Amber Equity Fund
Alternative · Global · Market Neutral
Figures refer to the share class ISIN LU0968833664, currency EUR.
Recent performance
The EUR class returned +0.88% over one year to 2026-09-30. The WSP comparator (EUR 3-month deposit + 6%) returned +8.37%, a difference of -7.50 percentage points. Over the final three months, the fund returned +7.15%.
Key facts
- Associated firm
- Amber Capital Italia SGR S.p.A.
- Asset class
- Alternative
- Geography
- Global
- Strategy
- Market Neutral
- Share class currency
- EUR
- Share class inception
- 02.10.2013
- Fund size
- 51 million (as at 14.09.2026)
- Management fee
- 0.00%
- Performance fee
- No
- UCITS
- Yes
- Registered in Switzerland
- Yes (qualified investors only)
Performance in context
Growth from the same starting value
Fund · WSP comparator: EUR 3-month deposit + 6%
Exact chart values
| Month | Fund | WSP comparator: EUR 3-month deposit + 6% |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| 2023-10 | 97.36 | 100.88 |
| 2023-11 | 101.03 | 101.70 |
| 2023-12 | 104.19 | 102.51 |
| 2024-01 | 108.88 | 103.44 |
| 2024-02 | 111.07 | 104.26 |
| 2024-03 | 110.50 | 105.06 |
| 2024-04 | 113.01 | 106.01 |
| 2024-05 | 119.04 | 106.91 |
| 2024-06 | 116.74 | 107.72 |
| 2024-07 | 118.37 | 108.67 |
| 2024-08 | 119.59 | 109.54 |
| 2024-09 | 118.70 | 110.44 |
| 2024-10 | 120.31 | 111.32 |
| 2024-11 | 118.31 | 112.14 |
| 2024-12 | 123.07 | 113.04 |
| 2025-01 | 123.83 | 113.90 |
| 2025-02 | 127.53 | 114.67 |
| 2025-03 | 132.45 | 115.50 |
| 2025-04 | 135.17 | 116.30 |
| 2025-05 | 145.05 | 117.09 |
| 2025-06 | 148.09 | 117.89 |
| 2025-07 | 150.93 | 118.69 |
| 2025-08 | 152.51 | 119.44 |
| 2025-09 | 153.30 | 120.28 |
| 2025-10 | 151.32 | 121.09 |
| 2025-11 | 147.76 | 121.83 |
| 2025-12 | 151.16 | 122.71 |
| 2026-01 | 148.45 | 123.52 |
| 2026-02 | 146.43 | 124.27 |
| 2026-03 | 141.26 | 125.14 |
| 2026-04 | 145.64 | 125.97 |
| 2026-05 | 146.52 | 126.76 |
| 2026-06 | 144.33 | 127.66 |
| 2026-07 | 148.66 | 128.56 |
| 2026-08 | 151.93 | 129.46 |
| 2026-09 | 154.64 | 130.35 |
Growth of 100 · EUR total returns. Monthly observations, income reinvested.
Fund valuations: 2023-09-29 to 2026-09-30. Comparison valuations: 2023-09-29 to 2026-09-30. Each calendar month uses its last available source observation; fund and comparison dates can differ.
Figures as of 30.09.2026. Calendar-year returns cover the years shown.
| 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | Volatility | Sharpe R. | Max DD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FundISIN LU0968833664, currency EUR | 1.79 | 7.15 | 9.47 | 2.30 | 22.83 | 18.12 | 9.69 | 0.88 | 15.64 | 9.95 | 8.52 | 1.44 | -7.85 |
| BenchmarkEUR 3-month deposit + 6% | 0.69 | 2.10 | 4.16 | 6.22 | 8.56 | 10.27 | 9.65 | 8.37 | 9.24 | 8.45 | – | – | – |
| Differencefund minus benchmark, in percentage points | 1.10 | 5.04 | 5.31 | -3.92 | 14.27 | 7.85 | 0.04 | -7.50 | 6.40 | 1.50 | – | – | – |
Reporting dates by figure
- LU0968833664 — 30.09.2026: 1M, 3M, 6M, YTD, 1Y, 3Y, 5Y, Volatility, Sharpe R., Max DD, Benchmark 1M, Benchmark 3M, Benchmark 6M, Benchmark YTD, Benchmark 1Y, Benchmark 3Y, Benchmark 5Y; 31.12.2025: 2025, Benchmark 2025; 31.12.2024: 2024, Benchmark 2024; 31.12.2023: 2023, Benchmark 2023
Has the advantage depended on the entry date?
The fund finished ahead in 18 of 25 overlapping one-year windows ending 2024-09 to 2026-09. These windows overlap; this is historical frequency, not a forecast probability.
