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Mean Reversion Machine
Mean Reversion Machine – GW16: Chaos theory
A regular excuse to use fantasy football as a metaphor for portfolio management
Analysis
Picks for ‘26: Global risks and opportunities for the year ahead
Tariffs, labour market disruption and the US mid-terms will need to be watched closely, writes Daniel Murray
Picks for ‘26: US smallcaps look poised for a comeback
Smaller companies are starting to emerge from the shadow of the ‘Magnificent Seven’, writes Bill Hench
Distribution Verve
Distribution Verve: Tangwena Nelson, Lloyds Corporate & Institutional
The current thinking and future plans of heads of distribution at asset management groups
Boutique Critique: Third Avenue Global Value
Active managers can offset cost concerns by targeting smaller, newer funds, writes Alex Paget
Mean Reversion Machine – GW14 & GW15: Timberrrr!
Distribution Verve: Rob Hall of PGIM
Picks for ‘26: Is healthcare the smart complement to tech?
For those willing to look beyond short-term noise, writes James Douglas, healthcare offers a rich opportunity
Mean Reversion Machine – GW13: I saw three chips …
Distribution Verve: Douglas Branson of Algebris Investments
Hugh Gimber: What could upset risk sentiment in 2026? Part 2
Bond vigilantism and capital misallocation join inflation as key factors to monitor
Hugh Gimber: What might upset risk sentiment in 2026? Part 1
To what extent could inflation spoil the rosy picture markets are currently painting?
Absolute Insight: Why bonds ‘must try harder’
Ian Willings offers half-year report cards for two very different ‘classes’ of investment – bonds and absolute return
Xiadong Bao: Will semiconductors remain AI’s centre of gravity?
Or could they merely be the first stage of a broader cycle? The answer will depend on monetisation
Better business
Why relationships are becoming the real competitive advantage
Wealth transfer is not the start of a client journey, argues Alex Tsepaev, but the moment advisers start to notice...
Is £1bn now the magic number for investment trusts?
Cherry Reynard takes a closer look at whether trusts should aim for scale or specialism
