Investment Strategies
Multiple avenues to vessel ownership, shaped by prevailing market conditions, risk appetite and capital deployment objectives.
Asset Play
Positioning in mispriced vessels, capturing upside through market recovery and well-timed exits.
Value AppreciationYield Strategy
Stable, predictable income derived from long-term charters and embedded downside protection.
Income GenerationThematic Approach
Long-term value driven by structural trends, including decarbonization, shifting trades and cargo demand.
Growth ConvictionDiversified Portfolio
Balanced exposure across vessel types and charter profiles, for more resilient and consistent returns.
Multi AssetUnderstanding Each Investment Strategy
Detailed insights into the mechanics, risk profiles, and return characteristics of each investment strategy.
Asset Play
Investments aimed at benefiting from asset value appreciation as markets rebalance.
- Undervalued asset acquisition
- Opportunistic capital deployment
- Exit-focused return realization
Conservative
Capital stack
Appreciation
Returns profile
Short to Medium-term
Investment horizon
Yield Strategy
Investments focused on generating predictable and recurring cash flows.
- Contracted revenue streams
- Lower volatility structure
- Regular distributions
Structured
Capital stack
Yield
Returns profile
Medium-term
Investment horizon
Thematic Approach
Investments targeting value creation from evolving market dynamics and industry transformation.
- Decarbonization and efficiency improvements
- Thesis driven allocation
- Cost optimization initiatives
Moderate
Capital stack
Yield + appreciation
Returns profile
Long-term
Investment horizon
Diversified Portfolio
A diversified approach combining multiple strategies, vessel segments and market exposures.
- Multi-Strategy allocation
- Cross segment exposure
- Diverse return sources
Variable
Capital stack
Yield + appreciation
Returns profile
Rolling
Investment horizon
Strategy Comparison Overview
A side-by-side comparison of the different investment strategies
| Strategy | Returns | Distributions | Exposure | Investment horizon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Asset Play | Vessel appreciation | On Exit | Single Vessel | Short to Medium-term |
Yield Strategy | Operating Cash flow | Periodic | Single Vessel | Medium-term |
Thematic Approach | Operating + Appreciation | Varying | Single or Multi Asset | Long-term |
Diversified Portfolio | Operating + Appreciation | Periodic + On Exit | Multi Asset | Flexible |
Type of Returns
Each strategy generates returns differently. Yield-oriented ones prioritize regular cash distributions, while growth-focused strategies target back-ended returns driven by asset appreciation and exit timing.
- Dividends vs capital gains
- Ongoing income vs exit payoff
- Yield visibility vs upside potential
Market View
Strategies reflect differentiated convictions on market direction; positioning for cycle timing, locking in contracted income, or backing longer-term structural trends.
- Freight rate outlook
- Asset price direction
- Cycle timing conviction
Portfolio Role
Each strategy plays a different role in a broader portfolio. Some hedge macro risk. Others diversify beyond traditional assets or generate income through real asset exposure.
- Income vs growth objective
- Exposure across vessel classes
- Charter and market diversification
Exit
How and when investors can exit an investment, and the liquidity options available.
Dividends
Receive distributions generated from the asset’s free cash flows during the investment period.
Asset Sale
Realize returns when the underlying asset is sold at the end of the investment lifecycle.
Secondaries
Exit earlier by transferring your shares within the Helm investor network, subject to availability.
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