Investors often hear absolute return and think there is no chance of losing money. But the sector encompasses diverse approaches and produces inconsistent results, says Cherry Raynard.
While their aim of delivering positive returns every year is simple to understand, absolute return funds can be more complicated than they seem. Find out if they are right for you...
Fund management firms are launching products that aim to preserve and grow capital. Heather Connon examines whether managers of absolute return funds are up to the task.