Should you add defined returns to your investment portfolio?

Returns from equities to decrease

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Although they do not often hit the headlines, defined return funds can certainly be a good addition to an investment portfolio. As the name suggests, these funds aim to deliver their investors a pre-determined rate of return, over a specific period of time.

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