What were the top investment strategies of 2023?

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In a volatile year for stock markets, we share which three investing themes dominated 2023 and what could be next.

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.

Published on 19 December 2023

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Interest rate hikes and dealing with sky-high inflation once again dominated the financial newsreel for most of this year.

It was also a year full of ups and downs for the stock market, and with so much uncertainty, we witnessed a new record-high for the price of gold.

But which investing themes led the way this year?

This article isn’t personal advice. All investments can rise and fall in value, so you could get back less than you invest. If you’re not sure if an investment’s right for you, ask for financial advice. Remember, past performance isn’t a guide to the future.

After a horrible 2022, when growth investing lagged value by 26% and left investors nursing some large drawdowns, growth has been back with a bang in 2023.

As of the end of November 2023, the MSCI World Growth index was up 24.9%, compared to the MSCI World Value index return