ALLAN GRAY FEATURE – Equities matter – even for the cautious investor

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GUEST – Marise Bester - Investment specialist at Allan Gray

While equity markets are volatile and can underperform cash and bonds over shorter periods, over the long term, investors are compensated for this volatility with substantially higher returns. Equities play an important role in any multi-asset class portfolio – including those of risk-averse investors who seek long-term real growth, but also need to protect the purchasing power of their investment. But how much equity exposure is enough, and how can investors balance the risk-return aspect of their portfolios? A low-equity unit trust can offer a solution.

Marise Bester, investment specialist at Allan Gray, joins Kaya Biz to discuss why a low-equity unit trust like a stable fund can offer a solution for the cautious investor.
16 May 2023 English South Africa Investing · Investing

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