Rolling one-year relative wealth
Exact chart values
| Month | Rolling one-year relative wealth |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 7.49 |
| 2024-10 | 11.97 |
| 2024-11 | 6.21 |
| 2024-12 | 7.12 |
| 2025-01 | 3.28 |
| 2025-02 | 4.40 |
| 2025-03 | 9.03 |
| 2025-04 | 9.02 |
| 2025-05 | 11.26 |
| 2025-06 | 15.91 |
| 2025-07 | 16.74 |
| 2025-08 | 16.95 |
| 2025-09 | 18.58 |
| 2025-10 | 15.63 |
| 2025-11 | 14.95 |
| 2025-12 | 13.14 |
| 2026-01 | 10.55 |
| 2026-02 | 5.95 |
| 2026-03 | -1.56 |
| 2026-04 | -0.52 |
| 2026-05 | -6.70 |
| 2026-06 | -10.00 |
| 2026-07 | -9.06 |
| 2026-08 | -8.09 |
| 2026-09 | -6.92 |
Relative wealth = (1 + fund return) ÷ (1 + benchmark return) − 1. It differs from subtracting percentage returns.
How far below its previous high?
Fund · WSP comparator: EUR 3-month deposit + 6%
Exact chart values
| Month | Fund | WSP comparator: EUR 3-month deposit + 6% |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2023-10 | -2.64 | 0.00 |
| 2023-11 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2023-12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-02 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-03 | -0.52 | 0.00 |
| 2024-04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-05 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-06 | -1.93 | 0.00 |
| 2024-07 | -0.56 | 0.00 |
| 2024-08 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09 | -0.74 | 0.00 |
| 2024-10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-11 | -1.66 | 0.00 |
| 2024-12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2025-01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2025-02 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2025-03 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2025-04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2025-05 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2025-06 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2025-07 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2025-08 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2025-09 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2025-10 | -1.29 | 0.00 |
| 2025-11 | -3.62 | 0.00 |
| 2025-12 | -1.40 | 0.00 |
| 2026-01 | -3.16 | 0.00 |
| 2026-02 | -4.48 | 0.00 |
| 2026-03 | -7.85 | 0.00 |
| 2026-04 | -5.00 | 0.00 |
| 2026-05 | -4.42 | 0.00 |
| 2026-06 | -5.85 | 0.00 |
| 2026-07 | -3.02 | 0.00 |
| 2026-08 | -0.90 | 0.00 |
| 2026-09 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Deepest month-end decline for this class: -7.85%.
2023-09-29 to 2026-09-30 · EUR total returns. Declines are measured against the highest month-end value within this window. Intra-month falls are not shown; this is not daily maximum drawdown.
Where did the gains and setbacks occur?
Fund return · % in EUR
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | -2.64 | +3.77 | +3.13 |
| 2024 | +4.50 | +2.01 | -0.52 | +2.27 | +5.34 | -1.93 | +1.39 | +1.03 | -0.74 | +1.35 | -1.66 | +4.02 |
| 2025 | +0.62 | +2.99 | +3.85 | +2.06 | +7.31 | +2.09 | +1.92 | +1.05 | +0.52 | -1.29 | -2.35 | +2.30 |
| 2026 | -1.79 | -1.36 | -3.53 | +3.10 | +0.61 | -1.50 | +3.00 | +2.19 | +1.79 | — | — | — |
Benchmark return · % in EUR
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +0.88 | +0.82 | +0.79 |
| 2024 | +0.90 | +0.79 | +0.77 | +0.90 | +0.85 | +0.76 | +0.88 | +0.80 | +0.82 | +0.80 | +0.73 | +0.80 |
| 2025 | +0.76 | +0.67 | +0.73 | +0.69 | +0.68 | +0.69 | +0.68 | +0.63 | +0.70 | +0.68 | +0.61 | +0.72 |
| 2026 | +0.66 | +0.61 | +0.70 | +0.66 | +0.63 | +0.71 | +0.70 | +0.70 | +0.69 | — | — | — |
Fund minus benchmark · percentage points
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | -3.52 | +2.95 | +2.33 |
| 2024 | +3.60 | +1.22 | -1.28 | +1.37 | +4.49 | -2.69 | +0.51 | +0.23 | -1.56 | +0.55 | -2.39 | +3.22 |
| 2025 | -0.14 | +2.31 | +3.13 | +1.36 | +6.64 | +1.41 | +1.24 | +0.41 | -0.18 | -1.97 | -2.97 | +1.58 |
| 2026 | -2.45 | -1.97 | -4.23 | +2.44 | -0.03 | -2.21 | +2.30 | +1.49 | +1.10 | — | — | — |
Green: positive; red: negative. Grey cells are outside the displayed history. Month-end observations; no missing month is filled or interpolated.
Fund valuations: 2023-09-29 to 2026-09-30. Comparison valuations: 2023-09-29 to 2026-09-30. Each calendar month uses its last available source observation; fund and comparison dates can differ.
Within the list: OpenList — Alternatives
Compared with the alternative funds on OpenList — Alternatives (28 funds), each in the share class and currency its list shows. Returns are in each share class's own currency and are not converted.
