Tatton tops most recommended MPS table

Monday, 15 April 2024 08:30

Tatton Core Active was the most recommended platform managed portfolio solution in the first quarter of the year, climbing from sixth place at the end of 2023.

The previous most popular MPS investment solution, Timeline Classic 50, fell to fifth in the latest tables compiled by data provider Defaqto.

The highest of four new entrants in the top 10 was Timeline Tracker 50 at third with the two most notable climbers from end of 2023 being Rockhold Active Adventurous, up from 206^th to fifth, and Albemarle ASPIM Growth 6 solutions, which climbed from 67^th to 10^th.

Andy Parsons, insight manager (funds & DFM) at Defaqto, said: “As the table clearly shows, there are a variety of investment solutions being chosen across a multitude of varying styles and risk levels. Leading the way is Tatton with three solutions in the top 10, whilst the likes of Brewin Dolphin and Timeline are represented twice.”

Position Q1 2024	Proposition Name	Position end 2023	Movement up / down	% Share of Top 10
1	Tatton Core Active	6	+5	15.7
2	Tatton Core Balanced	3	+1	12.9
3	Timeline Tracker 50	56	+53	10.5
4	AJ Bell Passive MPS 4	15	+11	9.7
5	Timeline Classic 50	1	-4	9.6
6	Rockhold Active Adventurous	205	+199	9.5
7	Brewin Dolphin MPS Balanced	4	-3	8.3
8	Tatton Tracker Balanced	8	-	8.2
9	Brewin Dolphin MPS Growth	2	-7	8.1
10	Albemarle ASPIM Growth 6	67	+57	7.6

Source: Defaqto

Meanwhile, topping the top 10 most recommended single asset funds by value for the first quarter of the year was Fundsmith Equity fund, managed by Terry Smith.

Andy Parsons, said: “The positive sentiment that took over the markets towards the back end of 2023 carried through into the first quarter of 2024, with many investors still favouring the US, Japan, Global and Technology focused themes.”

Position	Proposition Name	Position end of 2023	Movement up/down	% Share of Top 10
1	Fundsmith Equity	1	-	19.6
2	Vanguard US Equity Index	15	+13	13.7
3	HSBC American Index	2	-1	10.7
4	L&G Global Technology Index	50	+46	10.3
5	Fidelity Index World	5	-	9.4
6	L&G Global 100 Index	21	+15	8.8
7	Vanguard LifeStrategy 100% Equity	3	-4	8.2
8	Royal London Short Duration Global Index Linked	62	+54	6.6
9	M&G Strategic Corporate Bond	55	+46	6.5
10	Royal London Sustainable Leaders	217	+207	6.3

Source: Defaqto

When it came to the top 10 most recommended multi-asset investment solutions by value in the period, very little changed, with only two new entrants to the top 10.

Andy Parsons said: “The top 10 is represented by six different providers. Vanguard leads the way with three solutions, whereas both HSBC and BNY Mellon are represented twice. Overall, we see two new entrants in the shape of the Artemis Monthly Distribution, and the VT AJ Bell Balanced solution.”

Position Q1 2024	Proposition Name	Position end of 2023	Movement up/down	% Share of Top 10
1	Vanguard LifeStrategy 60% Equity	1	-	15.7
2	Vanguard LifeStrategy 80% Equity	2	-	15.5
3	HSBC Global Strategy Balanced	4	+1	14.5
4	HSBC Global Strategy Dynamic	9	+5	11.6
5	Artemis Monthly Distribution	18	+13	10.8
6	BNY Mellon Multi-Asset Balanced	3	-3	8.2
7	VT AJ Bell Balanced	17	+10	6.5
8	Royal London Sustainable Diversified	8	-	5.9
9	Vanguard SustainableLife 60-70% Equity	6	-3	5.8
10	BNY Mellon Multi-Asset Growth	10	-	5.5

Source: Defaqto. The data for the tables was drawn from Defaqto Engage.