GAM expands multi-asset range with pair of target return funds

Offer alternative to bonds

Laura Dew
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GAM has added two new target return funds to its multi-asset range to be managed by Larry Hatheway, the group's head of multi-asset portfolio solutions and chief economist.

The GAM Star Target Return and Star Target Return Plus funds seek to produce consistent, uncorrelated net returns of LIBOR +3% and 5% per annum respectively, without significant equity, duration or credit risk. The funds wil be invested in direct securities, holding around 20-30 positions each in global equities, bonds, currencies and commodities. The eight-strong team managing the fund is headed up by Hatheway (pictured), group head of multi-asset portfolio solutions and chief economist. Hatheway said: "GAM has been managing multi-asset solutions since 1983 and the launch of the t...

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