The coming months will be a time of both opportunity and risk, but investors shouldn’t be cowed into staying on the side lines due to uncertainty in the markets.

The spotlight is on UK equities, healthcare and commercial property this month as the experts urge investors to refresh their views on these investments’ risks and rewards.

Strong investment stories abound currently, yet there is often more nuance to the narrative than it is possible for investors to understand without the backing of institutional-grade research.

Inflationary fears form the backdrop to good indicators for several markets and sectors, but there are robust defensive moves investors can be taking to mitigate the risks.

A greener, more digital future sets the scene for 2021, yet investors have to be clever in executing views on the biggest investment themes of our time.

It’s important to have a handle on how worst-case scenarios could impact your investments, but it’s equally important to take a balanced view, as our expert wealth managers explain.

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.

Emerging economies’ rising debt ratios, the online revolution in retail and the wisdom of watching and waiting are all brought to the fore by our investment experts this month.

Balancing risk and reward is a real challenge in such a highly uncertain investment environment, but our experts’ view will help you gain clarity on some vital points.