It is better to choose a long/short fund manager rather than a traditional buy and hold equities manager, according to research house van Eyk's 2007 Sector Overview.
It is better to choose a long/short fund manager rather than a traditional buy and hold equities manager, according to research house van Eyk's 2007 Sector Overview.
Long/short managers were seen as more attractive to investors because they could hold onto assets like traditional equity managers but could also short stocks to shield against falling prices, van Eyk's co-head of research Jerome Lander said.
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Catholics revamp fixed interest »
Industry superannuation fund the Catholic Superannuation and Retirement Fund (CSRF) has revamped its fixed income portfolio.
Mercer backs alternatives »
Mercer has awarded $34.15 million in mandates to Tactical Global Management (TGM) and Lazard Asset Management to invest in alternative assets.
