In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, Ed Kohlhepp's clients are as interested in preserving their capital as they are in increasing it. As markets become more unpredictable, Mr. Kohlhepp, ...

Much of the confusion about what an absolute-return portfolio is arises from the rather cavalier way that some of these funds are labeled. Many funds are advertised as absolute-return plays simply ...

Mutual fund companies looking to attract investors are betting on the words "absolute return." Twelve absolute-return funds have begun since the start of 2010, according to Morningstar Inc., bringing ...

It has become customary in every market downturn to point out the weak performance from absolute return funds. While many had a ‘good’ financial crisis, in aggregate the sector has not delivered well ...

Weights are subject to change and may have changed since the date specified. Small differences in rounding may occur and percentages may not add up to 100%. Source: Allspring Funds Management, LLC.

Around 12 equity mutual funds have offered over 300% absolute return in the last five years, according to an analysis by ETMutualFunds. There were around 201 funds in the mentioned time horizon, of ...