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Fund Selector: Scorned sector comes of age

Increasingly, there are signs of stress in equity and bond markets, and many are expecting the summer to see a pick-up in volatility, which could spur further interest in alternative areas of investment.

With a number of high-quality and proven funds in the absolute return sector, I think it is important we move past any outdated ideas that may still linger, and give serious consideration to a category of funds that – when used appropriately – have an established ability to materially benefit portfolios.

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Ben Seager-Scott is director of investment strategy at Tilney Bestinvest