Higher quality bonds in the spotlight

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There is an old adage in the investment world that ‘diversification is always having to say you are sorry’, as there is usually one (or more) parts of the portfolio that is a bit disappointing. Every asset class has its day in the spotlight, for good or for bad, at some point. Download Insight Issue

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Higher quality bonds in the spotlight

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