Alistair Wilson: Five reasons to consider multi-asset in retirement planning

The popularity of multi-asset funds has exploded in recent years. According to figures from the Investment Association, multi-asset was the second best-selling asset class in 2015, recording net retail sales of more than £190m. Yet the funds have come in for criticism lately, with some commentators questioning their suitability and value for money, while others have long-claimed they are inferior to single-strategy funds. So for advisers weighing up their choices, here are five reasons to consider using multi-asset funds in retirement planning. Price isn't everything What represen...