7IM Real Return boosts inflation protection after being hurt by 'crushed' expectations

Matthew Yeates outlines roadmap for fund's recovery

Mike Sheen
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The 7IM Real Return fund is positioning for a rise in inflation heading into the remainder of 2020 and next year, according to lead manager Matthew Yeates, after the strategy was punished when inflation expectations were "crushed" in the market turmoil in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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