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Alex King Profile
Alex King, CFA
Investment Strategy Analyst
London

Alex is an investment strategy analyst in Wellington Solutions, a comprehensive investment solutions platform with a mission to deliver outcome-oriented strategies to help solve clients’ challenges. He works on our Multi-Asset Team and conducts and shares research on asset allocation, portfolio construction, and structural investment problems. He advises clients and undertakes data analysis to build multi-asset solutions designed to meet their specific objectives.

Alex joined the firm in 2018 and he earned his BSc in management from the University of Bath.

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Chart in Focus: Is the Fed rate cut positive for risk?

In this edition of Chart in Focus, we examine how the Fed’s long-awaited interest rate cut may influence risk assets.

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Chart in Focus: What do higher long-end yields mean?

Long-end yields have climbed on concerns over structural growth and fiscal expansion. In this edition of Chart in Focus, we explore how shifting yield curves are reshaping opportunities across asset classes.

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Chart in Focus: Fed rate cuts resume — What’s next for investors?

In this edition of Chart in Focus, we explore the Fed’s return to rate cuts after a strategic pause. We examine how this move, alongside diverging central banks paths, could shape the outlook for risk assets.

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Chart in Focus: Are today’s equity returns too high?

In this edition of Chart in Focus, we examine the strength of markets so far this year, placing it in historical context.

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Chart in Focus: Where are rates headed?

In this edition of Chart in Focus, we take a look at where rates have been headed and potential implications moving forward.

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Chart in Focus: Earnings upgrades fueled the recent US equity market rally 

Where are earnings heading? In this edition of Chart in Focus, we address the recent uptick in earnings expectations and its potential impact on equity returns.

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Chart in Focus: Are higher valuations justified?

Since Liberation Day, a clearer picture on tariffs has begun to emerge and markets have rallied in response. In this edition of Chart in Focus, we revisit cross-asset valuations and examine if the higher valuations are justified.

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Chart in focus: What does a weak US dollar mean for global investors?

In this Chart in Focus, we illustrate how the power of the US dollar in 2025 stacks up against the past fifty-plus years. Learn what we're watching and understand the global investment implications of a weaker USD.

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Chart in Focus: Is growth investing still dominating?

Growth isn't global? In this edition of Chart in Focus, we compare the performance of value vs. growth stocks globally, highlighting the contrast by region, and in turn explore the implications for style investing.

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Chart in Focus: Did you miss out on the market bounce back in April?

Did you miss out on the market bounce back in April? In this edition of Chart in Focus, we look at market turnaround following the Liberation Day correction, highlighting the consequences of not having stayed invested.

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Chart in Focus: Patience is power — stay invested through volatility

What does a higher VIX mean? In this edition of Chart in Focus, we explore the historic performance of the global equity market after large bouts of volatility, and the investment implications for equity and fixed income investors amid the US tariff turmoil.

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Chart in Focus: how sustainable is Europe’s rally?

Is the recent rally in European equities sustainable? In this edition of our Chart in Focus series, we explore the potential path ahead.

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Chart in Focus: Can quality hedge against inflation?

Can Quality hedge against inflation？ In this latest edition of Chart in Focus, we explore the historic outperformance of high-quality stocks and bonds during periods of high inflation, perhaps offering lessons should inflation surprise to the upside in 2025.

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Chart in Focus: Is the “Trump trade” real?

Is this "Trump trade" real？In this latest edition of Chart in Focus, we compare market's reactions to Trump's re-election and his 2016 election, and share our observations.

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Chart in Focus: Can this equity bull market last?

Can this current equity bull market last? In this latest edition of Chart in Focus, we focus on the indicators of whether it may come to an end or keep running.

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Chart in Focus: What does the rate cut mean for equities and bonds?

Are rate cuts positive? On the heels of the much-anticipated initial Fed cut, in this article we look to historic precedent for where the markets could go in the coming months.

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Chart in Focus: The need to differentiate market growth from macro growth

Macro growth and earnings growth have been misaligned for the last 15 years, particularly in the US and China, but in opposite directions. For equity investors, what would be the key to identify real growth?

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Chart in Focus: Broadening earnings growth signals healthy US equity market

Over the past year, the markets have seen the companies best poised to harness and benefit from new innovations within artificial intelligence rewarded accordingly.  Can this signal more upside for the entire US equity market?

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Income: the hard worker in your portfolio deserves more credit

Income from cash is good but income from bonds is better. In a less certain macro environment, Nick Samouilhan thinks the case for income only gets stronger. How can investors make the most of the opportunities?

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Fork in the road: Slowdown or reacceleration ahead?

Markets seem to expect a much smoother ride in 2024, but are they too optimistic? Members of our Investment Strategy & Solutions Group offer their macro and market outlook, including their latest views on equities, bonds, and commodities. 

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