Optinova Metals and Materials
Alternative · Global · Commodities
Figures refer to the share class ISIN DE000A1J3K94, currency EUR.
Key facts
- Associated firm
- OPTINOVA Investmentaktieng. m.TGV
- Asset class
- Alternative
- Geography
- Global
- Strategy
- Commodities
- Share class currency
- EUR
- Share class inception
- 04.10.2012
- Fund size
- 93 million (as at 14.09.2026)
- Management fee
- 1.10%
- Performance fee
- No
- UCITS
- Yes
- Registered in Switzerland
- No (qualified investors only)
Price history
Fund and benchmark rebased to 100 at 30.09.2021.
Table view
| Period | From | Fund (100 at start) | Benchmark from | Benchmark (100 at start) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 29.09.2025 | 125.3 | 29.09.2025 | 140.7 |
| 3Y | 29.09.2023 | 169.2 | 29.09.2023 | 155.3 |
| 5Y | 30.09.2021 | 175.0 | 30.09.2021 | 171.3 |
| Since 2017 | 31.07.2017 | 210.2 | 31.07.2017 | 201.3 |
Total return: distributions reinvested.
In EUR, the currency of the share class shown.
Comparison: Bloomberg Commodity TR USD.
The benchmark is in USD, not converted.
Fund history to 28.09.2026.
Benchmark history to 28.09.2026.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results, and the value of investments can fall as well as rise.
Performance against the benchmark
Data as of 31.08.2026.
| 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | Volatility | Sharpe R. | Max DD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FundISIN DE000A1J3K94, currency EUR | 7.03 | -1.15 | -6.74 | 9.57 | 50.40 | 3.48 | 2.19 | 40.50 | 20.42 | 11.88 | 18.13 | 0.99 | -13.66 |
| BenchmarkBloomberg Commodity TR USD | 7.39 | 5.63 | 18.36 | 32.06 | 15.77 | 5.38 | -7.91 | 42.79 | 15.13 | 12.22 | 13.98 | 0.75 | -11.79 |
| Differencefund minus benchmark, in percentage points | -0.36 | -6.78 | -25.09 | -22.49 | 34.63 | -1.90 | 10.11 | -2.29 | 5.29 | -0.35 | – | – | – |
Within the list: OpenList — Real Assets
Compared with the alternative funds on OpenList — Real Assets (6 funds), each in the share class and currency its list shows. Returns are in each share class's own currency and are not converted.
| This fund | Group median | Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return 1Y | 40.50 | 40.41 | 3 of 6 |
| Return 3Y p.a. | 20.42 | 17.24 | 1 of 5 |
| 3Y p.a. over its own benchmark | 5.29 | 2.11 | 2 of 5 |
| Volatility 3Y | 18.13 | 15.62 | 5 of 5 |
| Sharpe ratio 3Y | 0.99 | 0.92 | 1 of 5 |
| Max drawdown 3Y | -13.66 | -9.81 | 5 of 5 |
| Management fee | 1.10% | 0.78% | 6 of 6 |
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.
Return against risk, 3 years
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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
– means not applicable.
Period figures as of 31.08.2026.
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Fund commentary
Investment rationale
The fund is not authorised for public distribution in Switzerland. Optinova Metals & Materials I-EUR is a specialized global commodities-related equity fund designed to deliver medium- to long-term capital growth through exposure to companies active in the extraction and processing of raw materials, complemented by exchange-traded commodity instruments. With a UCITS structure, daily availability, a recommended holding period of 7 years, and a PRIIPs summary risk indicator of 4, it is positioned for investors with a medium-term horizon and advanced financial market experience who can tolerate significant fluctuations and losses. The documents state that investors should not require capital protection and may face substantial losses, including total loss of invested capital. Given its concentrated exposure to metals, materials, and commodity-linked instruments rather than broad multi-asset diversification, it fits more naturally as a distinct satellite allocation than as a general core holding.
Investment strategy
The stated objective is to achieve medium- to long-term capital appreciation. The fund is actively managed and invests globally, predominantly in equities of companies involved in the extraction and processing of raw materials, and may additionally invest in exchange-traded commodity instruments, especially precious metal and industrial metal ETCs; as of 31.08.2026, the portfolio included equities, precious metals ETCs, other ETCs, cash, money market instruments, and money market ETFs. It is not managed with reference to a benchmark, although a comparison index is shown for illustration only: 45% MSCI World Materials / 55% Bloomberg Commodity in EUR. The fund is EUR-denominated, accumulating, available daily, has an unlimited term, and the key information document states a recommended holding period of 7 years.
Investment philosophy
• The fund invests globally and systematically in undervalued equities of companies active in the extraction and processing of raw materials, with additional exposure through precious metal and industrial metal ETCs.
• Security selection is carried out by the fund management using a structured investment process, and the selection of individual investments lies with the managers in the active management approach.
• Sustainability factors are systematically integrated into the investment process for this Article 8 SFDR fund, including the use of ESG ratings from LSEG Data & Analytics to assess issuers.
• Exclusion criteria are applied, notably for controversial business areas and serious violations of international norms; the key information document specifically names exclusions covering material activities in armaments, tobacco, or pornography, serious UN Global Compact breaches, and sovereign issuers classified as “not free” by Freedom House.
• As of 31.08.2026, the portfolio was positioned mainly in Materials (72.60%), with fund structure of 49.77% equities, 16.99% precious metals ETCs, 15.69% ETCs, 9.16% cash, 7.21% money market, and 1.18% money market ETFs; the largest country weights were Ireland 23.01%, Japan 12.92%, and Germany 10.72%, and top holdings included Nippon Yakin Kogyo, Aichi Steel, Sumitomo Metal Mining, ArcelorMittal, and Oji Paper.
Management team
The fund managers are Norbert A. Völler and Armin Sabeur. The fund manager start date is given as 04.10.2012. They are presented jointly as the named managers responsible for the portfolio.
The asset manager
The fund is managed by Optinova Investmentaktiengesellschaft mit TGV, which is also identified as the manufacturer of the product. The company was founded in July 2012 and is based at Falkensteiner Str. 1, 61462 Königstein, Germany. The documents state that the firm aims to launch funds with a value-oriented character and that its responsible persons bring long-standing securities market experience gained in work for family offices, now applied in active portfolio management. State Street Bank GmbH is the depositary and Universal Investment GmbH is the administrator.
Strengths
The fund is distinguished by its focused global exposure to metals, materials, and commodity-linked instruments rather than a generalist equity mandate. It combines direct equity selection in raw-material extraction and processing companies with ETC exposure to precious and industrial metals, which gives it a broader toolkit within its specialist segment. The mandate also incorporates Article 8 SFDR environmental and social characteristics, with ESG ratings from LSEG Data & Analytics and explicit exclusion criteria embedded in the process. Daily dealing, UCITS compliance, and an accumulating share class are paired with a portfolio that still remains clearly specialized in the materials complex.
Risks
The key information document assigns the fund to risk class 4 on a scale of 1 to 7, and the fund factsheet also presents the share class as subject to medium fluctuations with moderate opportunity and loss risk. Liquidity risk is also identified in operational terms: redemptions are generally possible on valuation days, but the management company may suspend or restrict redemptions in extraordinary circumstances, or apply a dilution levy, which could prevent or limit withdrawals or create additional costs. Portfolio structure and positioning also imply concentration risk through its heavy exposure to the Materials sector and commodity-related instruments, while sustainability implementation is based on ESG integration and exclusions rather than an Article 9 sustainable investment strategy.