PREMIER CONSERVATIVE PORTFOLIO

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Suitable for: the more conservative investor looking for a strategy which has an emphasis on capital preservation.

The Premier Conservative Portfolio takes a balanced approach to investment by investing across a broad range of asset classes and by ensuring that a considerable element of the portfolio is held, where possible, in protected products and absolute return strategies.

Capital protected products, whether fully or partially protected, can provide opportunities for an investor to participate in equity market returns (often enhanced returns) without the same level of risk normally associated with a conventional equity investment.

Absolute return strategies look to generate positive returns in all market conditions and can help to reduce the volatility of a portfolio. We use Funds of Hedge Funds in this area to further diversify the exposure of this element of the portfolio.

In addition to the above, the Premier Conservative Portfolio may include some exposure to commodities and commercial property, as well as traditional equity collective investments covering both the UK and overseas markets.