The Sharpe End

We may have (finally) reached peak inflation, argue David, Will and Rahab this month. Also, they explain how the Tory leadership campaign made them reassess the benefits and pitfalls of deregulation, and why they think water is an exciting investment theme for their portfolios. Rathbones multi-asset investing team: David Coombs, Head of Multi-Asset Investments Will McIntosh-Whyte, Fund Manager, Ra...

This month, David, Will and Craig discuss the wide-ranging impacts of the energy market’s current stresses and complexities. Also, despite some expected post-pandemic catch-up in consumer services spending, the team aren’t tempted by many businesses that have benefited. Finally, they discuss the departure of Prime Minister Boris Johnson in real time and what it might mean for fiscal policy and the...

Why is credit starting to look attractive to David, Will and Craig for the first time in quite a while? Also, the team question how resilient consumer staples companies may be in the current environment and explain why they are still comfortable with composite decking manufacturer Trex despite a tough year so far. Rathbones multi-asset investing team: David Coombs, Head of Multi-Asset Investments...

This month, David, Will and Craig discuss managing a portfolio in a bear market and avoiding the pitfalls of emotional decisions, their love/hate relationship with the hamster wheel of earnings season, and why – despite attracting the attention of a rather eccentric billionaire – pure play social media companies have never really turned their heads. Rathbones multi-asset investing team: David Coom...

This month, David Will and Rahab try to make sense of what simultaneous recessionary and inflationary risks mean for markets and central bank policy. Also, what does the difficult start to the year for ESG investing mean for its future? And they explain why Ulta Beauty has been surprisingly resilient despite rocky markets. Rathbones multi-asset investing team: David Coombs, Head of Multi-Asset Inv...

This month David, Will, and Craig discuss the various long and short-term market implications of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and how they are attempting to navigate these in portfolios. 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 f...

On this month’s episode of The Sharpe End, David, Will and Rahab question whether the Bank of England hiking rates will be good for the UK economy. Also, what do the latest earnings from the FAANG, or now MAMAA, stocks tell us? And they share their thoughts on the rise of activist investors targeting company management.  Rathbones multi-asset investing team: David Coombs, Head of Multi-Asset...

In the first episode of 2022 David, Will, and Craig try to bring some order to a rather tricky new year for global markets, discussing what risks and opportunities this presents. The team also explain why they aren’t reaching for the gold despite growing geopolitical risks, and why they are buying baser commodities instead. Rathbones multi-asset investing team: David Coombs, Head of Multi-Asset In...

On this month’s episode, Will and Craig review and score David’s predictions for 2021 against how the year actually panned out. Decide for yourself whether they are too harsh on David’s crystal ball gazing. More importantly, the team discuss how their strategy has evolved in 2021 and ponder the latest shift in the ‘growth’ vs ‘value’ debate. Rathbones multi-asset investing team: David Coombs, Head...

On this month’s episode of The Sharpe End, David, Will and Rahab discuss the best ways to protect portfolios from COVID, supply chain risks and inflation. Also, do trends towards veganism and a low-carbon future mean major disruption is coming for farmers and food makers? And we explain how nutrition businesses DSM and Christian Hansen are helping to solve health challenges and cut food waste. Rat...

David, Will and Craig discuss the implications of the energy crisis and whether the clean power transition has gone too far too fast. Also, is the Bank of England in danger of killing off the fragile UK recovery? If so, what would that mean for the pound? And David explains why his love of Denmark extends beyond gluten-free pastries and Scandinavian crime series. Rathbones multi-asset investing te...

This month, David, Will, and Craig ask whether investors are getting too excited about dubious subscription business models, and whether investors are looking critically enough at these ‘flywheels’ of growth. Should they instead spin the wheel and investigate some pure Covid-reopening plays? Speaking of wheels, they also look at how the shift from exercise bikes to a set of real wheels helps Shima...

In the second episode of The Sharpe End, David, Will and Craig discuss the rationale behind China’s intervention in technology and education markets, along with the potential for contagion into other sectors. Also, has UK commercial property hit its bottom? And should they worry about the recent jump in Dexcom’s share price? Rathbones multi-asset investing team: David Coombs, Head of Multi-Asset I...

In the inaugural episode of The Sharpe End, David, Will and Craig discuss the private equity battle for Morrisons and the broader picture for UK retail. Also, how might the UK’s inflationary future differ from the rest of the world, and what does Cristiano Ronaldo know about Coca-Cola’s water business? RATHBONES MULTI-ASSET INVESTING TEAM: David Coombs, Head of Multi-Asset Investments. Will McInto...