The fund’s investment objective is to achieve a positive return over rolling 12 month periods. To achieve the investment objective, the fund will invest primarily in a portfolio of bonds and other fixed and floating rate securities denominated in various currencies issued by governments, government agencies, supra-national and corporate issuers worldwide. The full spectrum of available securities, including non-investment grade, may be utilised. In addition, foreign currency strategies may also be employed. Investment will be primarily in directly held transferable securities. The Fund may also invest in collective investment schemes, derivatives, cash, deposits, warrants and money market instruments.
Schroder Strategic Bond is the most flexible bond fund in our fixed income range.The fund provides access to a diverse range of regions and sectors,which we believe offer many more opportunities to enhance returns.It is able to focus solely on the top investment ideas generated by the global fixed income team.We have a `bottom up' approach to stock selection,with research forming the bedrock of our investment process,and we work to identify those areas that offer the best long-term prospects.Not only do we have the freedom to avoid parts of the market that we believe aren't appropriate for the fund at any given time, we can institute trades so the fund can profit when we believe aprice in a certain security is going to fall. This breadth of variety gives us the freedom to respond quickly to changing market conditions anywhere in the world.
