Equity Mates Investing Podcast

Is your portfolio actually built for the long run? | Kerry Craig

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Mar 26, 2026
Kerry Craig, Portfolio Manager and Global Market Strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management, explains why how you split your money matters more than chasing the next big stock. He breaks down model portfolios, the role of bonds, and balancing growth with defensive assets. Short, practical takes on allocation, active vs passive blend, and using model mixes as a starting point.
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ADVICE

Use Active Overlays When Regimes Shift

  • Expect regime shifts: when volatility, dispersion and rates rise, active management can add value by exploiting relative opportunities.
  • Keep passive for long-term market exposure but use active overlays to capture regime-driven dispersion.
INSIGHT

Fixed Income Is Bigger And More Useful Than You Think

  • The bond market is larger and more diverse than equities and can provide steady coupons, downside protection and diversification.
  • Fixed income's universe and higher recent yields make it a useful stabiliser even for younger investors' portfolios.
ADVICE

Don't Go 100% Equity Without A Buffer

  • Don't assume a 100% equity portfolio in your 20s; consider allocations like 80% growth and 20% defensive to smooth volatility.
  • Use fixed income and covered-call equity strategies to provide buffers and income while keeping growth exposure.
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