{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/93cf156f-10d0-452d-ad3f-0d9e0e43d1e6/67b61d7ad7f65bb045114bb1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Are equal-weight indices all they’re cracked up to be?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b9b44642e85601ee98576f/1739988337618-25640742-5742-446c-95c0-4589f785c047.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>If volatility has made a comeback, are equal-weight indices the solution to this problem? Or do they present different issues?</p><p>This week David Thorpe, Dave Baxter and Joseph Wilkins have a chat about the pros and cons of these trackers.</p><p>They also discuss the case for European equities and whether their time has finally come. And finally they explore DFMs’ preference for gilts over Treasuries.</p><p>The Asset Allocator Podcast is a weekly series aimed at discretionary fund managers, fund selectors and wealth managers, providing insight into the issues that drive investment decisions.</p><p>To receive the Asset Allocator email in your inbox for free, sign up&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.ftadviser.com/asset-allocator/sign-up\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p>","author_name":"Asset Allocator"}