important part of the investment process. To us, good governance is a key foundation for any company’s financial success, regardless of sector. When assessing governance, some of the areas considered include the appropriateness of the target company’s administrative organisation, the target company’s actions in relation to its personnel, and the target company’s rewarding and taxation practices. In assessing good governance, we use the analysis of third-party service providers and our own qualitative analysis if no external data is available. We screen the funds regularly to check them against the criteria of good governance. Minimum limits apply for these criteria.

As our owner-customer, saving and investing is especially worthwhile thanks to the excellent benefits you receive.

Your benefits when investing in funds or through insurance:

• Buy and sell almost all OP mutual funds with no fees.*
• You earn 0.35% OP bonuses from mutual fund and insurance assets.** 
• Begin saving through insurance free of charge. 
• Switch between investments, invest additional funds and change your payment and investment plan for OP Unit-linked Insurance and OP Capital Redemption Contract free of charge in our digital services.  

Your benefits in equity and ETF investing:

• Open an equity savings account or book-entry account free of charge.
• You get a discount on equity trading and a 1% fee ceiling when trading in Finnish listed companies through a book-entry account The discounts apply in digital services.
• Get access to free stock picks and analysis.
• Get a discount on the service packages for savers and investors:
  Equity savings account: 
  Saver: €0/month (normally €2.99/month)
  Investor: €9.99/month (normally €14.99/month)
  Book-entry account: 
  Saver: €0/month (normally €2.99/month)
  Investor: €0/month (normally €5.39/month)

Other benefits:

• Only owner-customers can invest in Profit Shares.

Remember to make use of all benefits:

Income unit generating annual cash flow, suitable for foundations

The fund’s unit class III A with a minimum subscription of 1 000,000 euros