Four funds to mitigate US election volatility

'Expect the unexpected'

John Monaghan, senior investment analyst at Square Mile, has named four funds which the firm believes will mitigate market uncertainty caused by the US presidential elections.

Monaghan said investors should consider favouring funds which offer investors protection in periods of uncertainty as he warns "expect the unexpected". Fed holds rates but signals rise this year He added: "One thing that can be sure about the US presidential election is that it will continue to cause uncertainty and markets do not thrive on uncertainty. "As polling day approaches, markets could become spooked once again and whilst many fund managers might try to shape their portfolios to benefit from (or protect against) either candidate winning, we believe it is unlikely they will...