Watch Professional Adviser's Working Lunch with Schroders: Investing Through Uncertainty: Why Active Asset Allocation Matters

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On 22 July, Tim Carr, Investment Director and Ella Davies, Multi-Asset Fund Manager at Schroders led an insightful session on the complex investment landscape and how active multi-asset investing can help investors navigate uncertainty.

During this digital event recorded on 22 July, Tim Carr and Ella Davies focused their presentation on active asset allocation.

Schroders session explored how active multi-asset investing can help investors navigate uncertainty, manage downside risk and uncover opportunities across asset classes. Using real market examples and portfolio insights, they examined why diversification alone may no longer be enough — and why active decision-making matters more than ever.

In this session, we covered:

  • Understand the nature of modern market uncertainty
  • Assess the implications for portfolio construction
  • Understand how multi-asset strategies build resilient portfolios

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