All Asset allocation articles
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PodcastThe Great Bond Divergence: Opportunities Across Curves, Countries, and Credit
Global bond markets are starting to diverge again. After years of moving in near lockstep, correlations are breaking down as political and fiscal paths split across regions. The balance for investors is pursuing income, diversification, and flexibility without making an all-or-nothing “sell the U.S.” call.
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White papersMaking portfolio optimisation understandable for humans
Outside of the small circle of quantitatively minded portfolio managers, portfolio optimisation remains largely underused in practice because of one big obstacle: optimisers are still seen as black boxes. They help produce the final portfolio, but how the result comes about is a mystery.
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White papers2026 Hedge fund investor barometer
At Amundi Alternative and Real Assets, we are dedicated to building long-term relationships with our clients and partners, which are rooted in proximity and authenticity. Guided by the belief that tomorrow’s economy must unlock new opportunities, we act as facilitators, bringing the right solutions and experts at the right time.
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VideoPortfolio Design as Gesamtkunstwerk: The Total Portfolio Approach
In this video I discuss an increasingly important framework for institutional investing: the Total Portfolio Approach, or TPA which is the subject of our latest paper.
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White papersRisk Assets: Navigating the Crosscurrents
Under a resilient macro surface, risk markets are being shaped by powerful crosscurrents, driving rapid rotation across factors, sectors and regions.
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White papersPrivate Debt: A Valuable Allocation for DC Pension Schemes
As UK DC schemes increase allocations to private markets, we believe the benefits of private debt in the accumulation and decumulation phases should make it a key consideration for investors.
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WebinarInvitation | Time for Europe! Reforms, Resilience, Rebalance
Thursday, 19th February 2026 - 09:00 am GMT | 10:00 am CET
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White papersRebuilding diversification: China, Asia and the next opportunity set
After three strong years for diversified portfolios, investors are reassessing what ‘balanced’ means in 2026: US leadership resilience, China’s shift from valuation to fundamentals, and geopolitics reshaping currency layers.
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White papersApplying AI in multi-asset investing: Beyond generative AI
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the investment landscape, but the most meaningful applications in multi-asset investing are not the ones making headlines.
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White papersHarnessing Yield—and Growth—in Multi-Asset Income
Multi-asset investors should use a diversified toolkit to generate income efficiently.
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White papersUnlocking Alpha in 2026: The Case for Hedge Funds
We have spent much of the last few years highlighting to clients and prospects alike the benefits hedge fund exposure can potentially bring to portfolios. From their downside protection characteristics in times of volatility, to how hedge funds can positively contribute to the traditional 60/40 equity-bonds portfolio construction, we continue to believe in the important role hedge funds play as part of wider asset allocations. And now it seems the wider market is beginning to open up to what we have been preaching.
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White papersThe future of alternatives: Insights from nPOWERED
What do today’s dynamic markets mean for long-term investors navigating complex structural shifts and evolving asset classes? At the recent nPOWERED event, Nuveen gathered leading experts, policymakers, and practitioners to explore trends shaping capital allocation strategies. This summary examines four key themes emerging from these discussions: the acceleration of AI and digital infrastructure investing, the evolving relationship between public and private markets, macroeconomic and geopolitical considerations, and the integration of energy transition and sustainability objectives in portfolio construction. Find out more.
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White papersUK Value – Beware the rear-view mirror…
In his latest insight, Matthew Tillett, Fund Manager of the Premier Miton UK Value Opportunities Fund, explores how persistent “crisis narrative” sentiment has weighed on UK SMID, despite improving fundamentals. With valuations still sitting at a steep discount to both UK large caps and international peers, the big question is: could 2026 be the year UK SMID starts to regain lost ground?
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White papers2025 in review, 2026 positioning: A US investor outlook
Hugh Grieves, Fund Manager of the Premier Miton US Opportunities Fund, reflects on a year shaped by two powerful and opposing forces in US equities. 2025 saw a sharp shock to economic confidence, set against a renewed wave of optimism driven by accelerating investment in artificial intelligence. As we move into 2026, understanding how these dynamics played out, and how they may now be evolving, is critical to positioning portfolios for the year ahead.
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PodcastTracking the trends in a time of rupture - Global Investment views by Outerblue Convictions
After a flurry of headlines and announcements from the annual World Economic Forum in Davos in January, one key message is likely to survive after most of the speeches have been long-forgotten; The world is facing a rupture in the international order.
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White papersDon’t overlook the world: The case for going global in equity investing
Argues that global diversification offers better risk-adjusted returns as leadership broadens beyond U.S. equities.
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White papersFederal Reserve Chair Nomination: Kevin Warsh
Looks at what a potential Kevin Warsh nomination could mean for Fed policy direction and market expectations.
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White papersDiversification is the response to rupture
Long after most of the speeches made at Davos 2026 are forgotten, the one message that will reverberate is that politicians, businesses and investors face a rupture in the international order. All three groups are drawing the same ineluctable conclusion: they must diversify to survive and thrive in the new environment.
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VideoTalking Markets – Premier Miton (Ireland) Global Dynamic Credit Fund
What will steer bond markets in the months ahead? Lloyd Harris, Fund Manager of the Premier Miton (Ireland) Global Dynamic Credit Fund, shares why he believes the US is poised to stimulate both the economy and markets, and what this could mean for interest rates, credit spreads and bond valuations. He also considers the geopolitical risks currently sitting in the background, how these could feed through into higher commodity prices, and why that matters for inflation and bond investors.
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White papersThe Fed’s pause highlights value of diversification
The U.S. Federal Reserve paused rate cuts after three consecutive reductions, citing stronger labor data and consumer spending. With an upgraded 2.0% growth forecast for 2026, elevated market valuations, and a slower pace of Fed rate cuts, investors may benefit from portfolio diversification. Our latest analysis explores potential opportunities across dividend-growing equities, senior loans, and alternative assets like farmland as investors seek to balance risk and return objectives in this evolving environment. Read the full analysis.
