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ALO33: The Psychology Behind Better Asset Allocation ft. Aoifinn Devitt

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Mar 11, 2026
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Aoifinn Devitt
Aoifinn Devitt, an investment professional with pensions, hedge fund advisory and private wealth experience, joins to discuss resilient portfolio design. She explores diversification across shifting macro regimes. Private markets, private credit risks, outcome-based allocation and manager selection are covered in short, sharp conversations.
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INSIGHT

Mega Cap Concentration Changes Equity Risk Profile

  • Concentration risk has structural causes: mega-cap winners now dwarf countries, changing benchmark behavior and portfolio volatility.
  • Aoifinn counsels dollar-cost averaging, diversification by cap/sector/geography, and coaching clients on higher expected volatility.
ADVICE

Don't Default To Passive When Benchmarks Are Skewed

  • Be skeptical of passive exposure when market-cap concentration amplifies volatility; sizing and benchmark choice matter more than an automatic active swap.
  • Aoifinn warns active managers face a higher bar and you must verify they earn fees.
INSIGHT

Factor Labels Are Fragile And Time Varying

  • Factor and style labels are brittle and can mislead; managers often drift and labels must be dynamically redefined.
  • Aoifinn prefers broad exposures but warns against assuming a static 'quality' or 'value' definition.
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