Investment strategies for a summer of uncertainty
By Kirsten Hastings, 25 May 16
Summer 2016 will present a number of geo-political concerns for investors – the biggest of which is the run up to, and the aftermath of, the EU Referendum vote. Click through the slides below to see what Tom Stevenson, investment director for personal investing at Fidelity International, suggests investors can do to prepare themselves for a potential summer of volatility.
“During periods of uncertainty, the flexibility of active investing can be hugely beneficial compared to the rigid allocations of passive strategies.
“Active stock pickers have the ability to sort the wheat from the chaff, ensuring that not only the best quality investments make it into the fund but equally, avoiding any companies that are vulnerable in an unsettled market environment.”
