Newton outperforms in global bond sector

the core government bond fund beats rest of the global bond sector

Just four global bond sector funds found themselves in negative territory at the end of the three years to 28 February. Unsurprisingly it was one of the core government securities funds that found itself top of the pile as investors sought sanctuary from equities. Top-placed Newton International Bond pipped several funds to the post with a three-year return of 38.13%, bid to bid, ahead of the sector mean of 23.15%. Of the 41 funds in the sector, 14 posted returns above 30%, 18 managed 20%-30%, three returned 10%-20% and just two 0%-10%. Of the four funds posting negative returns, Invesc...