Introducing GARS
Our Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund (GARS) aims to provide positive returns in a variety of market conditions. The Fund’s objective is to outperform UK 6 month LIBOR*, which is a proxy for cash returns. It has a performance target of LIBOR* +5% p.a. before asset management charges, over a rolling three-year period (please note that this return is not guaranteed).
In this section you’ll find all the details you need on the Fund, including how GARS operates within stringent risk management controls, in tandem with our innovative investment process.
Strategies glossary
We’ve put together a brief glossary explaining some of the terms you’re likely to come across when dealing with absolute return strategies.
Need more information?
If you’d like any more details on GARS, please speak to your usual Standard Life Investments Sales Manager or Standard Life Account Manager. Or if you’d prefer, you can call us on 0845 6060 062.
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- Seeks to provide positive investment returns in a variety of market conditions
- Highly diversified, aiming to achieve returns with a low correlation to other asset classes
- Robust and actively managed risk controls
- Based on our proven global investment philosophy and process
- Strong institutional track record achieved with low levels of volatility
- Regulated unit trust
- Daily pricing and dealing
