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Asset Allocation Research for UK Advisers

Energy is getting dirtier before it gets cleaner

27/10/2022

 
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  • The European coal market has been tight
  • Extending or restarting coal-fired plants is quickest fix to supply
  • Coal consumption is at record high in 2022
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Energy: dirtier before cleaner

27/10/2022

 
In this article for IG, Elston's Andrea Acimovic explores the paradox of the clean energy revolution.
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Gold’s appeal in times of stress

25/10/2022

 
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In this article for IG, Jackie Qiao, Head of Fund Research at Elston Consulting, discusses the value of holding gold in times of market stress.
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Investing for a sustainable future

24/10/2022

 
In this article for IG, Elston's Andrea Acimovic explores opportunities in the ESG space.
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Are bonds back?

24/10/2022

 
In this article for IG, Hoshang Daroga, CFA, Investment Director at Elston Consulting, explores whether and how to add back bond exposure.
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The Dash for Growth

21/10/2022

 
In this article for IG, Henry Cobbe explores the mini-budget and the dash for growth.
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Mitigating ESG risk within world equities

20/10/2022

 
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  • Focus on ESG risk will become a requirement
  • Screening approaches can be simple or nuanced
  • Choice of index methodology is key
For full article,  open as pdf.

UK inflation update (Oct-22)

19/10/2022

 
UK inflation at 10.1%yy for Sep-22
This is higher than 10.0%yy survey estimate…
… and an increase from 9.9%yy last month
For full update including charts, open as pdf

TIme to look at (short-dated) bonds again?

14/10/2022

 
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  • Bonds have been hammered by increases in policy rates
  • Unlikely that inflationary pressure will abate any time soon
  • Less sensitive short-dated bonds are just starting to catch the eye

US inflation at 8.2%yy for Sep-22

13/10/2022

 
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  • This is higher than the survey estimate…
  • … and a decrease from 8.3%yy last month
  • Represents lessening inflation pressures

gold's allure: a diversifier and a store of value

7/10/2022

 
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  • Historically, gold is a reliable store of value
  • Gold has low correlation with both equities and bonds
  • Investors can get exchange-traded access via liquid products

cpd: assessing suitability for drawdown

5/10/2022

 
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