John Husselbee: Absolute return is not an absolute solution

'View from the front row'

clock • 4 min read

Many current investment talking points coalesce in absolute return funds, writes John Husselbee - from concerns over value for money and transparency to the growing realisation one size rarely fits all

Beyond performance - which, as we all know, is impossible to guarantee - value for money and transparency would likely top the wish-list for most people when it comes to investing in funds. For me, the onus is very much on the industry to get its house in order but, where it fails to do, regulators have shown themselves willing to step in. One manifestation of this is the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) long-running asset management survey and one of many areas singled out in that work is absolute return funds and how groups offering these market them to clients.  Absolute return ...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment

Party politics: Why investors should celebrate AIM's 30th birthday, even if the government won't

Party politics: Why investors should celebrate AIM's 30th birthday, even if the government won't

AIM has helped 4,000 businesses raise £135bn since launch

Eustace Santa Barbara
clock 19 June 2025 • 4 min read
AIM at 30: Why advisers should take a fresh look at the UK's junior market

AIM at 30: Why advisers should take a fresh look at the UK's junior market

'We see AIM as a jewel in the crown with long-term appeal for the right clients'

Oliver Brown
clock 17 June 2025 • 4 min read
Taking the rough with the smooth: How to navigate global market volatility

Taking the rough with the smooth: How to navigate global market volatility

'Like investing, smoothing isn't one-size-fits-all'

James Tothill
clock 13 June 2025 • 4 min read