Investors Turn To Real Assets in an Attempt to Sure Up Volatile Equity Portfolios

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(Free-Press-Release.com) May 23, 2011 -- London, United Kingdom, (DGC) May 23, 2011 – As the global population continues to expand towards the UN projection of 9 billion by 2050, and economic expansion in developing economies, especially in Asia continue to place further strain on global food security, institutional Investors and private individuals are turning to ‘real’ or ‘hard’ assets to preserve capital and generate non-correlated income streams.

David Garner, Partner at DGC Asset Management said: “Our Clients are allocating capital to prime agricultural investment assets to hedge inflation, grow their wealth and generate multiple income streams that are not reliant on overall market performance. Although these kind of projects can lack immediate liquidity, we are finding that Investors are taking a sensible mid to long-term approach, expecting to build sustainable income streams and capital growth over a suitable timeframe of between 5 and 20 years.”

A recent study found that the Standard & Poor's 500-benchmark index's average annual return was 11.8% between 1950-2008, while the return on farmland with capital appreciation and current yield was 11.%, but the volatility of the S&P is about double that of farmland.

Timber has also performed well, according to the independent IPDUK Forestry Index. The index shows a total return of 16.1% per annum for the three year period 2007 to 2009, and an annual return of 11.1% for 2009.

Such specialist alternative investment assets require skill and experience to assess and operate, and often retail investors are left with scant options as the price of entry and expertise required is out of reach for many, and investors are encouraged to seek the assistance of a specialist broker when considering such investments.

Contact:
David Garner
dg@dgcassetmanagement.com
www.dgcassetmanagement.com

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