Real assets: The benefits of the blend

Real assets: The benefits of the blend

 

Michelle Butler

Senior Portfolio Specialist

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5 minute read

June 2022

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Investor approaches to employing real assets within their portfolio will vary.

Michelle Butler explains the three key historical benefits of a strategic allocation to real assets: outperformance during inflationary periods, diversification potential and attractive total returns.

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Michelle Butler, Senior Vice President, is a Real Assets Portfolio Specialist for Cohen & Steers, specializing in Global Listed Infrastructure, Midstream Energy, and Commodities.

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