Absolute Return
FCA to investigate absolute return funds
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to investigate absolute return funds as part of its review into the asset management market, amid poor performance despite the flood of money being pumped into the strategy.
Janus Capital to roll out absolute return income fund
Janus Capital International has announced the launch of the Janus Absolute Return Income Fund across various European markets, including the United Kingdom.
Alternatives | 7 Mar 16
BlackRock launches factor-based absolute return Ucits
BlackRock has launched a style-factor driven multi-asset absolute return fund in a bid to provide investors with new sources of positive absolute return.
Alternatives | 14 Jan 16
Will multi-asset funds really deliver as markets head down?
Since Markowitz, multi-asset investing has been increasingly “en vogue”. The other trait that has caught the imagination – as well the attention of the regulators – is risk assessment.
Investors keep pouring money into GARS – is that a good idea?
The SLI GARS fund was the best-selling mutual fund in Europe in November, taking in €1bn in net new money. However, there are multi-strategy funds that perform much better.