Why diversification is only one element of multi-asset investing

Trustees need to look at the specifics of multi-asset funds before selecting a manager, Natasha Browne hears

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Trustees need to look at the specifics of multi-asset funds before selecting a manager, Natasha Browne hears

Multi-asset funds boast diversification as their main selling-point. By building a portfolio of low-correlated assets, the idea is that investors maximise their returns by offsetting losses in one ...

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