One widely cited investment statistic is that 90% of portfolio performance comes from asset allocation. The stat originates from a 1986 research paper, Determinants of Portfolio Performance, which asserts that asset allocation trumps security selection and market timing when it comes to portfolio returns. 

So, in this special Income Series episode of Buy Hold Sell we draw on the asset allocation prowess of Charlie Viola from Pitcher Partners and Hugh Robertson from Centaur Financial.  

Charlie and Hugh share their views on three asset classes Livewire readers are adding to their portfolios in the year ahead. These award-winning advisers also nominate five of their preferred funds and ETFs for gaining exposure to these asset classes. 

Plus, we hear about two areas of investment they are choosing to avoid right now.

Note: This episode was filmed on Wednesday 22 September 2021. You can read an edited transcript here:

https://www.livewiremarkets.com/wires/buy-hold-sell-3-essential-asset-classes-and-2-to-avoid