What actually diversifies portfolios?

In this episode of Wisdom Shared, Senior Investment Manager Harry Children and CIO Fahad Hassan examine how traditional stock–bond diversification has weakened after recent inflation shocks and rising rates, and why advisers must rethink portfolio construction. They explore alternatives along with duration controls and practical implementation within the Prima Fund to improve portfolio resilience.

 

This episode was recorded on 19 May 2026.

 

On this podcast

Harry Children, Senior Investment Manager at Albemarle Street Partners.
Fahad Hassan, CIO at Albemarle Street Partners.

 

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To learn more about Albemarle Street Partners, visit aspim.co.uk 

 

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