Next generation absolute return funds going global to diversify

The Debate

In this week's debate the increasing popularity and potential benefits of absolute return funds are discussed

Absolute return funds have risen in popularity over the past year and this week's debate looks at the best ways for portfolios to be positioned to maximise returns. Taking part in the discussion were Carlos Galvis, global fixed income portfolio manager at Credit Agricole Asset Management, Tanguy Le Saout, head of government bonds and value at risk portfolios at Pioneer Investment, and Iain Stewart, director of investment management global funds at Newton Investment Management. Define absolute returns. Carlos Galvis (CG): Absolute returns take the best of the traditional management and he...