Multi-asset solutions

Dynamically managed outcome-oriented portfolios

What is multi-asset investing?

In simplest terms, multi-asset investing is the process of gaining exposure to a globally diverse mix of asset classes and styles in a single investment portfolio. Multi-asset investing may combine traditional securities, such as equities and bonds, with non-traditional approaches, such as global infrastructure and real estate.

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Why Russell Investments?

Russell Investments offers a unique set of world-class capabilities that we believe are essential to building a multi-asset portfolio. It integrates those capabilities with the aim of giving investors the highest probability of reaching their goals.

Three key advantages to investing in multi-asset solutions

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Outcome oriented

Target a total return rather than benchmark-relative measures, drawing on truly diverse sources of return, to help the portfolio weather different market conditions and economic scenarios.

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High conviction

Manage risk across asset classes using ‘best of breed’ strategies in the broadest of opportunity sets.

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Tactical asset allocation

Continuously assess the changing market environment and adapt asset allocation, strategies, and exposures to manage risk and enhance return potential.

Multi-asset solutions

We construct multi-asset portfolios by blending multiple asset classes together, with a view to capturing a balance between their characteristics in line with the individual client’s desired outcomes. We implement our views using an open-architecture approach, incorporating specialist managers and strategies across all parts of the portfolio.

Our core Multi-Asset Solutions seek returns above inflation over a full market cycle. Broad diversification across traditional and non-traditional asset classes, opportunistic strategies and active hedging aim to generate smoother returns and minimize drawdowns. These solutions may also hold smaller allocations to Canadian equity in pursuit of objectives.

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FAQs

What are multi-asset funds?
Multi-asset investing is the process of gaining exposure to a globally diverse mix of asset classes and styles in a single investment portfolio or fund.
Why invest in multi-asset strategies?
Multi-Asset Solutions seek returns above inflation over a full market cycle. Broad diversification across traditional and non-traditional asset classes, opportunistic strategies and active hedging aim to generate smoother returns and minimize drawdowns.
What is the difference between various multi-asset solutions offered by Russell Investments?
We construct multi-asset portfolios by blending multiple asset classes together that have difference return and risk objectives so that they can fit with an individual’s desired outcomes.
How does Russell Investments select the asset classes and strategies for our multi-asset portfolios?
Our multi-asset portfolios provide exposure to a globally diverse mix of asset classes and styles and may combine traditional securities, such as equities and bonds, with non-traditional approaches, such as global infrastructure and real estate.
What are some risks associated with multi-asset strategies?
As with all mutual funds, multi-asset strategies contain risks that may make it unsuitable for investors, depending on their investment objectives and risk tolerance.
How does Russell Investments manage risk in its multi-asset portfolios?
Risk is managed across asset classes using ‘best of breed’ strategies in the broadest of opportunity sets.
How can investors invest in our multi-asset solutions?
Investors should contact their financial advisor, who can guide them to the appropriate solution for their investment objective and risk tolerance.