Performance and risk figures as of 30.09.2026.
| This fund | Group median | Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return 1Y | 0.88 | 9.04 | 27 of 28 |
| Return 3Y p.a. | 15.64 | 10.68 | 2 of 27 |
| 3Y p.a. over its own benchmark | 6.40 | 1.83 | 7 of 27 |
| Volatility 3Y | 8.52 | 5.63 | 25 of 27 |
| Sharpe ratio 3Y | 1.44 | 1.26 | 7 of 27 |
| Max drawdown 3Y | -7.85 | -3.88 | 24 of 27 |
| Management fee | 0.00% | 1.01% | 1 of 26 |
Position 1 is the highest value, except for volatility and the management fee, where 1 is the lowest; for max drawdown, 1 is the smallest fall. Only figures with the same reporting date are compared.
Return against risk, 3 years
Price history
Fund and benchmark rebased to 100 at 29.10.2021.
Table view
| Period | From | Fund (100 at start) | Benchmark from | Benchmark (100 at start) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 27.10.2025 | 103.2 | 31.10.2025 | 107.6 |
| 3Y | 31.10.2023 | 162.6 | 31.10.2023 | 129.2 |
| 5Y | 29.10.2021 | 161.7 | 29.10.2021 | 149.4 |
| Since 2019 | 31.10.2019 | 205.3 | 31.10.2019 | 166.5 |
Total return: distributions reinvested.
In EUR, the currency of the share class shown.
Comparison: Compounded cash-rate comparison.
Assigned benchmark: EUR 3-month deposit + 6%. The comparison shows a compounded cash rate.
Fund history to 27.10.2026.
Benchmark history to 30.09.2026.
The table shows each series at its own ending date; the comparison periods are not identical.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results, and the value of investments can fall as well as rise.
Chart methodology
Charts use dated total-return observations, including reinvested income. Each calendar month uses the last available observation. Fund and comparison valuation dates may differ. Month-end drawdowns exclude falls within a month. Past performance does not predict future returns.
WSP report
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Performance: in %, in the currency of the share class shown. 3Y and 5Y are annualised. Volatility and Sharpe ratio are over three years; Max DD is the largest fall over three years.
Benchmark: each fund is measured against the index its own documents name. Where WSP measures a fund against a comparator of its own instead, the row names it: a tracker or a blend of the markets the fund invests in, or a cash-plus hurdle
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How this fund works
Investment rationale
Amber Equity seeks consistent absolute returns using a flexible European equity strategy with a particular focus on Italy. Its long/short and arbitrage approaches allow the manager to pursue company-specific and relative-value opportunities. Class C-EUR has a summary risk indicator of 3 out of 7 and a recommended holding period of five years. Absolute return is an objective, not a capital guarantee; investors can lose some or all of their investment.
2026-03-01
How the strategy works
The fund invests directly and through derivatives, primarily in European equities with an Italian focus. Fundamental company analysis supports directional positions, equity pairs and several forms of arbitrage. Derivatives can create short positions and leverage as well as hedge risks. Global exposure is monitored using absolute Value at Risk. Expected derivative leverage, measured by the sum of notionals, is 100–350% of net asset value including currency hedges, or 100–250% excluding them; these are indicative ranges rather than binding limits. Investments in UCITS and other collective investment undertakings are limited to 10% of assets. When market conditions require, all assets may be held in term deposits or money-market instruments. The fund is actively managed without reference to a benchmark. Class C-EUR accumulates income and is denominated in euros.
2026-03-01
Investment philosophy
• The fund seeks consistent absolute returns through a flexible, fundamental, bottom-up investment approach.
• It invests primarily in European equities, with a focus on Italian investments. Issuers may be based elsewhere, but their domicile or principal economic activity is generally European.
• Strategies may include directional long and short positions, long/short equity pairs, capital structure and risk arbitrage, share-class arbitrage, holding-company discounts and relative-value opportunities. Short positions are implemented only through derivatives.
• Derivatives may be used for investment and hedging. The portfolio may also hold debt securities, cash and money-market instruments.
• Sustainability risks may be considered qualitatively at individual holding level, but the fund has neither a sustainable-investment objective nor an environmental or social promotion mandate.
2026-03-01
Distinctive features
The strategy combines fundamental European equity analysis with an Italian investment focus and a broad range of long/short and arbitrage techniques. The manager can adjust both market exposure and the mix of company-specific opportunities, including holding-company discounts and relative-value positions. The mandate also permits defensive allocations to cash and money-market instruments when conditions warrant. Class C-EUR reinvests income, and the fund operates without a benchmark constraint.
2026-03-01
Risks
Class C-EUR has a summary risk indicator of 3 out of 7, based on a five-year holding period. Capital is not guaranteed. The portfolio is exposed to equity-market movements and to the outcome of its European and Italian company selections and arbitrage positions. Derivatives and leverage can amplify gains and losses; short positions may lose value when the underlying securities rise. Currency movements can affect investments denominated in currencies other than the euro and investors whose home currency differs from the share class. The fund is a complex product intended for investors who understand derivatives and their risks.
2026-03-01
Asset manager
Waystone Management Company (Lux) S.A. is the Luxembourg management company, authorised and supervised by the CSSF. Amber Capital Italia SGR S.p.A., based in Milan and authorised by the Bank of Italy, is the investment manager and distributor of the Amber Equity Fund. The fund is a sub-fund of Alpha UCITS SICAV.
2026-03-01