Stenham Asset Management has launched a new global macro fund of hedge funds in response to investor interest, the group claimed.

The Stenham Helix will invest in similar types of managers as the group's flagship fund of hedge funds, Stenham Trading. But the group said in a statement, it would aim to assemble a liquid portfolio provided by the underlying managers, offering monthly liquidity with 35 days' notice.

The fund will consist of a portfolio of 15 managers and target a return of 5 to 6 per cent, while keeping volatility low.

Javier Uribarren, investment director at Stenham Advisors, commented, 'We have never gated or restricted redemptions from any of our funds because our fundamental philosophy is to ensure that there is a comfortable match between the liquidity terms offered to investors and those available from the underlying hedge funds that form the investment portfolio.’

He added, ‘In the latter half of 2011, countries in the Eurozone came under growing pressure to show monetary and fiscal restraint, investable trends developed and  the  fundamental outlook became more accurately reflected in the pricing of financial assets. This environment is ideal for global macro strategies.'

Minimum investment in the fund is US$25,000 (£16,000) and has launched with US$36 million (£23 million) available in US dollars, pound sterling and Euro share classes.