Schroders has launched a new fund, dubbed Schroder Alternative Solutions Commodity Total Return, which will offer commodities exposure with a flexible approach.

The fund will be managed by Schroders’ commodities team, led by Geoff Blanning. It will invest in energy, agriculture and metals sectors globally.

The company said that the fund will adopt a highly flexible strategy which includes the ability to take short positions and the use of leverage.

Blanning said: "Schroder Alternative Solutions Commodity Total Return will provide a flexible and low risk option to those investors who wish to re-establish their commodity market exposure following nearly 5 years of relentless price declines, as well as to those investors looking to participate in commodity markets for the first time.

"The fund will also appeal to those investors seeking liquid alternative investments run by an experienced and specialist investment team."

Schroders global head of institutional John Troiano said: "The new fund is designed for investors who wish to participate in commodity markets to protect against the risk of inflation and invest in a potentially high return strategy, but who also wish to avoid the high downside risk inherent in a fully-invested approach."

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The fund is not yet registered for distribution in any jurisdictions.

Subject to regulatory approval, Schroders plans to make the fund available to professional investors in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the UK; for public distribution in Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore; and to qualified investors in Switzerland.