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CLO markets and ETFs

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Miguel Ramos Fuentenebro

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Understanding the distinction between public and private market access

As traditional portfolio construction evolves and asset managers expand their private market offerings, investors face important questions about accessing institutional markets. Recent Financial Times coverage highlighted a broader debate about retail participation in traditionally institutional assets. Within this discussion, it's crucial to understand why CLO ETFs represent a fundamentally different proposition from retail access to private markets. This analysis examines the structural differences, supported by historical data on market functioning, liquidity mechanisms, and risk characteristics.

Understanding market structure: CLOs vs private assets

The fundamental distinction between CLO markets and private assets lies in their trading infrastructure and price discovery mechanisms:

CLO markets

The CLO market, with $1.24 trillion in total size across the US ($974bn) and Europe ($266bn), represents an established, public market that has served institutional investors for decades.1

The CLO market operates through two complementary channels that create robust liquidity. The primary channel is the BWIC (Bid Wanted in Competition) process, which handles approximately 60% of trading volume.2 This unique mechanism demonstrates several key features of public market trading:

 

    1. Transparent price discovery: All market participants receive BWIC information, including price levels and trading outcomes, creating a continuous flow of market data.
    2. Standardised settlement: Trades settle on a T+1/T+2 basis, identical to traditional bond markets, enabling efficient portfolio management.
    3. Crisis resilience: During March 2020's market stress, BWIC volumes reached record levels ($7.7bn in US markets), showing the market's ability to function during volatility.3

Private markets

In contrast, private markets operate with fundamentally different characteristics: 

 

    1. Limited price discovery: Valuations typically occur quarterly, with minimal public transaction data.
    2. Extended settlement: Trades can take weeks or months to complete, involving complex documentation and transfer processes.
    3. Restricted access: Investments often require long lock-up periods and high minimum commitments.

Glossary of CLO trading terms 

BWIC (Bid Wanted in Competition)

An investor-to-investor auction used to trade a significant percentage of CLO notes on a daily basis via a listing and bidding process.

T + 1 / T + 2 settlement period 

The time it takes to finalise a trade (exchange the security and payment) after the trade date (T). CLO secondary market trades generally settle in the same cycle and other assets such as bonds - 1 business day post trade date in the US and 2 business days post trade date in Europe. 

ETF structure alignment

The success of CLO ETFs, exemplified by products like JAAA ($16.5bn AUM), stems from the natural alignment between ETF structures and CLO market characteristics. ETFs require:

 

    1. Reliable daily pricing: Limited price discovery: CLO markets provide continuous price discovery through dealer quotations and BWIC activity.
    2. Efficient creation/redemption: The established T+1/T+2 settlement cycle supports smooth ETF operations.
    3. Market depth: Average monthly trading volumes of c.€3.5 billion in EU-compliant CLOs support ETF scaling.4

Risk profile and historical volatility

The stability of CLO markets is demonstrated not just through diverse institutional participation but through concrete volatility metrics. Over the past five years - a period that includes significant market stress events like the 2020 pandemic shock and 2022's rate volatility – AAA-rated European CLOs have exhibited remarkably low volatility of 2.5%, comparable to German 2-year Bunds (1.7%). This stability is particularly noteworthy when compared to AA-rated corporate bonds, which have experienced volatility of 3.0% over the same period.5

This remarkable stability through market stress periods can be attributed to the strong fundamental performance (no AAA-rated CLO has ever defaulted) and to several structural characteristics that distinguish CLO markets from other fixed income sectors:

First, CLOs are floating-rate instruments, meaning their coupons adjust with changes in base rates. This feature results in minimal interest rate duration, protecting investors from the type of price volatility that fixed-rate bonds experience when interest rates change. During 2022's sharp rate increases, this floating-rate nature proved particularly valuable.

