Risks and opportunities: what to watch out for in 2025

There are several risks we should expect to come across in the new year, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. These include central bank rate cuts (or the lack of them), high valuations, extreme consumer optimism, ongoing geopolitical risks and highly concentrated equities. Philip offers advice on how to protect your portfolio from the volatility that some of these risks could cause, while also taking advantage of the opportunities that they could bring.