Altius: Role of fixed interest hazyBY LINDA HAUSKEN | TUESDAY, 11 SEP 2012 12:25PMAustralian investors do not fully understand the role and benefits of fixed interest in a portfolio because of the statistical and complex nature of this asset class, according to an industry expert. |
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