Gold is having a moment. Here, Alan Dunne explores the case, the context and the call of gold in the all-weather portfolio.

How to build a portfolio to capture equity gains but manage the downside.

While portfolios appear diversified, with allocations to multiple asset classes, the actual level of resilience is often much weaker.

Portfolios need to be robust enough to navigate uncertainty, not optimized for a single forecast.

May 2025. We address two key questions on investors' minds: Are we entering a new regime for investing — and what does that mean for asset allocation?

Dec 2024. Alternatives can serve as a cornerstone of resilient portfolios but their success depends on thoughtful integration.

October 2024. Allocating to higher volatility alternatives, can not only enhance returns but also better balance portfolios.

May 2024. Selecting fund managers is more art than science. It requires subjective assessment alongside quantitative analysis.

February 2024. Uncover the truth about equities and their performance over time.

Higher bond yields make bonds investable again but the changed rates and macro landscape calls for a rethink of traditional asset allocation

Oct 2023. Greater dispersion in rates is driving stronger trends and trading opportunities in FX markets.

April 2023. A more volatile macro back drop supports the case for considering liquid alternative investment strategies.

Mar 2023 What is crisis alpha and how can CTAs deliver it? Here we share perspectives on crisis alpha from some of the leading CTAs.

Feb 2023 Trend following can be a challenging investment but the strategy can boost returns and reduce drawdown in a multi-asset portfolio.

Sept 2022. Rising stagflation risks and persistently hawkish centrals banks will continue to be headwinds equities in the coming months.

This article appeared in the FM Report on 29th April 2022.

28th October 2021 The possibility of a regime shift towards stagflation could have significant implications for asset allocation.