Darius McDermott: Four investment questions to consider for 2019

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Ahead of what could prove another volatile 12 months for investors, Darius McDermott suggests advisers and their clients review the make-up of their portfolios and rebalance any biases that may exist

2019 could be another difficult year for investors. The consensus is that a recession is highly unlikely next year - and yet the stockmarket does tend to act ahead of the economy. So it could be another volatile 12 months. Investors may be well-served taking a look at the make-up of their portfolios and perhaps rebalancing any biases - whether intentional or not - that exist. Four choices to be made, along with four suggested funds to suit these scenarios, are: Equities or bonds? While global stockmarkets have fallen from their highs, I still prefer equities to bonds. The US econ...

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