A long/short equity strategy is designed to take advantage of the upside of markets, while minimising potential downside risks. The strategy seeks to profit from share price appreciation in its long positions and price declines in its short positions and aims to provide investors with returns that beat the benchmark, whatever the market conditions.

In this CPD-accredited article, the ins and outs of long/short equity strategies are explored and, by answering the quiz, provides 0.5 CPD.

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