If you have £100k then it is worth 'spreading' it in various assets, including what the article talks about.
There is also a 'recognised practice' that slowly/over time you move some of your stocks/indexes/etc. positions into bonds as you grow older/getting close to pension. Unless you got enough ££££ in the bank and you plan to leave your portfolio as inheritance, in which case leave it where it is.
If you have £100 then go eat a sammich :)
If you have £100k then it is worth 'spreading' it in various assets, including what the article talks about.
There is also a 'recognised practice' that slowly/over time you move some of your stocks/indexes/etc. positions into bonds as you grow older/getting close to pension. Unless you got enough ££££ in the bank and you plan to leave your portfolio as inheritance, in which case leave it where it is.