Sep 15, 2008

Total-return strategies weather the storm

Investment solutions containing the names “Total return” and “Absolute return” look to use innovative investment techniques to achieve an attractive return above the risk-free interest rate.With the markets in turmoil over the last few months, these techniques have been criticized for failing to deliver the promised returns. Unfortunately, the two strategies are continually being confused with one another, and all too often the impression is conveyed that a positive return will always be achieved. This expectation belongs in the realm of fairytales, making disappointment inevitable.

The article on the "Private" website :
www.private.ag/media/2008/041/de/027_Total_return_strategies.pdf

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