The bear necessities

If you had invested in Gartmore UK Equity Bear at the beginning of May and stayed invested over the following weeks, then you would have been in a retail fund that has profited from the recent change in stock market conditions. The fund, which was originated by Govett many years ago, was one of a small number that made profits as the stock market suddenly declined. If you still feel bearish about the outlook for equities, then funds like Gartmore UK Equity Bear will merit your consideration; if the stock market goes into a prolonged decline then the fund could end up being one of the best...