3 share ideas for a hard economic landing

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What’s the difference between a hard and soft economic landing and who could benefit? Here are 3 share ideas that could be better placed to withstand a harder landing.

This article isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure whether an investment is right for you please seek advice. If you choose to invest the value of your investment will rise and fall, so you could get back less than you put in.

20 September 2023

Hopes for a soft economic landing are increasing. That essentially means that recessions won’t be as sharp and the knock-on effects for companies and investors will be more manageable.

But this isn’t guaranteed. An exact landing for the global economy is incredibly difficult to predict.

We think investors should always invest with the long term in mind – at least five years. That means selecting investments that can withstand economic shocks.

Here are three share ideas that could be better placed to cope with a harder landing.

This article isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure an investment is right for you, seek advice. Investments and any income from them will rise and fall in value, so you could get back less