In its Q4 market update, Arbuthnot Latham’s Investment Committee laid out a series of allocation shifts designed to get ahead of what they believe comes next. The changes are measured, but they tell a clear story. They are building in room for central bank rate cuts, preparing for broader participation in equity markets, and increasing emphasis on sectors with structural tailwinds, particularly those aligned with advances in artificial intelligence.
With inflation cooling and central banks close to pausing or reversing course, high-quality bonds are no longer seen as dead weight. Portfolios are being adjusted to take advantage of better real yields and potential capital upside should rates decline more sharply than the market expects.
The market’s tilt towards large-cap tech and concentrated growth has not gone unnoticed, and their commentary suggests a preference for broader exposure.
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