Passive Attack - The Assetfirst Podcast
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Listen to Steve Williams and Philip Bailey of the Assetfirst Investment Committee as they discuss economics, investment conditions, asset allocations and fund choices - all the stuff you need to know when running a diversified multi asset investment portfolio.While a reasonable course of action regarding investments may be formulated from the application of our research, at no time will specific recommendations be given and at no time may a listener be justified in inferring that any such advice is intended. Assetfirst will not accept liability for any loss arising from the use of information within this podcast.
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Episodes
The Interesting Episode
February 18, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBA conversation between Philip Bailey and Steve Williams of Assetfirst's investment committee, as they consider the influence of world conditions on their model portfolios. Coming this month:- Interest Rates - As Central Banks start to tighten monetary policy, we discuss the possible outcomes for Bonds and Equites. Mind The Gap - With inflation soaring, why are interest rates not rising faster? Stick or Twist? - Our views on mortgage rates, Investing in uncertain times - Should investo...
Don't Panic
October 18, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBA conversation between Philip Bailey and Steve Williams of Assetfirst's investment committee, as they consider the influence of world conditions on their model portfolios. Coming this month:- Aftershock - As supply chain disruption and soaring energy prices hit the economy, are these conditions here to stay? Stagflation - Low growth and high inflation; is the economy heading for the worst of both worlds? Short and (not too) Sharp - The outlook for interest rates. Expansion Phase - Inves...
A Punch In The Face
February 08, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBA conversation between Philip Bailey and Steve Williams of Assetfirst's investment committee, as they consider the influence of world conditions on their model portfolios. Coming this month:- Much too much, much too soon - Are recent stock market rises justified? Bond Exposure? - Which fixed interest sectors benefit most from an economic recovery? Biden Time - How does the Democrat administration change US growth potential? Property Rebuild - Is it too soon to top up property exposure? ...
Pandemic Prevails
September 23, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBA conversation between Philip Bailey and Steve Williams of Assetfirst investment committee, as they consider the influence of world conditions to their model portfolios. Coming this month:- Wall Street vs Main Street - Are US equity prices overcooked? UK - Trouble ahead? - Do the low UK equity valuations signal danger, or a buying opportunity? Property Outlook - Valuations have fallen; should we rebuild our desired weighting. Central Bank Report - We grade our central banks after their...
Full Cycle Investors
June 08, 2020 15:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBA conversation between Philip Bailey and Steve Williams Assetfirst investment committee, as they consider the influence of world conditions to their model portfolios. Coming this month:- A justified recovery? - Stock markets have recovered strongly in in recent weeks, despite warnings of e deepening recession. Are markets overly optimistic? Trouble ahead? - As central banks continue to pump money into the markets, are inflation and higher interest rates just around the corner? Property Ou...
Buy Buy Baby
April 07, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MBEpisode six hears an interim discussion from the Assetfirst investment committee. This time, Philip Bailey and Steve Williams discuss the following:- Are we nearly there yet? - For now at least, markets have stabilised. Have we seen the bottom of the dip? Economic headwinds - The lockdown will produce stark economic figures in the coming months. How will markets react to this news? Compelling valuations - Valuations now offer greater potential for long term growth than we have witnessed ...
Bear Necessities
March 13, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBEpisode five hears the Assetfirst investment committee consider influences to their model portfolios. Coming this month:- Bear market strategy - The market sell-off is beginning to present buying opportunities for long term investors. Bond Insurance - Bonds have cushioned investors against the equity crash. Should we continue to hold them? Risk on? - We discuss whether to move from a defensive to a neutral stance. Income and capital withdrawal strategies - Which assets should we target ...
20/20 Vision
December 19, 2019 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBEpisode four hears the Assetfirst investment committee consider political and economic influences to their model portfolios. Coming this month:- Getting Brexit Done - Following the Conservative victory, we consider the implications for UK markets A Bumpy Ride - Asia Pacific markets may deliver positive returns, but there could well be some volatility along the way. Get rich quick - We reveal our favourite asset classes for 2020 Goose or Turkey? - Insight into a Northern festive table.
Polls Apart
October 30, 2019 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBEpisode three hears the Assetfirst investment committee consider political and economic influences to their model portfolios. Coming this month:- They think its all over - A General Election has finally been called and Sterling goes from strength to strength. What does this mean for equities? Are we ready for ESG Funds - ESG choices are gathering pace. Are they yet a viable tool to construct risk graded portfolios? Ways to skin a cat - We discuss the merits of overseas assets in defensi...
Too Good To Be True?
September 12, 2019 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this, our 2nd episode, the Assetfirst investment committee consider political and economic influences to their model portfolios. Coming this month:- Nothing can go wrong now! - Did the markets breathe a sigh of relief when Parliament took no-deal off the table? Trade Wars; A New Hope? - Following Trump's decision to delay further tarrifs, is the trade war nearly over? Reassuringly expensive - US p/e ratios are above their long term range. Is this cause for concern? Too good to be true...
Currency Pirates
August 21, 2019 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBWe have just made a recording of our latest investment committee meeting. This month we discuss :- Elephant in the Room – Is the negative yield curve a sure sign of the next recession? Broken Models? – Do low bond yields mean the end of diversified portfolios? More Big Bazookas? – Can we expect more economic stimulus and will it still work? Currency Pirates – Are we protected against a weakening Pound? If you have any comments or investment relate...