The IMA Sterling Strategic Bond sector has become increasingly popular in recent years, with its flexibility hugely attractive in a low yield environment.
A small number of funds have been taking the bulk of assets, none more so than the M&G Optimal Income portfolio, which is now more than £22bn in size. While Richard Woolnough's fund is a very good choice and we rate it highly, there is much more to the sector than Optimal Income. Indeed, the size of this particular fund means it has trouble investing in the less liquid parts of the market. This is where something like the PFS TwentyFour Dynamic Bond fund comes in. Strong performance and the growing reputation of Eoin Walsh and co have led to strong inflows of late, pushing assets from...
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