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Anthony Bolton's retirement from Fidelity China Special Situations Fund: Despite Bolton's success in UK fund management, his China Fund underperformed, leading to discounted shares and high expectations for new manager
The retirement of legendary fund manager Anthony Bolton from Fidelity China Special Situations Fund marks a significant shift in the investment landscape. Bolton, who had a stellar career managing Fidelity's UK special situations fund for 28 years, was unable to replicate his success in China. Despite his reputation for consistently beating the market and his rivals, the China Fund has underperformed both its peer group and its benchmark. This disappointment has led to the shares trading at a discount to their net asset value. Bolton's retirement marks the end of an era, and investors will be closely watching to see if the new manager can live up to the high expectations set by his predecessor. The challenge for the new manager will be to navigate the complexities of the Chinese market and find opportunities that have eluded Bolton. Ultimately, this departure serves as a reminder that even the most successful investors can face setbacks and that investing in international markets requires a deep understanding of the local economic and political landscape.