Value hunting in UK – and global – equities alongside a return to robust bond yields are the hottest topics for this month’s wealth management commentators.

All eyes are on the US and UK this month as political and economic factors loom particularly large in investment decisions – and the weighing up of risk.

There are many facets to managing wealth effectively, but investors can get a strong toehold on the best strategy to pursue if they think in terms of risk “buckets” to allocate their funds to.

We are pleased to see that our users have been getting proactive – rather than succumbing to paralysis – amid market turmoil and recessionary fears.

As the economic horizon darkens, investors are going to need to pay close attention to the asset classes – and individual holdings – they populate their portfolios with; careful bond selection is just one element of this.

The “back to school” mood means that we’re matching more people to wealth managers than ever this month, with both investment and financial planning related queries coming in thick and fast.

Inflation risks might be somewhat overblown, at least looking past 2022, and investors should not forget that a number of assets may fare well while high levels persist.

Investment risk comes in many forms, as emphasised by this month’s wealth management experts: keep calm, but don’t be blindsided by neglecting today’s manifold dangers.

Investors are seeking stronger diversification, reduced costs and tax mitigation strategies to cope with whatever the world brings in the months (and years) ahead.