Investment Conundrums: Aegon's Van den Heuvel on why 'Janus-faced' economic outlook means equity upside is limited

Having a diversified portfolio could soften blows in volatile market

Lauren Mason
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The outlook for the global economy is "Janus-faced", according to Aegon Asset Management's CIO Olaf van den Heuvel, who warned that global growth is likely to remain low and equity upside will therefore be "limited".

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