Ruffer Investment ManagementCapital preservation key to Ruffer's success

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In the second of a series looking at up-and-coming groups, we profile Ruffer Investment Management, which looks to diversification to limit downside risk and avoid what it calls the heresy of indexation

With many investors finally recovering money lost during recent bear market conditions, groups with a focus on capital preservation are likely to find favour with advisers looking to regain their clients' trust. One such company is private client firm Ruffer Investment Management, which is currently looking to raise its intermediary profile on the back of its outperforming Income and Equity & General funds. Capital preservation is central to Ruffer's investment philosophy, with the group attempting to generate positive absolute returns, year on year. A key part of this is not seeking ...