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Outperforming with less risk? The Balanced Fund you need to know
In an investment landscape often marked by uncertainty and volatility, the “boring” balanced fund still remains a compelling choice for investors seeking both growth and risk management. According to the Alexforbes Large Manager Watch survey, approximately R1trillion of institutional clients’ assets find a home in these solutions which provide investors with access to dynamic asset allocation and security selection expertise of fund managers. The Association of Savings South Africa (ASISA) recently reported that 50% of unit trust savings are in multi-asset funds, further underlining their popularity amongst investors and advisers.