Do your investors sleep easy through market turbulence?

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The investment landscape is inherently uncertain and markets can take an unexpected turn at any point.

Managers of multi-asset income funds have the benefit of being able to actively shift between different fixed income asset classes and property to deliver bond-like returns with a smoother return profile and lower risk, through different market cycles.

Sylvester Kobo, Deputy Head of Fixed Income at STANLIB and co-manager of the STANLIB Flexible Income Fund recently spoke to Moneyweb’s Simon Brown on why multi-asset income funds offer a compelling solution.
14 Oct 2024 English South Africa Investing · Business News

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