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Why gender funds continue to disappoint

Of the 14 largest gender funds, most have underperformed their respective benchmarks over the past three years

By Kristen McGachey

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David Ricketts
Despite the hype, most funds following a gender lens investment strategy have so far struggled to outperform
Despite the hype, most funds following a gender lens investment strategy have so far struggled to outperform Photo: Getty Images

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There is a recurrent argument in asset management that investing in businesses that feature more women and minorities at the top produces superior returns.

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