Q2 2026

AJ Bell MPS and Funds update - Q2 2026

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In this short Q&A video, our Head of Investment Solutions, James Flintoft, joins our Head of Product, Richard Slattery-Vickers, to discuss the key market themes that shaped Q2 2026 and what they meant for performance across our AJ Bell Funds and MPS portfolios.

They discuss how easing geopolitical tensions and continued momentum in artificial intelligence supported markets and portfolio performance, alongside recent developments at AJ Bell Investments.

Key takeaways

  • Performance drivers in Q2
  • Geopolitical and economic influence over bond and equity markets
  • Latest market developments and AJ Bell Investments updates

James Flintoft

James Flintoft

Head of Investment Solutions

James has over a decade of experience running MPS and managed accounts for intermediaries. After graduating from Northumbria University with a first class degree in Finance & Investment Management, James joined a regional DFM, where he most recently served as Head of Investments. He joined AJ Bell Investments in 2023 as a Fund Manager. James is a CFA charterholder.

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