18 Aug 2025

MPS in Focus

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Mark Shields

Investment Director, Multi-Asset Investment Head

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Watch our latest MPS in Focus video featuring Mark Shields, Investment Director, with a detailed update on the portfolios.

In this quarterly review, Mark discusses the diversification and actions taken within the MPS portfolios to mitigate the ongoing market risks.

Key takeaways:

  • In response to the ongoing uncertain and volatile market backdrop, the portfolio strategy has shifted to a more neutral equity stance with more equity valuation sensitivity.
  • US small and mid-cap exposure has been reduced.
  • There continues to be an emphasis on defensiveness within fixed income.
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About the Author

Mark Shields

Mark joined Brooks Macdonald in 2007 and co-manages the Managed Portfolio Service and Multi-Asset Fund range.

Prior to joining Brooks Macdonald, Mark worked at Private Equity Intelligence for a year. He has over 14 years’ experience in financial services.

Mark is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (Chartered MCSI) and holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC).

Mark heads up our thematic research team, as well as being a member of our UK funds research team.

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