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Investors are often told to diversify their risk across asset classes, industries, geographies and financial instruments. However, a factor that is seldom mentioned – at least in the retail market – is also diversifying portfolios to include complementary investment styles.
Bonds are currently Prescient’s preferred asset class
At Ashburton Investments we believe that investing in corporate debt is a good strategy to optimise returns, particularly during challenging global market conditions. Including listed corporate bonds and unlisted private loans in investment portfolios, traditionally run with cash, bonds and equities, can create a more balanced approach and help to mitigate risk.
South African investors were holders of more than R200 billion in money market unit trust funds at the end of August 2016. Given our current environment of low growth, high inflation, high unemployment as well as political instability, investors are faced with two critical decisions: either stay invested and bear the brunt of this tough economic environment, or switch to a fixed deposit account with a reputable bank.
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