Bolton: I am disappointed but do not regret my return

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Anthony Bolton has told investors he has no regrets about taking on the Fidelity China Special Situations trust, despite a "disappointing" run of performance.

The veteran stockpicker, who has announced his retirement, said the experience of managing the portfolio from his Hong Kong base was a fascinating one despite performance struggles. “This chapter on China has been the most interesting thing I have ever done,” Bolton said, as he confirmed he plans to return to the UK once he retires at the end of March 2014. Asked about the 2010 decision to return to fund management with the launch of the trust, the manager said "I do not regret it at all". “I remain a great bull of China and of the opportunities in China. I hope in nine months’ tim...

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