48: Allocate nimbly and diversify with purpose

It’s said that the only thing that goes up in falling markets is correlation. Diversification across uncorrelated assets, differentiated sources of returns, and foreign currency exposure can help provide natural risk hedges and still deliver the performance sought by investors. This week, we’re talking to members of LGIM’s Asset Allocation team about why investors need to diversify with purpose and the importance nimble asset allocation.

Find out more about keeping asset allocation nimble and sign up to our live webinar on portfolio diversification (6 June) here: http://www2.landginvestments.com/staynimble
•    Chris Teschmacher, Fund Manager, Asset Allocation team
•    Duncan Weldon, Strategist, Asset Allocation team
•    Mark Chappel, Senior Investment Writer
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