Risk and uncertainty are challenging, even multi-dimensional, phenomena in investment. While investors crave simple risk ‘metrics’ or statistics with which to know the risks associated with an investment or a fund, James Clunie, Head of Strategy, Absolute Return, explains that risk management involves art, not just science.

As 2026 approaches, three of our leading alternative investment managers explain why uncorrelated assets are worth considering, in order to enhance the robustness of a portfolio.

Ariel Bezalel, Head of Strategy, Fixed Income, has been positioning his strategy for the end of the economic cycle for some time. He explains why he is sceptical that US rate cuts can drive a sustainable rally, and why allocating to high-quality, liquid assets is more important than ever based on a number of recession warning signs.

Jason Pidcock and Sam Konrad discuss Asia ex-Japan equity income investing in the current macro-economic environment and why they like gold, Singapore and technology stocks.

Hair-raising headlines are par for the course in emerging Europe – but that doesn’t mean that it’s not possible to generate strong returns investing in the region. Colin Croft, fund manager of the Jupiter Emerging European Opportunities Fund, looks back over some of the highlights from the past five years since he took over the fund’s management, and discusses why even crises can present attractive investment opportunities for investors in emerging Europe.

The Jupiter Merlin team discusses the turmoil in France and how this once again puts the Eurozone’s shaky foundations in the spotlight.

In a never-ending quest to find an ‘edge’ over their peers, alternative data may prove the holy grail for some fund managers, says Magnus Spence, Head of Investments, Alternatives.

The Jupiter Merlin team discusses rising bond yields driven by fiscal pressures and mounting geopolitical tensions.

James Clunie explains why over the past five years to year-end 2018, the Jupiter’s Absolute Return strategy has been a worthwhile portfolio diversifier: it has generated a positive return, with negative correlation to the MSCI World Index, and has often performed well during periods of heightened equity market volatility.

The Jupiter Merlin team analyses the arguments shaping the 2029 election, the least predictable in years.

Despite the breadth of investment styles found in the absolute return sector, a negative correlation to equities is still relatively rare. James Clunie, Head of Strategy, Absolute Return, considers why this might be so, and writes about how managing a strategy that is different requires resilience and has potential value for investors.

The Jupiter Merlin team analyse the implications of war in Ukraine and the Trump-Putin negotiations taking place on the anniversary of Japan’s surrender in 1945.

In his latest article, James Clunie explains why over the past five years to year-end 2018, the Jupiter’s Absolute Return strategy has been a worthwhile portfolio diversifier: it has generated a positive return, with negative correlation to the MSCI World Index, and has often performed well during periods of heightened equity market volatility.

The Jupiter Merlin team examines the challenges confronting central bankers as they gather in Wyoming.

The world’s technology giants continue to capture headlines, having grown to dominate large industries as the world becomes increasingly digitised.

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Consistency is at the heart of Alexander Darwall’s investment process. Since joining Jupiter in 1995, he has become the company’s longest-serving fund manager. His steady approach has withstood all manner of market events, from the tech bubble to the financial crisis to the eurozone crisis.

Alex Savvides, Stephanie Geary and Siddharth Sukumar provide extended commentary about the market and their UK Dynamic Equity strategy during the quarter.