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Global Absolute Return Strategies
If you want to give your clients a smoother investment journey then absolute return investing could be an ideal option. The Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund (GARS) from Standard Life Investments seeks to provide investors with the same returns that have historically been achieved from conventional long-term equity investment but with considerably less uncertainty. Overall, GARS aims to deliver an absolute return over rolling 12-month periods and has a target return of cash* +5% per annum (gross of fees) over rolling 3-year periods.
Our highly-experienced multi-asset investing team utilises a robust investment process to generate and implement a wide range of investment strategies. The team also understands the importance of risk management – a vital component of our success in delivering not just solid returns but solid risk-adjusted returns. As a result, we have built up a successful track record during an extremely volatile period for financial markets.
In this site, you can access videos to hear our experts’ latest views and find a range of resources on absolute return investing including a training module on derivatives. You will also find how to invest and identify your key contacts if you would like to get in touch.


