Threadneedle launches Global Extended Alpha fund

The new addition to the range of '130/ 30 style strategies' is an extension of the Threadneedle higher alpha, long-only capability which is characterised by a fundamental, stock picking approach. This type of strategy allows customers to benefit from all Threadneedle investment insights, both positive and negative, as now permitted by the UCITS III Directive. The fund broadens the array of investment opportunities as it will be able to take both long and short positions in the world stock market. Whilst the fund is a traditional long-only portfolio of global equities, it is enhanced ...