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For latest UK Equity Income index factsheet click here Henry Cobbe explores the meaning of investment risk and urges advisers to think beyond volatility alone.
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Markets have been on a see-saw as the world digests Trump's tariff policy that risked stalling world trade and triggering a recession. Yesterday US Treasury Secretary announced a 90 day pause in reciprocal tariffs, possibly triggered by systemic strain in the US Government Bond market. US equities surged +9.5% the largest one-day rally since 2008. We summarise a tumultuous week in markets.
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We take a step back at Trump's Trade War, look at lessons from 2018, contrast sector and factor performance. This public version is a shortened extract from our private call with our Adviser clients, so all data and comments are as at Thu 3 Apr 2025.
Our latest monthly commentary for investing in UK gilts for UK financial advisers.
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How does performance of different model portfolios for accumulation and decumulation stack up. Making regular withdrawals.
Shrinking a pot is different to growing a pot. And shrinking it in downmarkets can be dangerous without guardrails. This is why we designed a “Managed Buckets” based approach for Retirement Portfolios.
Trump is putting reciprocal tariffs on world trade to start negotiations on steps to rebuild US manufacturing. Reciprocal tariffs means putting tariffs on imports from those countries which put tariffs on US imports. What does it mean for markets. What does it mean for the global economy. Will tariffs make America great again?
We explore Reeves Spring Statement 2025 and what it means for UK Growth, Inflation and Rates.
Elston Portfolio Management offers direct gilt model portfolio service (MPS) for financial advisers, aimed at clients paying a higher rate of tax.
The UK equity market has underperformed the US and Global Equity over the long-term. How much should UK investors allocate to it?
The “Mar-a-Lago Accord” is a concept, not an event. Some are advocating a new currency accord and debt restructuring to fix the US balance sheet.
Henry Cobbe, Head of Research, Elston Consulting explores gaps in product development with Investment Week.
Over $2.5 trillion has been switched from actively managed to index-tracking funds. What does this mean for providers?
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