Handelsbanken Latinamerika Impact Tema (A1 EUR)

Legal name: Handelsbanken Latinamerika Impact Tema (A1 EUR)
Equity Fund Registered in Sweden (UCITS) Bid

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Brief fund information 
Summary SFDR (172 kB)
The fund is actively managed and invests primarily in the Latin American and Central American markets. As a result, the fund has a currency exposure to these markets. The fund invests in companies whose business activities, products or services we consider have, or are expected to obtain, a positive impact on one or several of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in Agenda 2030 that have been adopted by the UN's Member States.

The thematic investment strategy means that investments are made in a limited area in which growth is expected to result in a structural change to the economy and society. This change provides good conditions to create profitable growth over the long term for companies operating within the thematic area.

For this fund, the fund company's Enhanced exclusion level applies. For information about sectors that the fund excludes, see the Detailed information tab.

The fund is reported as an Article 9 fund pursuant to EU regulation 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector (SFDR).

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Kristoffer Eklund

Fund manager

Kristoffer Eklund Experience in the fund industry 2008. Portfolio Manager since 1 January 2021.
Risk: 5/7
Risk  5/7
 
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Rating: 3
Total Rating™ 
30.06.2025
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EuapIndicator:2
SFDR
 
The fund has sustainable investments as its objective. Accordingly, the fund invests in companies with products and services that are considered as contributing positively to the direct fulfillment of one or several of the targets in Agenda 2030. Refer to the fund's prospectus for additional information.
The fund is reported as an Article 9 fund pursuant to EU regulation on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector (SFDR).

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  30.04.2025
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The sustainability rating is developed by the fund information company Morningstar. The rating measures how well the fund's investee companies manage sustainability risks relative to other funds within the same global Morningstar category. If the fund has invested in government bonds issued by sovereign states, the respective country's sustainability risk is included in the calculation. The analyzed funds can receive a sustainability rating between 1 and 5 globes, with 5 as the highest rating.

The fund complies with the UN Principles for Responsible Investments.

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Performance

Rate 11.07.2025 1 week 1 month 3 months 2025 1 year 5 years 10 years
29.08 EUR -4.69% -4.25% 15.03% 15.12% 0.38% 22.24% 12.23%

Portfolio 09.07.2025

Portfolio manager comments — Q2 2025
Fund performance was positive during the second quarter, rising by nearly 15% in SEK—despite a volatile start marked by concerns about tariffs and global trade. As uncertainty eased during the quarter, global equity markets broadly recovered.

Latin American currencies generally weakened against the US dollar, with the exception of the Mexican peso, which remained relatively stable. The Brazilian real depreciated, while Mexico’s central bank was able to begin cutting interest rates due to stable inflation.

Uncertainty surrounding Mexico’s role in the global manufacturing industry has influenced sentiment. However, on “Liberation Day” (April 2), it became clear that the region would be spared from new tariffs. We believe Mexico’s proximity to the US, cost efficiency, and strong industrial base will continue to benefit the country going forward.

The strongest contribution to fund performance came from an overweight in the financial sector, where the microfinance company Gentera stood out with a strong quarterly report, improved credit quality, and solid profitability. The Mexican stock exchange Bolsa Mex, as well as banks Banorte and Brazil’s Itau, also performed well.

Another Brazilian bank, Banco do Brasil, had the most negative impact on absolute returns after a weak quarterly report and increased credit losses in the agricultural sector, as farmers have been pressured by high interest rates and deteriorating end markets.

Two new holdings were added: the residential developer Direcional in Brazil, and Rede d’Or, a leading private healthcare provider. During the quarter, a takeover bid was made for Serena, a leader in renewable energy in Brazil, which led the fund to sell its holding.

In Chile, the year is shaped by election preparations. At the end of June, the left-wing coalition held primaries in which Jeanette Jara from the Communist Party won. Right-wing candidate José Antonio Kast is also receiving growing support in the polls. Overall, this signals increasing support for candidates outside the political center, although it is still too early to draw definitive conclusions.

Portfolio distribution 30.06.2025

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