The Sharpe End

• EuroRevision

  Europe has been the star of the show for the past couple of weeks. What’s driven this unusual outperformance? Will 2025 be the year of Europe’s comeback, or just another a short-lived bounce? The team then moves on to America: you can’t get away from President Donald Trump and his tariffs at the moment.Despite having talked about it on last month’s episode, there’s a whole lot more to cover since then. Finally, the team discuss Unilever, a manufacturer of household staples which has been a long-term holding in our Greenbank multi-asset range, but a new addition to our core funds. This podcast was recorded on 6 March 2025. If during this podcast the team reference any terms you're unfamiliar with, please see our glossary ⁠www.rathbonesam.com/glossary-of-terms-and-faqs⁠ which will provide an explanation.  Rathbones multi-asset investing team:David Coombs, Head of Multi-Asset InvestmentsWill McIntosh-Whyte, Fund Manager, Rathbone Greenbank Multi-Asset Portfolio funds and Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolio fundsCraig Brown, Senior Multi-Asset Investment SpecialistRahab Paracha, Sustainable Multi-Asset Investment SpecialistHannah Kennedy, Portfolio Management Assistant – Multi AssetAbout Rathbones:Rathbones, a FTSE 250 listed company, provides individual investment and wealth management services for private clients, charities, trustees and professional partners. Rathbone Asset Management is a UK fund manager, offering equity and bond unit trusts and a multi-asset fund range to meet your capital growth and income requirements. Rathbone Asset Management Limited is a wholly-owned, London-based subsidiary of Rathbones Group plc.This podcast is intended for retail and professional investors. Any views and opinions are those of the investment manager, and coverage of any assets held must be taken in context of the constitution of the fund and in no way reflect an investment recommendation. Past performance should not be seen as an indication of future performance. The value of investments and the income from them may go down as well as up and you may not get back your original investment. This podcast has been produced for information purposes only and isn’t intended to constitute financial advice. Any views expressed during this recording belong to the individuals and are based on market conditions at the time of recording; Investments referred to may not be suitable for all recipients. Any mention of a specific security should not be interpreted as a solicitation to buy or sell a specific security. Rathbone Asset Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. A member of the Investment Association. A member of the Rathbones Group. Registered office: 30 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7QN. Registered in England No. 02376568.

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• Jevons Above

  The Donald is firing out of the blocks on trade tariffs with no hesitation. The team discusses what it means for financial markets and how they should position their funds for a world of potentially lesser trade. Not to be outdone, the AI sector had its own mini-revolution recently with the emergence of low-cost Chinese chatbot DeepSeek. Does this call into question the dominance of the AI market darlings? Finally, the team outlines the appeal of heavy equipment manufacturer, Caterpillar, which has been in the funds for a number of years.This podcast was recorded on 12 February 2025.If during this podcast the team reference any terms you're unfamiliar with, please see our glossary www.rathbonesam.com/glossary-of-terms-and-faqs which will provide an explanation.Rathbones multi-asset investing team:David Coombs, Head of Multi-Asset InvestmentsWill McIntosh-Whyte, Fund Manager, Rathbone Greenbank Multi-Asset Portfolio funds and Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolio fundsCraig Brown, Senior Multi-Asset Investment SpecialistRahab Paracha, Sustainable Multi-Asset Investment SpecialistHannah Kennedy, Portfolio Management Assistant – Multi AssetAbout Rathbones:Rathbones, a FTSE 250 listed company, provides individual investment and wealth management services for private clients, charities, trustees and professional partners. Rathbone Asset Management is a UK fund manager, offering equity and bond unit trusts and a multi-asset fund range to meet your capital growth and income requirements. Rathbone Asset Management Limited is a wholly-owned, London-based subsidiary of Rathbones Group plc.This podcast is intended for retail and professional investors. Any views and opinions are those of the investment manager, and coverage of any assets held must be taken in context of the constitution of the fund and in no way reflect an investment recommendation. Past performance should not be seen as an indication of future performance. The value of investments and the income from them may go down as well as up and you may not get back your original investment. This podcast has been produced for information purposes only and isn’t intended to constitute financial advice. Any views expressed during this recording belong to the individuals and are based on market conditions at the time of recording; Investments referred to may not be suitable for all recipients. Any mention of a specific security should not be interpreted as a solicitation to buy or sell a specific security. Rathbone Asset Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. A member of the Investment Association. A member of the Rathbones Group. Registered office: 30 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7QN. Registered in England No. 02376568.

