In for the high jump: Absolute return flows 'turning corner' despite investors shunning sector giants

Underperformance still present – for now

Lauren Mason
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A handful of the largest Targeted Absolute Return sector funds have given the underperforming peer group a "bad rep" over recent years, but investors appear to be waking up to opportunities outside the big brand names, research suggests.

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