Gilt and gold funds surge in risk-off August

Safe haven funds reward investors

David Brenchley
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Gilts and gold were the stand-out performers in August as a swathe of macro and geo-political fears saw investors continue to tilt portfolios towards safer assets, according to FE data.

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