Second, the CLO market's institutional investor base contributes significantly to its stability. Banks, insurers, and pension funds typically employ long-term investment strategies driven by liability matching and income generation rather than short-term trading. This patient capital approach means these investors are less likely to engage in reactive buying or selling during market stress, helping maintain price stability.

Third, and perhaps most importantly, CLOs offer genuine portfolio diversification precisely because they have not become an overcrowded trade. Unlike some markets where oversupply of capital can amplify market movements, CLO ownership remains concentrated among sophisticated institutional investors who understand the asset class in depth. This specialized investor base helps maintain market discipline.

The AAA CLO market further benefits from diverse institutional participation that enhances these stability factors with banks (29%) and insurers (26%) providing stable long-term capital.6

Portfolio applications

For investors reconsidering traditional allocations, CLO ETFs offer several advantages:

    1. Floating rate exposure: Natural hedge against rising rates.
    2. Credit risk: No AAA-rated CLO has ever defaulted.
    3. Yield enhancement: Potential spread pickup versus similarly rated corporate bonds.
    4. Low volatility: 5-year volatility marginally higher than 2-year German Bunds and lower than AA-rated corporate bonds.

The development of CLO ETFs represents a natural progression in market efficiency rather than an artificial attempt to provide retail access to private assets. These products leverage existing market infrastructure while adding the benefits of exchange-traded accessibility.

Traditionally, the CLO market was largely reserved for institutional investors such as banks and pension funds. Given the CLO market’s growing size and efficient trading, more open-ended funds have offered exposure to CLOs in recent years. Today, investment is now possible through ETFs, allowing additional market participants to gain access to the CLO market.

Conclusion

As the investment industry debates retail access to private markets, it's crucial to distinguish between truly private assets and established institutional markets like CLOs. The CLO market's public trading infrastructure, price transparency, and institutional framework make it fundamentally different from private markets.

CLO ETFs represent not a forcing of private assets into liquid structures but rather an efficient way to access an established, liquid market through familiar investment vehicles.

Endnotes

  1. City Velocity as at 31-Dec-24.
  2. Estimate based on Fair Oaks Capital’s discussions with multiple dealing desks.
  3. Citi Velocity as at 31-Dec-24.
  4. Fair Oaks Capital, Bank of America and Citi as at 27-Dec-24. BWIC data from Bank of America. US risk-retention compliant CLOs based on historical BWIC volumes from Citi. Includes an estimation for bilateral dealing. Average over trailing 3-year period.
  5. Fair Oaks Capital and JP Morgan as at 29-Nov-24. Euro CLOIE AAA Index return, Corporate 3-5 year index level. Sovereign 2Y total return calculated using mid yield and average duration over the period.
  6. Barclays Research, “CLOs: Global Ownership Update”, 25-Oct-24.

Capital is at risk. The value of your investment may go down as well as up and you may not get back the amount you invested. Investors should read the key risks section and important information section of this page, KIID and Prospectus prior to investing.

 

GLOSSARY

Collateralised Loan Obligation (CLO): Securities backed by corporate debt assets. Both CLO securities and underlying assets are typically floating-rate, meaning a regular but variable interest payment is received as it is tied to a benchmark rate (typically EURIBOR in Europe and SOFR in the US). CLO securities are issued in multiple classes ranging from rated debt notes (typically AAA to BB/single-B) to first-loss equity notes. The principal and interest received from CLO’s assets is allocated sequentially between the classes. The payment of interest and principal to holders of CLO equity notes will only be made from the cash flows received on the CLO’s assets after senior ranking classes and expenses of the CLO have been sequentially paid, starting from the most senior class outstanding. CLO debt is sequentially protected by loss-absorbing junior-ranking notes, while the equity note bears the first risk default on the CLO’s assets.

Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) classification: Article 8 indicates that the product promotes environmental or social characteristics.

Total Expense Ratio (TER): A measure of the total costs per annum associated with managing and operating the product. This primarily consists of management fees and operating expenses such as trustee, custody or registrations costs. Expressed as a percentage of assets under management.

