European Loan Tracker Summary
Core Content
This document provides a detailed overview of the Citi European Loan Tracker, which is a tool used to monitor and analyze the performance of European corporate loans. It is intended for institutional investors only and not for retail investors. The report includes data on the price, duration measure (DM), above par percentage, coverage-lite percentage, maturity, weight, and total size of different loan categories, as well as daily, MTD, and YTD changes in price and DM. Additionally, it includes macroeconomic indicators, high yield (HY) data, and credit default swap (CDS) information.
Main Categories and Key Information
1. Tracker Characteristics
| Category |
Price |
DM |
Above Par % |
Cov-Lite % |
12M Price Range |
12M DM Range |
Avg Yrs |
Tracker Size (€bn) |
Daily Change (Price) |
Daily Change (DM) |
MTD Change (Price) |
MTD Change (DM) |
YTD Change (Price) |
YTD Change (DM) |
| Citi EUR Lev Loan Tracker |
98.23 |
444 |
47.6% |
88.7% |
96.47 - 99.17 |
415 - 491 |
4.3 |
272.7 |
0.06 |
-2 |
0.54 |
-14 |
0.78% |
-0.07 |
| Non-Distressed |
98.68 |
431 |
48.6% |
88.8% |
97.26 - 99.62 |
401 - 467 |
4.3 |
266.7 |
0.06 |
-2 |
0.46 |
-12 |
0.75% |
-0.14 |
| 1st Lien |
98.23 |
444 |
47.6% |
88.7% |
96.47 - 99.17 |
415 - 491 |
4.3 |
272.7 |
0.06 |
-2 |
0.54 |
-14 |
0.78% |
-0.07 |
| Sponsored |
98.47 |
439 |
50.4% |
90.6% |
96.71 - 99.33 |
391 - 484 |
4.3 |
241.0 |
0.05 |
-1 |
0.00 |
-9 |
0.72% |
-0.19 |
| Non-Sponsored |
96.54 |
482 |
29.3% |
75.6% |
94.82 - 98.18 |
432 - 538 |
3.9 |
31.7 |
0.13 |
-3 |
0.97 |
-29 |
1.20% |
-0.38 |
2. 1st Lien Tranche Ratings
| Rating |
Price |
DM |
Above Par % |
Cov-Lite % |
12M Price Range |
12M DM Range |
Avg Yrs |
Tracker Size (€bn) |
Daily Change (Price) |
Daily Change (DM) |
MTD Change (Price) |
MTD Change (DM) |
YTD Change (Price) |
YTD Change (DM) |
| BBB/BB |
99.32 |
328 |
48.0% |
84.0% |
98.34 - 100.59 |
297 - 349 |
5.0 |
25.2 |
0.07 |
-2 |
0.22 |
-13 |
0.58% |
-0.54 |
| B+ |
99.14 |
373 |
48.9% |
84.4% |
97.29 - 100.34 |
346 - 423 |
4.6 |
42.2 |
0.10 |
-3 |
0.78 |
-21 |
0.98% |
-0.71 |
| B |
99.71 |
383 |
53.6% |
87.2% |
98.15 - 100.38 |
368 - 424 |
4.5 |
102.9 |
0.00 |
0 |
0.47 |
-13 |
0.74% |
-0.18 |
| B- |
96.61 |
521 |
41.0% |
95.2% |
95.44 - 98.35 |
468 - 550 |
3.8 |
71.5 |
0.00 |
0 |
0.36 |
-9 |
0.66% |
-0.19 |
| CCC and Lower |
87.18 |
1066 |
0.0% |
92.3% |
79.66 - 89.95 |
785 - 1269 |
2.5 |
10.9 |
0.12 |
-10 |
0.77 |
-11 |
1.78% |
0.04 |
3. 1st Lien Loan Sectors
| Sector |
Price |
DM |
Above Par % |
Cov-Lite % |
12M Price Range |
12M DM Range |
Avg Yrs |
Tracker Size (€bn) |
Daily Change (Price) |
Daily Change (DM) |
MTD Change (Price) |
MTD Change (DM) |
YTD Change (Price) |
YTD Change (DM) |
| Basic Materials |
97.69 |
431 |
11.1% |
83.3% |
96.20 - 100.36 |
366 - 471 |
4.2 |
13.7 |
-0.05 |
6 |
-0.23 |
31 |
0.83% |
0.35 |
| Communications |
97.29 |
501 |
32.4% |
78.4% |
93.92 - 97.29 |
478 - 588 |
4.0 |
33.7 |
0.12 |
-3 |
0.71 |
-21 |
0.93% |
-0.19 |
| Consumer, Cyclical |
98.53 |
431 |
44.7% |
93.6% |
96.71 - 99.53 |
405 - 477 |
4.5 |
39.1 |
-0.05 |
6 |
-0.23 |
31 |
0.74% |
0.35 |
| Consumer, Non-cyclical |
98.12 |
439 |
50.9% |
94.0% |
96.66 - 99.30 |
410 - 480 |
4.3 |
106.3 |
-0.18 |
-7 |
-0.45 |
-13 |
0.66% |
-0.18 |
| Diversified |
95.30 |
559 |
50.0% |
50.0% |
93.91 - 98.53 |
475 - 591 |
3.8 |
2.8 |
0.15 |
6 |
0.14 |
-3 |
0.36% |
0.15 |
| Financial |
99.84 |
388 |
80.8% |
84.6% |
98.08 - 100.40 |
372 - 433 |
4.6 |
17.9 |
