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378. The case for diversification in a world that won’t sit still

January 15, 2026 • FundCalibre

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In our first episode of 2026, we reflect on a year that challenged many investor assumptions. Despite geopolitical conflict, trade tensions and inflation concerns, markets delivered resilient and often surprising returns. Darius McDermott and Juliet Schooling Latter discuss the broadening of performance beyond the US, the role of valuations and renewed interest in emerging markets and China. We also examine the resurgence of gold and commodities, the evolving role of real assets and whether AI remains a powerful growth story or a potential source of risk. We conclude with practical thoughts on diversification and investor behaviour for the year ahead.

What’s covered in this episode:

Why markets stayed resilient
The surprise winners of last year
Broadening beyond US dominance
Valuations and investor complacency
Emerging markets back in focus
China’s evolving growth story
Gold, silver and real assets explained
AI hype vs earnings reality
Diversification mistakes to avoid
What investors should do more — and less — of

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