Royal London Asset Management: ClockWise: Q4 review – Precious metals stole the spotlight in an eventful year

Global equities closed the year with a remarkable 20% gain in local currency terms – an outcome that would have seemed unimaginable to most investors during the chaos of the ‘Liberation Day’ sell-off back in April. Gold and silver delivered their strongest annual returns since 1979.

Read in full: Precious metals stole the spotlight in an eventful year

For professional investors only. This material is not suitable for a retail audience. Capital at risk. This is a financial promotion and is not investment advice. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of investments and any income from them may go down as well as up and is not guaranteed. Investors may not get back the amount invested. Portfolio characteristics and holdings are subject to change without notice. The views expressed are those of the author at the date of publication unless otherwise indicated, which are subject to change, and is not investment advice.