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.

Inflation risk is top of the agenda, but investors can proactively protect their portfolios by considering commodities and infrastructure – particularly if they choose specific kinds.

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.

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.

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.

The economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak are already being felt, but it is important for investors to keep calm and heed only expert voices. Here are the key risks to be on guard for over the month ahead.

A highly discerning approach to selecting investments is the order of the day as 2019 draws to a close, with traditional asset classes presenting opportunities and risks in almost equal measure.