Schroders has launched a new fund focused on alternatives, which is says comes at a “critical” time for investors.
The Alternatives fund will be blended into the firm’s model portfolio solutions range and was announced by Schroder Investment Solutions (SIS), its IFA outsourcing business.
Alex Funk, chief investment officer at SIS called the fund a “technical democratisation” of alternative assets for investors.
He said: “Ultimately, accessing alternative investments or multi asset portfolios is critical. Now, think about some of the traditional alternatives.”
“I think it is a step in the right direction in a world where volatility remains a problem.”
The fund has been in the works for the past 12 months and was launched at the start of September. Schroders has spent the past six weeks getting it on all the necessary platforms.