Clients hit by early adviser flight to cash - IFA

clock

Nervous advisers who took the flight to cash too early dented client portfolios by not trusting the natural market cycle, Adrian Shandley believes.

The Premier Wealth Management managing director says he remained invested in the market, despite seeing the FTSE 100 plunge to about 5400. However, recent figures from Cofunds showed mnay other advisers increasingly went into cash options in the first quarter. “There was a huge amount of talk about it, but there really wasn’t a reason to go to cash a month or so ago,” he says. “I am of the thinking that the market (FTSE 100) gravitates to this 6000 level. “Having said that, you could argue and I would say that I am starting to look at cash right now.” The FTSE 100 earlier hit a hi...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment

How quality investing behaves through the cycle

How quality investing behaves through the cycle

Resilience when it matters more

Joseph Stephens and Laura Neill
clock 14 September 2026 • 4 min read
Why portfolios need to evolve, not revolve when it comes to client outcomes

Why portfolios need to evolve, not revolve when it comes to client outcomes

'As market structures evolve, so must portfolio construction'

Ed Senior
clock 11 September 2026 • 4 min read
What does 'quality' investing actually mean?

What does 'quality' investing actually mean?

Why persistence is the real test

Joseph Stephens and Laura Neill
clock 11 September 2026 • 4 min read