Managing risk while also tapping growth opportunities where they exist is a delicate balance – and there are many variables to consider this March.

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.

There is comfort in the “Balanced portfolio” label, but which assets should be included – and in which proportions – are vexed questions. Many investors could be taking on far more risk than they realise.

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.

Our wealth management expert explains why time in the market – rather than trying to time them – is such a powerful driver of investment returns.

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