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Investors should look beyond equities and explore other asset classes. Real estate investment trusts (REITs), for instance, are positioned to benefit from declining interest rates, which can reduce borrowing costs and support higher rental incomes, benefiting distributions in 2025.
Additionally, diversifying into fixed income—such as government securities—and commodities like gold can help buffer portfolios against volatility. Gold, in particular, remains a valuable hedge amid geopolitical uncertainty and economic downturns.