Investments can be like friends. Some are made for a reason, some for a season, and some for life. As we move into the new year, Juliet Schooling Latter, director at FundCalibre, gives two funds fitting each of these categories.
Funds for a reason F&C Real Estate Securities Property - it's a bit of a dirty word at the moment as a number of physical property funds had to temporarily suspend trading last year, due to increased redemption post-EU referendum. But I still think property has a place in most portfolios. Moody's downgrades outlook for 'underwhelming' global asset management industry It gives greater diversification and income. An alternative is a fund that invests in property-related shares. In the very short term, real estate securities are highly correlated to the wider equity markets, but over...
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