Current yield: Weighted average current coupon of assets held by the portfolio divided by the weighted current market price of the portfolio. Expressed as a percentage. The coupon of a CLO is typically paid quarterly and is tied to a reference rate (typically EURIBOR in Europe and SOFR in the US). Expressed as a percentage.

Spread to maturity: The discount margin over the benchmark rate (typically EURIBOR in Europe and SOFR in the US) that equates the present value of the portfolio’s cash flows with its market value, if all investments are held to their expected maturities. Expressed as an annual percentage.

Spread duration to maturity: Sensitivity of a bond’s price to a change in credit spreads, modelled based on expected average life for the invested portfolio. Expressed in years.

Total return: The change in value of an investment over a certain timeframe. It includes any net income (such as dividends) and change in capital value. Typically measured net of any fees. Expressed as a percentage change.

Interest rate duration: A measure of the responsiveness of an investment’s price to changes in interest rates. Expressed in years.

Undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS): A European regulatory framework for open-ended funds investing in listed securities, authorised and monitored by a regulatory body (such as the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier in Luxembourg or the Central Bank of Ireland in the Republic of Ireland).

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KEY RISKS

The following risks may affect the Sub-Fund. Full details of all risks the Sub-Fund is exposed to are provided in the Prospectus and KIID.

CLO valuation: The value of a CLO may be affected by a number of factors, including: credit spreads, changes in the performance or the market’s perception of the underlying assets backing the security and changes in the market’s perception of the adequacy of credit support built into the security’s structure to protect against losses. 

CLO liquidity: The secondary market for CLOs may not be as liquid as the secondary market for corporate debt. As a result, the Investment Manager could find it more difficult to sell these investments or may be able to sell them only at prices lower than if they were more widely traded. It may be difficult to establish accurate prices for such investments for the purposes of calculating the Sub-fund’s Net Asset Value. Therefore, prices realised upon the sale of such investments may be lower than the prices used in calculating the Sub-fund’s Net Asset Value.

Dependence on Managers of CLOs: The performance of the Sub-fund’s investments in CLOs will depend in part upon the performance and operational effectiveness of the managers of the CLOs.

Secondary Market Trading Risk: There is no guarantee that trading of ETF Shares on stock exchanges shall be possible including in, but not limited to, the following circumstances (i) such listing has not been achieved and/or maintained, (ii) the rules and requirements of any stock exchanges applicable to the listing of ETF Shares have changed or (iii) trading on such stock exchanges is suspended due to market conditions. Notwithstanding the listing of the ETF Shares on one or more stock exchange, there is no guarantee as to the liquidity of the ETF Shares on any stock exchange or as to the correlation of the trading price of ETF Shares on any stock exchange and the Net Asset Value for such ETF Share. On any given stock exchange, ETF Shares may trade at, above or below their Net Asset Value and such trading price may fluctuate in accordance with changes in the daily Net Asset Value, intraday changes in the Net Asset Value and market supply and demand for ETF Shares.

 

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An introduction to CLOs

Fair Oaks’ core belief is that the CLO market generates consistent, repeatable, and superior risk-adjusted returns over multiple market cycles versus other credit strategies:

  1. Diversified access to senior secured loans
  2. Attractive yield versus similarly rated credit assets
  3. Historically low default rate through multiple market cycles
  4. Minimal interest rate risk

CLOs are actively managed diversified senior secured loan portfolios, consisting of 100-300 large corporate issuers. While loans typically have extended settlement periods, CLOs settle on a T+2 basis given they are tradable securities, providing liquidity to investors. Each CLO is efficiently financed by long-term debt notes and a first-loss equity note. This combination of diverse underlying senior secured loans, with the structural integrity and flexibility of the CLO structure, enables CLOs to stand apart in the credit markets.

 

Debt notes sequentially receive quarterly interest payments above the reference rate (SOFR/EURIBOR) through a cashflow waterfall.  Payments are first made to senior debt notes (rated AAA) until junior debt notes (rated BB or single-B), with net excess cashflows paid to the equity tranche.

