Alternatives: Which assets should investors favour in 2019?

Demand for asset class will likely increase

Lauren Mason
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More defensive and lowly-correlated assets should become increasingly popular as we head into 2019, according to investment professionals, as lower returns and increasing volatility from mainstream equities and bonds looks likely.

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