Investing for absolute returns

Investors have long searched for higher returns with lower levels of volatility. To meet this need, we developed the Global Absolute Return Strategies portfolio (GARS).

Investors have tried to lower risk levels in their equity portfolios. They have traditionally had to accept lower potential returns through diversification into other assets such as government bonds, credit, private equity, commercial property, hedge funds and commodities. Investors have become increasingly dissatisfied with the cost of this approach as it’s failed to deliver diversification in certain market conditions.

To address this problem, we launched GARS for institutional investors in June 2006. Now available to both institutional and retail investors in several countries, it has been resilient in challenging times. GARS seeks to provide positive investment returns in all market conditions. Our experienced investment team combines traditional investments, such as equities, bonds, property and cash, with advanced strategies to profit from inefficiencies in global markets.

We take a robust approach to risk management and control. As a result, we expect GARS to exhibit one third to one half of the investment risk of a conventional portfolio with a similar long-term investment potential.