BlackRock launches absolute return fund focusing on 'emerging' UK companies

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Jayna Rana
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BlackRock has today unveiled a long-short absolute return equity fund investing in UK companies at the early stage of their life cycle and/or those expecting to experience significant growth, Investment Week can reveal.

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