 

Subordination provides protection to debt notes as credit losses flow up through the capital structure. This has resulted in low historical default rates, enabling CLO notes to outperform default rates of similarly rated and even higher rated corporates.

CLOs attract a broad and stable investor base as a result of the credit rating assigned to debt notes, from banks, pension funds and insurance companies to specialized asset managers and hedge funds. As a result, the CLO market now stands at over $1 trillion in size, making it an established and liquid asset class. Given the c.25+ year track record, liquidity profile and opportunity for exposure to loans, CLOs are a key asset class for investors to consider in order to diversify a portfolio.

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Investments can involve significant risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. The price of investments can go down as well as up and may be affected by changes in rates of exchange. An investor may not get back the amount invested. Target returns and distributions are hypothetical targets only and are neither guarantees nor predictions or projections of future performance. There can be no assurance that such targeted returns will be achieved. The price of investments listed on an exchange is determined by supply and demand, and may not equate to the value of the investment’s underlying assets. Any decision to investment should be based on the information contained in the appropriate prospectus, offering memorandum or equivalent contractual document and after seeking independent investment, tax and legal advice.

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Via primary market

through authorised participants

Via OTC

through bank or authorised participant

Via exchange

through broker

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Fair Oaks Capital Limited is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”). References to “we” or “us” shall mean Fair Oaks Capital Limited and, where relevant, its affiliates, including Fair Oaks Capital US LP. Fair Oaks Capital US LP is a Delaware limited partnership with its place of business at 152 West 57 Street, New York, NY 10019.

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We have published a number of articles in the Insights section of this website. Opinions in such articles are our current opinions, and are subject to change without notice. We assume no responsibility to update information contained in such articles or to notify you of any changes. Any outlooks, forecasts or portfolio weightings presented in such articles are as of the date appearing therein and are also subject to change without notice. We disclaim any responsibility to update such views. Such commentary is intended for ‘institutional investors’ only (as such term is defined in various jurisdictions). Such commentary does not constitute an offer to sell any securities or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities. Such commentary discusses topical aspects of credit markets and should not be construed as research, investment advice, or any investment recommendation. Investment concepts mentioned in such commentary may be unsuitable for investors depending on their specific investment objectives and financial position. Fees, commissions, tax considerations and other transaction costs may significantly affect the economic consequences of any investment concepts referenced in such commentary and should be reviewed carefully with one’s investment and tax advisers. All information in such commentary is believed to be reliable as of the date on which this commentary was issued, and has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. No representation or warranty, either express or implied, is provided in relation to the accuracy or completeness of fairness of the information or opinions contained therein.

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We may monitor and/or record any telephone communications and electronic communications with you.

Risk Warnings

Investments can involve significant risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. The price of investments can go down as well as up and may be affected by changes in rates of exchange. An investor may not get back the amount invested. Target returns and distributions are hypothetical targets only and are neither guarantees nor predictions or projections of future performance. There can be no assurance that such targeted returns will be achieved. The price of investments listed on an exchange is determined by supply and demand, and may not equate to the value of the investment’s underlying assets. Any decision to investment should be based on the information contained in the appropriate prospectus, offering memorandum or equivalent contractual document and after seeking independent investment, tax and legal advice.

Linked Websites

This website may provide addresses or hyperlinks which lead you to other websites (“Linked Sites”). We have not reviewed nor do we endorse or recommend any products or services offered or information contained on Linked Sites, and disclaim any liability for their content or any consequences of their use. Any web addresses and hyperlinks in this website are provided solely for convenience and information. Accessing any Linked Sites shall be at your own risk.

