The terms ‘multi-manager’ and ‘fund of funds’ are often used interchangeably, but traditionally fund of funds refers to the blending of holdings in external funds, typically Ucits funds, whereas multi-manager refers to the blending of external mandates, typically bespoke segregated accounts instead.
With a growing number of multi-manager funds available, how can advisers make sure they pick the best one for their client?
This guide will explain the charges for multi-manager funds, the different approaches to selecting funds and how to go about researching the different propositions available.
Supporting material was provided by Bill McQuaker, head of multi-asset at Henderson Global Investors; Graham Duce, co-head of multi-manager funds of Aberdeen Asset Management; Cedric Bucher, head of business development of Architas; Ian Aylward, head of multi-manager research at Aviva Investors; and Rob Burdett, co-head of multi-manager at F&C Investments.