Living in interesting times

With markets volatile and uncertain, investors should be avoiding the next big thing and plumping for 'safer', multi-asset, risk-appropriate investments

The predictions that 2008 would be an interesting year for investors are turning out to be well-founded. Ongoing stock market volatility, an apparent steady decline in residential property prices and the continuing credit crunch are all giving those looking for a home for their money some pause for thought. Given the current level of uncertainty and the often conflicting messages put out by investment 'gurus' with their view of where to invest, the suggestion that many investors could be dissuaded from making any investments at all is not altogether surprising. For example, an internet se...