DC defaults: Failing to diversify

Why schemes are reluctant to move away from developed equities

Jonathan Stapleton
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Schroders' third biannual default DC schemes report reveals most are reluctant to diversify investments away from developed market equities. Jonathan Stapleton looks at the issues raised.

Defined contribution (DC) default funds remain heavily dependent on the stock market, with the average scheme investing 80% of its portfolio in developed market equities, latest research from Schro...

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