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Asset Allocation Research for UK Advisers

Tracking the Global 500 Index and enabling exclusions

20/6/2025

 
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Whilst there are main global equity indices, there is no daily priced Global 500 index with funds tracking it.  A Global 500 index is a more manageable universe for asset owners wanting an “Index-Targeted Exclusions Enabled” Separately Managed Account.

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Should UK gilts do the twist? Podcast

30/5/2025

 
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In this podcast for FT Adviser, Henry Cobbe explores the idea of an Operation Brit-Twist.

Listen to The Asset Allocator Podcast here

Ten big questions that many investors are asking

30/5/2025

 
A pen and pile of paper, the top sheet has a question mark on it on a yellow background. Ten big questions that many investors are asking
We explore the outlook for regional equities, bonds, currencies, and alternative assets.

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Active vs Passive: A Bright Spot for UK Small Caps

23/5/2025

 
Two Boxers Fighting to symbolise Active vs Passive: A Bright Spot for UK Small Caps
We look at the latest data from the SPIVA® Europe scorecard and key findings.  UK Small Caps are one of the few bright spots.

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UK Equity Income: a passion for dividends

19/5/2025

 
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In this article we explore the origins of a systematic UK Equity Income strategy now powered by Elston’s Minerva™.

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UK equities are a helpful value-factor proxy

15/5/2025

 
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UK equities are a helpful value-factor proxy.  Value-based investing is a persistent driver of returns over time.  But not all the time.  We explore UK equities’ embedded factor tilt and how it can help diversification.

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Multi-Asset Funds or MPS: the pros and cons

14/5/2025

 
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Multi-asset Managed Portfolio Service (MPS) is rising in popularity, but with CGT changes Multi-Asset Funds (MAF) are getting a fresh look. What are the pros and cons

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keep calm and stay invested

10/4/2025

 
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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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Mitigating sequence of returns risk

4/4/2025

 
Model Portfolio Performance Comparison. Comparing accumulation and decumulation of strategies for accumulation and decumulation. Mitigating sequence of returns risk
How does performance of different model portfolios for accumulation and decumulation stack up. Making regular withdrawals.

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Liberation Day 2025: why is Trump putting tariffs on world trade?

3/4/2025

 
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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?

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reeves spring statement summary

26/3/2025

 
UK Growth, Inflation & Rates (Annual) - OBR estimates
We explore Reeves Spring Statement 2025 and what it means for UK Growth, Inflation and Rates.

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On the up: rising demand for Custom MPS

25/3/2025

 
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What is driving the rising demand for Custom Model Portfolios?

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Navigating recent market volatility

21/3/2025

 
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Trump’s second tariff war has unsettled markets.

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Central Banks on Hold

21/3/2025

 
UK Growth Inflation and Rates Chart Feb 24 - Feb 25
The US and UK have kept rates on hold this week.

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Sizing the UK “home bias” in your equity allocation

20/3/2025

 
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The UK equity market has underperformed the US and Global Equity over the long-term.  How much should UK investors allocate to it?

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Fixing the US balance sheet: a future Mar-a-Lago accord?

19/3/2025

 
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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.

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Active vs Passive Investing: The Trillion Dollar Switch

18/3/2025

 
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Over $2.5 trillion has been switched from actively managed to index-tracking funds.  What does this mean for providers?

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Trump’s Tariff Tuesday: what does it mean for markets

12/3/2025

 
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Trump’s chaotic tariff policy is destabilising markets and raising concerns around impact on US economic growth and inflation.

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Trump’s Tariff Tuesday: what it means for the US economy

12/3/2025

 
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Trump's volatile tariff policy is creating uncertainty in global markets.  This could hinder not help the US economic outlook.

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New World (Dis)Order

4/3/2025

 
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Domestic politics is becoming more polarised.
International politics is moving from a unipolar to a multipolar world.
The transatlantic security alliance is under threat.
The weaponisation of tariffs is leading to deglobalisation.
How to make sense of this increasingly fragile world?
We explore some of the key themes of this new world dis-order.

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