Safe havens: Time for offence or defence?
A balance between offence and defence is necessary as some safe havens have lost their lustre, writes Pedro van Gaalen
30 April 2021 - 08:00
Capital preservation and liquidity become critical investment objectives during periods of market volatility. In their flight from risk, investors traditionally flock to conventional safe-haven assets to realise these benefits.
"A safe-haven asset typically holds its value because it is backed by a physical asset and serves as a store of value. These attributes can provide more certainty in returns," says Kim Rassou, portfolio manager at Old Mutual Wealth Tailored Fund Portfolios...
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