Advisers back bonds and US for 09

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Over 80% of advisers plan to increase their allocation to corporate bonds in 2009 while nearly 75% intend to build their clients' exposure to the US, according to a survey of 540 attendees at the Unique Boutiques Conferences.

Sentiment among IFAs is becoming more bullish with 58% planning on decreasing cash weightings in client portfolios. Within UK equities, large caps continue to look attractive with some 57% favouring large caps over the next year. While 85% of those surveyed will either maintain or reduce their current small cap weightings, 82% intend to preserve or cut their mid cap exposure, suggesting portfolios will remain defensively positioned. The fourth annual Unique Boutiques Conferences included presentations from Thames River Capital's Rob Burdett and Gary Potter, SVM Asset Management's Coli...

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