Henderson invests in Asia-Pacific property

Henderson Global Investors has launched the Luxembourg-based Asia-Pacific Property Equities fund. Chris Reilly, manager of Henderson Asia-Pacific Property Equities, said around 50% of the fund will be invested in real estate investment trusts (Reits) with the remainder in listed property company shares. He said: "Reits have a lower correlation to equities than listed property companies. There are also many different managers within the Reits market. "Further diversification comes from the three main commercial property sectors: retail, industrial and offices. Diversification is also de...