Asset Allocator

In this episode of Asset Allocator, Patrick O'Donnell, chief investment strategist at Omnis, explains why the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could have long-lasting consequences for global markets, inflation and economic growth.

He discusses the knock-on effects across commodities and supply chains, from energy markets to materials critical for semiconductor production, and explains why rising diesel prices reinforce Omnis' defensive positioning towards cyclical equities.

Patrick also shares where he's finding opportunities in fixed income, why active fund management remains central to Omnis' investment approach, and how policymakers could struggle to balance higher inflation with weaker growth.

Just to note, this is Asset Allocator's last podcast for the summer. We'll return at the beginning of September - see you soon!

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro and macro overview
04:21 - Inflation & Fixed Income Dynamics
07:27 - Market Adjustments & Global Outlook
13:23 - Investment Strategies & Risk

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Gold is falling when investors expect it to rise. AI stocks are wobbling. So where should investors look next?

FT Adviser Editor-in-Chief Simoney Kyriakou is joined by Joe Little, Chief Strategist at HSBC Asset Management, to unpack the biggest investment questions facing markets. Watch or listen to previous episodes of Asset Allocator here.

They discuss why gold has become more volatile, whether AI valuations are entering bubble territory, how geopolitics and central banks are influencing markets, and why opportunities may be emerging beyond US technology stocks.

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Timestamps
00:00 - Gold Market Analysis
05:09 - Macroeconomic Outlook & Market Trends
11:00 - Technology, Growth & Valuation Concerns
18:19 - Income Opportunities & Diversification

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Recent activity suggests markets are reconsidering their approach to AI-themed companies, but what's going on exactly? To answer, David Combs, head of multi-asset at Rathbones Asset Management joins Aamina Zafar and David Thorpe on Asset Allocator.

David gives his opinions on the best ways for investors to access the AI revolution right now, as well as looking at how to navigate the increasingly jittery market as bad news, questions of future profitability and much more has many trying to second-guess where the AI trend is going.

Alongside AI, the trio also discuss the US interest rate story. The lingering conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and approaching mid-terms may mean change is coming but what can investors expect? And in the UK, more political change means more uncertainty. But is it perhaps a good time to invest in UK government bonds? David gives his opinion on what the gilts market looks like right now.

Timestamps
00:00 - Is the AI investing landscape shifting?
10:41 - AI and big tech investing risks
12:49 - Will the US raise interest rates this year?
17:24 - Investment Strategies & Diversification
22:06 - The UK gilts outlook

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With fresh opportunities emerging across equities, fixed income, and alternative assets, where should investors be focusing?

That's the question Asset Allocator's Aamina Zafar and David Thorpe put to Ed Cole, equity strategist at Man Group.

Ed discusses diversification and how inflation may hit portfolios this year, with the things that asset managers need to be aware of when building their portfolio. He also explains his thoughts on fixed income and what a defensive equity allocation currently looks like.

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Why do professional investors increasingly avoid the phrase "passive investing"?

Dan Caps, portfolio manager at Evelyn Partners, argues that modern index investing is anything but passive. From factor exposures and asset allocation to tactical implementation and disciplined rebalancing, today's portfolios are far more nuanced than many investors realise.

In this episode of Asset Allocator, we explore how index investing has evolved, where managers can still add value and why the future may belong to portfolios that blend active and index approaches.

Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and what do we call index investing?
06:17 - Asset Allocation & Market Performance
10:33 - Rebalancing & Market Volatility
15:25 - Client Cost & Index Solutions
20:03 - Index Concentration Risks

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