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• Gilty Party

  It’s been quite the new year hangover for the global bond market as yields have continued to race away at the start of the new year – the UK 10-year gilt is back to levels not seen since the 2000s. The team start the year by discussing this volatile start, what the drivers are, and how this is impacting our funds. Next up is the financials sector: always a tricky and complex topic, the team make it simple by breaking down how and why they build a diversified portfolio of financial stocks and bonds in the funds. Finally, they give you a rundown of US-based global investment company KKR, which is much more than just private equity, and why they see it as an attractive new holding for the funds.   This podcast was recorded on 9 January 2025.   If during this podcast the team reference any terms you're unfamiliar with, please see our glossary www.rathbonesam.com/glossary-of-terms-and-faqs which will provide an explanation.

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• No Miracle on 30 Gresham Street

  It’s that time of year again! Mariah Carey is blaring in the shops, the Elf on the Shelf is on the loose in homes across the country, and our head of multi-asset David Coombs is held accountable for his annual predictions. Will the team be naughty or nice when they mark David on his prognostications spanning UK and US politics, bond yields, central bankers, and passive investing? As ever, David will be pleading his case and aiming to beat last year’s score and – he hopes – perhaps post a new high score.   Rathbones multi-asset investing team: David Coombs, Head of Multi-Asset Investments Will McIntosh-Whyte, Fund Manager, Rathbone Greenbank Multi-Asset Portfolio funds and Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolio funds Craig Brown, Senior Multi-Asset Investment Specialist Rahab Paracha, Sustainable Multi-Asset Investment Specialist Hannah Kennedy, Portfolio Management Assistant – Multi Asset   About Rathbones: Rathbones, a FTSE 250 listed company, provides individual investment and wealth management services for private clients, charities, trustees and professional partners. Rathbone Asset Management is a UK fund manager, offering equity and bond unit trusts and a multi-asset fund range to meet your capital growth and income requirements. Rathbone Asset Management Limited is a wholly-owned, London-based subsidiary of Rathbones Group plc.   This podcast is intended for retail and professional investors. Any views and opinions are those of the investment manager, and coverage of any assets held must be taken in context of the constitution of the fund and in no way reflect an investment recommendation. Past performance should not be seen as an indication of future performance. The value of investments and the income from them may go down as well as up and you may not get back your original investment. This podcast has been produced for information purposes only and isn’t intended to constitute financial advice. Any views expressed during this recording belong to the individuals and are based on market conditions at the time of recording; Investments referred to may not be suitable for all recipients. Any mention of a specific security should not be interpreted as a solicitation to buy or sell a specific security. Rathbone Asset Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. A member of the Investment Association. A member of the Rathbones Group. Registered office: 30 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7QN. Registered in England No. 02376568.

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• Trump Ad-Vance

  A lot going on this month, so the team focus on two rather large events which took place within a week of each other. First up is the big show across the pond: with Trump now claiming his seat in the Oval Office the team give their immediate reaction to his victory and discuss what it could mean for markets and their funds. Then the team swing to look at the ramifications of the Labour government’s first Budget. How much of the doom and gloom sown before Budget Day was reaped, and how will it affect UK economic growth and UK markets? This podcast was recorded on 6 November 2024. If during this podcast the team reference any terms you're unfamiliar with, please see our glossary www.rathbonesam.com/glossary-of-terms-and-faqs which will provide an explanation. Rathbones multi-asset investing team: David Coombs, Head of Multi-Asset Investments Will McIntosh-Whyte, Fund Manager, Rathbone Greenbank Multi-Asset Portfolio funds and Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolio funds Craig Brown, Senior Multi-Asset Investment Specialist Rahab Paracha, Sustainable Multi-Asset Investment Specialist Hannah Kennedy, Portfolio Management Assistant – Multi Asset About Rathbones: Rathbones, a FTSE 250 listed company, provides individual investment and wealth management services for private clients, charities, trustees and professional partners. Rathbones Asset Management is a UK fund manager, offering equity and bond unit trusts and a multi-asset fund range to meet your capital growth and income requirements. Rathbones Asset Management Limited is a wholly-owned, London-based subsidiary of Rathbones Group plc. This podcast is intended for retail and professional investors. Any views and opinions are those of the investment manager, and coverage of any assets held must be taken in context of the constitution of the fund and in no way reflect an investment recommendation. Past performance should not be seen as an indication of future performance. The value of investments and the income from them may go down as well as up and you may not get back your original investment. This podcast has been produced for information purposes only and isn’t intended to constitute financial advice. Any views expressed during this recording belong to the individuals and are based on market conditions at the time of recording; Investments referred to may not be suitable for all recipients. Any mention of a specific security should not be interpreted as a solicitation to buy or sell a specific security. Rathbones Asset Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. A member of the Investment Association. A member of the Rathbones Group. Registered office: 30 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7QN. Registered in England No. 02376568.

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