Top managers make greatest impact in Global Bond and EM sectors

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Top fund managers, capable of delivering the highest alpha level for investors, achieved the greatest degree of outperformance in the IMA Global Bond and Global Emerging Markets sectors over the past year.

This is according to data provider Trustnet which found its ‘Alpha Managers' outperformed respective peer groups in all asset classes over a turbulent period for the markets. Designed to highlight those who can consistently outperform over the long term, Trustnet says its Alpha Managers have provided additional returns for investors, with increased downside protection. Global Bonds Alpha Managers returned an average 21.4% over the year to 30 June, compared to an 8.9% jump for the sector. Meanwhile, Global Emerging Markets Alpha Managers climbed 3.5%, against a 14.1% fall for the sect...

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