Post-game analysis : Multi-Asset Core Income part 1

Diversification worked, in contrast to the first half of the year, when the benefits of improved risk-adjusted returns were ignored in favour of chasing beta. The natural blend of equities and fixed income dampened volatility and reduced drawdowns while alternative asset classes, such as infrastructure and property, delivered relatively good, uncorrelated returns and income streams as markets weakened around them.

Next time, Nick Watson continues his post-match analysis of the Multi-Asset Core Income range’s performance last year with an outlook for 2019. 

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