Architas Multi-Manager Limited has introduced two new investment funds that offer diversification with capital protection.

The company, which is part of the AXA Group, has launched the Diversified Protector 70 Fund, which will protect at least the highest 70 per cent of its highest ever share price, while the Protector 80 will protect 80 per cent of its highest ever share price.

The funds are both aimed at investors looking at the long term, between five and ten years, and Richard Philbin, chief information officer at Architas, believes they meet the needs of investors.

He added: What's really key is that our investment team continually researches and monitors the holdings in these funds to ensure the right mix of assets at all times.

There are some very interesting investment opportunities available that require an experienced and active investment team that can switch between assets efficiently.

Research by AXA Wealth recently found that most investment advisers had more confidence in the market than they did half a year ago, although they still felt the economic recovery would be slow and protracted.