Over the last quarter, the market’s focus has shifted from mild concerns over inflation to worries about an economic slowdown in the US. Volatility made a reappearance in early August, causing unease for investors, when the VIX index climbed to levels last seen during the pandemic. As ever, pockets of volatility are hard to predict, and our response is to look past short-term market movements to focus on building a resilient portfolio.

In this edition of Investment Perspectives, we’ve curated a range of topical articles to share our latest thinking and bring a practical application to your scheme, including: 

• Concentration in US equities – what does it mean for your portfolio?
• Quantifying your scheme’s exposure to nature
• Spotlight on real estate and responsible investment
• Capital markets update

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If you would like to discuss anything in more detail, or if you have any questions, please get in touch. 

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