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Delegate views from the Absolute Return Focus conference

Investment Week caught up with several delegates at the recent Absolute Return Focus to gauge their views on this area of the market. Is the absolute return more than just a marketing concept? Tim Cockerill, Rowan: It does seem a bit of a buzzword at the moment. We are seeing a large marketing strategy behind the concept with selective use of statistics, which could possibly make absolute returns look more appealing. Glyn Williams, MAC: It should be but the reality is a bit different. Some managers do not have the absolute return label but are conscious of not making a loss. Examples o...