Skip to main content
15 April 2025 -
Investing

Conversation with Cornelian

David Appleton

David Appleton

Senior Investment Director

Picture of government building
Time to read: 1 minute
Share this article

We're excited to introduce the Conversation with Cornelian video series, featuring market insights, key themes, and adviser solutions from David Appleton, Senior Investment Director at Brooks Macdonald. 

David highlights the portfolio positioning, fund performance, key stocks, and current views and outlook for the year ahead.

In summary: 

2024 saw some major political shifts, with Labour's UK majority and Trump’s return to the White House. Amid global changes, we focus on opportunities while navigating risks like S&P 500 concentration, tech volatility, and persistent inflation.

Watch the full conversation below.

About the author

David Appleton

David joined Brooks Macdonald in 2020 and is jointly responsible for managing the risk managed multi-asset fund solutions.

Prior to this, David worked at Cornelian Asset Managers, before its acquisition by Brooks Macdonald, where he joined the investment team in 2013 and helped to develop the firm’s risk managed multi-asset fund proposition to financial advisors. He also worked for 10 years at Alder Investment Management, a London-based family office, and has 17 years’ experience in financial services.

David studied Economics at the University of Edinburgh before obtaining an MSc in International Banking & Finance from Heriot Watt University. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).

David Appleton

Related articles

Request an initial consultation

If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, submit a call back request and our team will reach out.

Get in touch

or call us on: 020 7499 6424

or email us at: [email protected]