The power of bonds to perform for investors

The M&G Optimal Income fund is one of the most unconstrained bond funds available on the market. Lau...

The M&G Optimal Income fund is one of the most unconstrained bond funds available on the market. Launched in December 2006, fund manager Richard Woolnough has the freedom to invest across the entire fixed income universe. This means he can focus the fund on high yield bonds, investment grade corporate bonds or government bonds of any maturity depending on where he sees the most value. Richard aims to use the fund's flexibility, coupled with his investment management expertise, to consistently outperform its official sector, the IMA UK Other Bond sector, as well as the UK Corporate Bond se...