IP rights

This website and its content are owned by Fair Oaks Capital Limited, and may contain information, text, graphics, video, software, logos, and other materials (“Content”) that are protected by copyright, trademarks, or other proprietary rights. No permission is granted to upload, copy, modify, post, frame, amend or distribute any of the Content of this website in any way without obtaining the prior written permission of Fair Oaks Capital Limited. All intellectual property rights in any part of the world which subsist in the Contents of this website and which belong to Fair Oaks Capital Limited, save as expressly granted, are hereby reserved. This website contains various registered and unregistered trade marks belonging to Fair Oaks Capital Limited. The registered trademarks include, but are not limited to, “Fair Oaks”, “Fair Oaks Capital” and the Fair Oaks Capital logo.

Jurisdiction

Use of this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales and any dispute arising in relation to this website is subject to the jurisdiction of the English courts.

Variation of Terms of Use

We reserve the right to vary these terms of use at any time and will post any variations here. You are advised to review these terms of use on a regular basis as you will be deemed to have accepted variations if you continue to use the website after they have been posted.

The contents of this website are only accessible by Professional Clients and Eligible Counterparties. Retail Investors should not view or seek to rely on any information contained in this website and should in all instances consult their financial adviser. The Prospectus, Financial Reports and Key Investor Information Documents relating to the ETF Class(es) of the Fund referenced on this website can be found at www.waystone.com/our-funds/waystone-managed-funds/

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The Swiss representative and paying agent of the Fair Oaks AAA CLO Fund, a Luxembourg domiciled UCITS sub-fund, is RBC Investor Services Bank S.A., Esch-sur- Alzette, Zurich Branch, Bleicherweg 7, CH-8027 Zurich. The latest Prospectus, Key Investor Information Document (KIID), Articles of Association and annual and semi-annual reports relating to the Fair Oaks AAA CLO Fund can each be obtained free of charge from the Swiss representative and paying agent. The place of performance and jurisdiction is the registered office of the Swiss representative with regards to shares of the Fair Oaks AAA CLO Fund distributed in and from Switzerland.

Terms and Conditions

Important notice

This website is operated by Fair Oaks Capital Limited, a limited company registered in England and Wales, with registered number 08260598, having its registered office at 1 Old Queen Street, London, SW1H 9JA. By using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions of Use, as well as to Fair Oaks Capital Limited’s Privacy Notice and Cookies Policy (together the “Terms”), which constitute a legal agreement between you and Fair Oaks Capital Limited governing your access to and use of this website. It is your responsibility to review the Terms and to make sure you understand and comply with them. Your compliance with the Terms is an ongoing condition to your use of this website, and you may not use it if you are not prepared to comply with all of the Terms.

Fair Oaks Capital Limited is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”). References to “we” or “us” shall mean Fair Oaks Capital Limited and, where relevant, its affiliates, including Fair Oaks Capital US LP. Fair Oaks Capital US LP is a Delaware limited partnership with its place of business at 152 West 57 Street, New York, NY 10019.

Content of this website

This website is provided for your general information only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any investment.

Nothing on this website is advice on the merits of any product or investment, nothing constitutes investment, legal, tax or any other advice nor is it to be relied on in making an investment decision. Prospective investors should obtain independent investment advice and inform themselves as to applicable legal requirements, exchange control regulations and taxes in their jurisdiction.

This website complies with the regulatory requirements of the United Kingdom. There may be laws in your country of nationality or residence or in the country from which you access this website which restrict the extent to which the website may be made available to you. If you are not permitted to access this website in accordance with the laws of your country or nationality of residence then please leave this website now.

Certain information contained on this website may be of a historical nature and may now be out of date. All historical information should be understood as speaking from the date of its first publication.

Likewise, this website may contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainties and inherent risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. We undertake no duty to update publicly any forward-looking statements contained herein, in light of new information or future developments.

Although the information provided to you on this website is obtained or compiled from sources we believe to be reliable, we cannot and do not guarantee the accuracy, validity, timeliness or completeness of any information or data made available to you for any particular purpose. All information published is in good faith but no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by us or any person as to its accuracy or completeness and it should not be relied on as such. We shall have no liability for any loss or damage arising out of the use of or reliance on the information provided including, without limitation, any loss or other damage, direct or consequential.

