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description: A range of resources that will help you to understand exactly what our Strategic Asset Allocation process is, how it’s reviewed and the changes we've made.
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# Strategic Asset Allocation

Our AJ Bell Funds and MPS range are designed to deliver consistent, reliable performance within pre-defined risk levels. That consistency comes from our Strategic Asset Allocation process – the framework behind every portfolio. If you want to understand how the process works, and what it means for your investments, you’re in the right place.

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## What’s changed for 2026?

## Strategic Asset Allocation brochure

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This update explains how we’ve refined allocations to keep our AJ Bell Funds and MPS portfolios resilient and well-diversified for the year ahead.

Access your copy now to:

- understand the decisions driving our portfolios;
- see how we’re positioning these solutions for different market environments; and
- support your client conversations with clear, actionable insights.

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[![Person trekking across mountains](https://landing.investcentre.co.uk/hubfs/SAA_2026_340x227_Summary_article_.jpg "Person trekking across mountains")](https://www.investcentre.co.uk/articles/positioning-our-portfolios-for-2026)

#### Positioning our portfolios for 2026

A shortened review of our recent Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation decisions.

[UNDERSTAND UPDATES](https://www.investcentre.co.uk/articles/positioning-our-portfolios-for-2026)

[![Image of person balancing on tightrope](https://landing.investcentre.co.uk/hubfs/SAA_2026_340x227_Bonds_risks.jpg "Image of person balancing on tightrope")](https://www.investcentre.co.uk/articles/managing-inflation-and-yield-curves-bond-markets)

#### Managing inflation and yield curves in bond markets

We’ve shifted to short-duration and inflation-protected bonds to help reduce risk and strengthen potential returns in today’s market.

[LEARN MORE](https://www.investcentre.co.uk/articles/managing-inflation-and-yield-curves-bond-markets)

[![Statue of Liberty](https://landing.investcentre.co.uk/hubfs/SAA_2026_340x227_US_sectors.jpg "Statue of Liberty")](https://www.investcentre.co.uk/articles/why-us-sectors-matter-diversification)

#### Why US sectors matter for diversification

We’ve introduced new US sector allocations to reduce concentration risk whilst tapping into AI opportunities.

[FIND OUT HOW](https://www.investcentre.co.uk/articles/why-us-sectors-matter-diversification)

## Behind the strategy: Understanding our asset allocation process

Watch as James Flintoft unpacks our Strategic Asset Allocation process, and shares our reasoning behind the changes.

## Key portfolio documents

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For more information on our AJ Bell Funds and MPS, view our extensive [range of literature](https://www.investcentre.co.uk/support/infocentre?categories[145]=145).

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#### MPS portfolios

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#### AJ Bell Funds portfolios

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#### MPS Q4 reports

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#### AJ Bell Funds Q4 reports

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