Helen Bradshaw: Diversification and the hunt for yield

Over the last decade, the hunt for yield has been a consistent theme for markets, driven predominantly by the ultra-low policy rates we have seen in almost all developed economies. The traditional hunting grounds of the past have seen yields shift materially and, with most asset classes touching historical lows, it has been a huge challenge for investors seeking an income from their investments. On top of this, investors have to contend with an environment of geopolitical uncertainty - from Brexit and trade tariffs to slowing global economic growth, not to mention the volatility caused b...