SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator

Rhea-AI Summary

SS&C Technologies Holdings reported a Forward Redemption Indicator of 2.37% for February 2021, marking an increase from 1.78% in January. This represents a 16% reduction in redemption notices year-over-year and the lowest February level since 2006. Hedge fund asset retention has remained strong post-COVID-19, indicating investor confidence. The next publication is set for March 19, 2021. The company notes that the indicator reflects actual investor redemption notifications that typically come 30-90 days ahead of redemption dates.

Positive

• 2.37% Forward Redemption Indicator for February 2021, up from 1.78% in January.
• 16% reduction in redemptions compared to February 2020.
• Eighth consecutive month of lower year-over-year redemptions.
• Lowest February redemption level since the indicator's inception in 2006.
• Strong overall hedge fund asset retention since early 2020.

Negative

• None.

WINDSOR, Conn., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced that the SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for February 2021 measured 2.37%, up from 1.78% in January.

"SS&C GlobeOp's Forward Redemption Indicator of 2.37% for February 2021 reflects a 16% reduction in redemption notices compared to 2.83% reported a year ago," said Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SS&C Technologies. "The 2.37% reading for February 2021 also marks the eighth consecutive month of lower year-over-year redemptions, as well as the lowest redemption level for any month of February since the Forward Redemption Indicator's inception in 2006. Hedge fund asset retention has been generally very strong at the industry level since the COVID-19 outbreak first roiled markets in early 2020."

The SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator represents the sum of forward redemption notices received from investors in hedge funds administered by SS&C GlobeOp on the SS&C GlobeOp platform, divided by the AuA at the beginning of the month for SS&C GlobeOp fund administration clients on the SS&C GlobeOp platform. Forward redemptions as a percentage of SS&C GlobeOp's assets under administration on the SS&C GlobeOp platform have trended significantly lower since reaching a high of 19.27% in November 2008. The next publication date is March 19, 2021.

Published on the 15th business day of the month, the SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator presents a timely and accurate view of the redemption pipeline for investors in hedge funds on the SS&C GlobeOp administration platform. Movements in the Indicator reflect investor confidence in their allocations to hedge funds. Indicator data is based on actual investor redemption notifications received. Unlike subscriptions, redemption notifications are typically received 30-90 days in advance of the redemption date. Investors may, and sometimes do, cancel redemption notices. In addition, the establishment and enforcement of redemption notices may vary from fund to fund.

SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index 

Base	100 points on 31 December 2005
Flash estimate (current month)	-0.33%*
Year-to-date (YTD)	-0.33%*
Last 12 month (LTM)	14.04%*
Life to date (LTD)	210.15%*
*All numbers reported above are gross

SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index 

Base	100 points on 31 December 2005
All time high	150.77 in September 2013
All time low	99.67 in January 2006
12-month high	131.40  in June 2020
12-month low	128.47 in January 2021
Largest monthly change	15.21 in January 2009

SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator             

All time high	19.27% in November 2008
All time low	1.78% in January 2021
12-month high	4.24% in June 2020
12-month low	1.78% in January 2021
Largest monthly change	9.60% in November 2008

About the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Index®

The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Index (the Index) is a family of indices published by SS&C GlobeOp. A unique set of indices by a hedge fund administrator, it offers clients, investors and the overall market a welcome transparency on liquidity, investor sentiment and performance. The Index is based on a significant platform of diverse and representative assets.

The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Index is available at www.sscglobeopindex.com or through a link on the homepage of www.sscglobeop.com. Alert and RSS subscriber options are available at www.sscglobeop.com. Index Twitter comments: #HFindex.

The SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index and the SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator provide monthly reports based on actual and anticipated capital movement data independently collected from all hedge fund clients for whom SS&C GlobeOp provides administration services on the SS&C GlobeOp platform.

The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index is an asset-weighted benchmark of the aggregate performance of funds for which SS&C GlobeOp provides monthly administration services on the SS&C GlobeOp platform. Flash estimate, interim and final values are provided, in each of three months respectively, following each business month-end.

While individual fund data is anonymized by aggregation, the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Index data will be based on the same reconciled fund data that SS&C GlobeOp uses to produce fund net asset values (NAV). Funds acquired through the acquisition of Citi Alternative Investor Services are integrated into the index suite starting with the January 2017 reporting periods. SS&C GlobeOp's total assets under administration on the SS&C GlobeOp platform represent approximately 10% of the estimated assets currently invested in the hedge fund sector. The investment strategies of the funds in the indices span a representative industry sample. Data for middle and back office clients who are not fund administration clients is not included in the Index, but is included in the Company's results announcement figures.

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale and technology.

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FAQ

What is the SSNC Forward Redemption Indicator for February 2021?

The SSNC Forward Redemption Indicator for February 2021 is 2.37%, an increase from 1.78% in January 2021.

How does the Forward Redemption Indicator compare year-over-year?

There is a 16% reduction in redemption notices compared to February 2020.

When will the next Forward Redemption Indicator be published?

The next publication date for the Forward Redemption Indicator is March 19, 2021.

What does a lower Forward Redemption Indicator signify?

A lower Forward Redemption Indicator signifies stronger hedge fund asset retention and increased investor confidence.

How long in advance do redemptions notifications typically occur?

Redemption notifications are typically received 30-90 days prior to the actual redemption date.