Inflation and interest rates continue to dominate airwaves, but investors should not let bad news deter them from pursuing good opportunities to grow their wealth.

Investment risk comes in many forms, as emphasised by this month’s wealth management experts: keep calm, but don’t be blindsided by neglecting today’s manifold dangers.

The price of commodities is always of huge significance, yet times of war bring their importance to every part of the economy – and our investment portfolios – into even starker relief.

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.