Investing in forestry – J.P. Morgan Asset Management

The case for timber allocations in pension portfolios.

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... How can pension schemes achieve effective inflation protection, maintain a low volatility return profile while also benefiting from regular income and attractive sustainability characteristics? For defined benefit pension schemes with long-term investment horizons, the answer could be provided by investing in forestry, via a portfolio allocation to timber assets.

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