EdenTree IM launches short-dated bond fund

The fund, which as part of the Amity range has an explicit ethical and SRI focus, consists of a portfolio of sterling-denominated short duration corporate and government bonds. Managed by David Katimbo-Mugwanya (pictured) and Chris Hiorns, the fund aims to preserve capital and generate income via investment grade credit instruments with average credit ratings of A or better. EdenTree CIO Robin Hepworth said the success of the existing Amity Sterling Bond fund, which has outperformed the IA Sterling Strategic Bond sector over one, three and five years (to 31 August 2017, according to F...