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What is a fund manager?

A fund manager is a financial expert who decides where to invest large sums of money on behalf of others, like pension funds or wealthy families such as the Rausings. They research markets and companies to pick investments that will grow in value, aiming to get the best returns for their clients.

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What is active management? What is passive management? How do fund managers get paid?