We have published a number of articles in the Insights section of this website. Opinions in such articles are our current opinions, and are subject to change without notice. We assume no responsibility to update information contained in such articles or to notify you of any changes. Any outlooks, forecasts or portfolio weightings presented in such articles are as of the date appearing therein and are also subject to change without notice. We disclaim any responsibility to update such views. Such commentary is intended for ‘institutional investors’ only (as such term is defined in various jurisdictions). Such commentary does not constitute an offer to sell any securities or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities. Such commentary discusses topical aspects of credit markets and should not be construed as research, investment advice, or any investment recommendation. Investment concepts mentioned in such commentary may be unsuitable for investors depending on their specific investment objectives and financial position. Fees, commissions, tax considerations and other transaction costs may significantly affect the economic consequences of any investment concepts referenced in such commentary and should be reviewed carefully with one’s investment and tax advisers. All information in such commentary is believed to be reliable as of the date on which this commentary was issued, and has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. No representation or warranty, either express or implied, is provided in relation to the accuracy or completeness of fairness of the information or opinions contained therein.

Distribution of information

The distribution of the information and material on this website may be restricted by law in certain countries. None of the information is directed at, or is intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction (by virtue of nationality, place of residence, domicile or registered office) where publication, distribution or use of such information would be contrary to local law or regulation, or would subject us to any registration or licensing requirements in such jurisdiction. You must inform yourself about, and observe any such restrictions in your jurisdiction and by accessing this website you represent that you have done so. The information on this website is not for distribution and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy any securities in the United States to or for the benefit of any United States person (being residents of the United States or partnerships or corporations organised under the laws thereof). None of the funds or other investment products contained on this website have been registered in the United States under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and interests therein are not registered in the United States under the Securities Act of 1933.

We may monitor and/or record any telephone communications and electronic communications with you.

Risk Warnings

Investments can involve significant risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. The price of investments can go down as well as up and may be affected by changes in rates of exchange. An investor may not get back the amount invested. Target returns and distributions are hypothetical targets only and are neither guarantees nor predictions or projections of future performance. There can be no assurance that such targeted returns will be achieved. The price of investments listed on an exchange is determined by supply and demand, and may not equate to the value of the investment’s underlying assets. Any decision to investment should be based on the information contained in the appropriate prospectus, offering memorandum or equivalent contractual document and after seeking independent investment, tax and legal advice.

Linked Websites

This website may provide addresses or hyperlinks which lead you to other websites (“Linked Sites”). We have not reviewed nor do we endorse or recommend any products or services offered or information contained on Linked Sites, and disclaim any liability for their content or any consequences of their use. Any web addresses and hyperlinks in this website are provided solely for convenience and information. Accessing any Linked Sites shall be at your own risk.

IP rights

This website and its content are owned by Fair Oaks Capital Limited, and may contain information, text, graphics, video, software, logos, and other materials (“Content”) that are protected by copyright, trademarks, or other proprietary rights. No permission is granted to upload, copy, modify, post, frame, amend or distribute any of the Content of this website in any way without obtaining the prior written permission of Fair Oaks Capital Limited. All intellectual property rights in any part of the world which subsist in the Contents of this website and which belong to Fair Oaks Capital Limited, save as expressly granted, are hereby reserved. This website contains various registered and unregistered trade marks belonging to Fair Oaks Capital Limited. The registered trademarks include, but are not limited to, “Fair Oaks”, “Fair Oaks Capital” and the Fair Oaks Capital logo.

Jurisdiction

Use of this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales and any dispute arising in relation to this website is subject to the jurisdiction of the English courts.

Variation of Terms of Use

We reserve the right to vary these terms of use at any time and will post any variations here. You are advised to review these terms of use on a regular basis as you will be deemed to have accepted variations if you continue to use the website after they have been posted.

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