BUSINESS

Alternative investment ideas

Business, Andrew Wood, Published on 13/03/2012

» Global equity markets are continuing their recovery, and some could even be said to be on a bull run. But are things really back to normal? Major indices declined by 10-12% in the second quarter, but have since pared their losses, gaining between 10% and 13% and showing positive returns overall. Is this crab-like behaviour to be expected for sustained periods? Most commentary says that volatility is here to stay at least for the next few years.