Advisers back bonds and US for 09

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...