Thematic, systematic, pragmatic: Why multi-strategy investing still has a place in 2021

Flexible approach will take edge off Covid disruption

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In a world where traditional asset classes are not offering particularly attractive prospective returns, many argue that investment in alternative assets – such as private equity, high-yield bonds, renewable energy and even cryptocurrencies – has become essential to ensure sufficient portfolio diversification.

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