Absolute Return

Matrix has launched an absolute return bond fund to be managed by Lazard Asset Management.

Standard Life's Global Absolute Return Strategy was the top selling European total return vehicle in Q1 as the sector saw record sales in Europe, according to Lipper.

The managers of Polar Capital's UK Absolute Return fund have used the turbulence of the past fortnight to increase net market exposure to its highest level this year, adding to positions in favoured banks and miners.

ABSOLUTE RETURNS

ABSOLUTE RETURNS

Absolute return funds have grabbed investors' attention as increased volatility drives them to look for absolute returns through all market cycles.

Investment Week Conjecture

Aviva Investors has registered its Global Convertibles Absolute Return Sicav for sale in the UK.

Tony Lanning, head of multi-manager at Gartmore, explains the thinking behind the group's MultiManager Absolute Return fund range

Why are investment managers moving away from benchmark investing? It is increasingly unnecessary in a world of absolute returns, writes Legg Mason's Christopher Zuehlsdorff.