When keeping it in cash is the dangerous option
Having a safe store of ready money is wise. But holding a significant proportion of assets in cash is a big long-term risk to savings
Having a safe store of ready money is wise. But holding a significant proportion of assets in cash is a big long-term risk to savings

The sector remains untested in a severe or prolonged economic downturn

Instant ability to trade tempts many to make bad decisions

They are no substitute for money, even if usage is growing fast

Countries and companies will need to compete for funds to meet their spending plans

What matters most is how capital was deployed and underwritten

But it relies on a host of rosy assumptions going in investors’ favour