The 60/40 portfolio is not dead

There are risks to the base-case 60:40 portfolios, but demand will remain strong for non-traditional assets able to offer attractive returns and diversification benefits, says abrdn. This might include emerging market debt and asset-backed securities, both of which offer differentiated risk-adjusted return potential over time. There is also increased role in portfolios for alternatives such as infrastructure, specialist property, private equity and others. Investors will benefit from accessing a much broader range of asset classes, including alternative assets with low sensitivity to the economic...