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The role of alternative assets in dampening volatility

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Guide to managing a multi-asset portfolio in a crisis

He also always tends to have gold in the portfolio, saying its unique characteristics help it stand out from other holdings.

He says: “My job is to make a return for my clients that is greater than inflation and the cost of advice. Alternative assets definitely have a role to play in that. We also own gold, which as an asset class performs in an odd way.”

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