0.00 |
0 |
0.60 |
-17 |
0.89% |
0.32 |
| Industrial |
99.18 |
436 |
45.0% |
85.0% |
97.37 - 100.09 |
400 - 487 |
4.2 |
33.4 |
-0.05 |
6 |
-0.23 |
31 |
0.58% |
0.35 |
| Technology |
97.13 |
471 |
53.1% |
90.6% |
93.81 - 98.18 |
437 - 573 |
4.1 |
25.4 |
0.17 |
-4 |
0.77 |
-11 |
0.89% |
0.04 |
4. Macro and HY & CDS Data
| Indicator |
Value |
Daily Change |
MTD Change |
YTD Change |
12M Low |
12M High |
| 2y Bund |
1.86 |
0.90 |
0.18 |
-21.79 |
1.62 |
3.12 |
| 5y Bund |
2.17 |
2.02 |
0.19 |
2.19 |
1.84 |
2.75 |
| 30y Bund |
3.08 |
4.50 |
0.20 |
48.88 |
2.26 |
3.25 |
| EURIBOR 1M |
2.09 |
-0.03 |
-0.08 |
-0.76 |
2.09 |
3.81 |
| EURIBOR 3M |
2.10 |
-0.03 |
-0.06 |
-0.61 |
2.10 |
3.82 |
| EURIBOR 6M |
2.16 |
-0.01 |
0.03 |
-0.41 |
2.10 |
3.79 |
| 5y US Treasury |
4.10 |
0.01 |
0.37 |
-0.28 |
3.38 |
4.65 |
| SOFR 3M |
4.32 |
0.00 |
0.06 |
0.02 |
4.21 |
5.35 |
| High Yield |
396.6 |
4.3 |
-28.4 |
54.8 |
306.8 |
493.3 |
| ITRX Gen 5y |
58.2 |
0.9 |
-10.0 |
0.6 |
50.3 |
87.6 |
| ITRX XOVER 5y |
305.0 |
3.7 |
-45.3 |
-8.1 |
275.1 |
438.2 |
Main Views
- The Citi EUR Lev Loan Tracker is a comprehensive tool for institutional investors, tracking European leveraged loans across various categories.
- Non-Distressed loans have the highest above par percentage and coverage-lite percentage, indicating relatively stable performance.
- Sponsored loans have a higher above par percentage but lower coverage-lite percentage compared to non-sponsored loans.
- The 1st Lien category shows mixed performance, with varying above par and coverage-lite percentages across different ratings.
- The BBB/BB and B+ ratings show relatively stable performance, while B and B- have more volatility.
- The CCC and Lower category shows the lowest above par percentage and significant volatility in both price and DM.
- The Financial sector shows the highest above par percentage, suggesting a positive outlook for this sector.
- The Technology sector has the highest coverage-lite percentage, indicating strong credit support.
- The Macro indicators suggest a generally stable environment, with some fluctuations in interest rates and EURIBOR.
- High Yield and CDS data indicate a mixed outlook, with some sectors showing negative trends.
Key Information
- The report is for institutional investors only and is not intended for retail investors.
- The Tracker is for informational purposes only and should not be used as an index or benchmark.
- Conflicts of interest may exist due to the Firm's involvement with covered companies, and investors should be aware of this.
- Important Disclosures include information on the Firm's ownership and compensation, which may influence the report's objectivity.
- The report includes recommendations and analyst affiliations, with a focus on non-US research analysts and their compliance with FINRA regulations.
- ESG factors are mentioned but not independently verified.
- The report highlights regulatory requirements and investment risks, including the potential for loss of principal and lack of liquidity.
- Investors are encouraged to consult their legal counsel for compliance with economic sanctions and other regulations.
- The Product is not an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell securities, and all information is subject to change without notice.
This summary provides a clear and concise overview of the Citi European Loan Tracker, highlighting key performance metrics, macroeconomic indicators, and important disclosures.