FCA: Absolute return funds offer 'high likelihood' of negative performance
Funds can also have high volatility
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has targeted the absolute return sector in its asset management study, suggesting there is a "relatively high likelihood" an absolute return fund would provide negative performance.
While acknowledging absolute return funds can fulfil a role for investors, the FCA highlighted a myriad of concerns about the sector, which has grown substantially in recent years. The Targeted Absolute...
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