Equities investors have lots to weight up as they decide on the markets, sectors and companies well positioned for the months ahead, and there are both risks and opportunities it would be costly to miss.

Markets continue to rise, but pockets of value certainly still exist in certain equities, alongside a number of both corporate and government bonds.

Valuable tips for investors who are considering how to find safety and position their portfolios for what might be a radically altered future.

Investors are faced with even greater uncertainly than usual, yet there are possible bright spots amid the gloom – and even attractive opportunities to hunt for undervalued assets too.

Experts debate the relative merits of several safe haven assets this month, while also offering their insights on absolute return funds and how diversity impacts corporate profitability.

Nero Patel, Wealth Planning Director at Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, explains why High Net Worth Individuals should be wary of persuasive marketing and only transfer a final salary pension if it absolutely makes sense.

Interesting trends are evolving across equities, commodities and bonds, with shaky markets expected as Quantitative Tightening takes hold. Yet UK and Japanese equities are being tipped for success.

Recessionary fears are still top of the agenda as 2019 gets underway, and but canny tweaks to asset allocation may be warranted even if these are overblown. Some also see buying opportunities amid the melee, although some are keeping their powder dry.

Fears of recession are front of mind this December, but the bear market case warrants further examination, our experts say. There may also be investment opportunities to take advantage of as volatility stalks the markets.