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In this edition of Citywire’s MPS Allocators roundtable, the panel discuss some of the funds they bought in the volatile second quarter. Among the diverse range of purchases, including infrastructure, China and gold strategies, Hoshang Daroga, Investment Director at Elston, highlights the MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund as one he has recently added to his model portfolio.

Listen to the panel discussion here: 'A very nice new strategy' - The funds MPS allocators have bought

What is The MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund?

The Fund aims to deliver predictable and positive returns in most equity market conditions. We focus on maximising the probability of securing the returns that occur most frequently within equity markets, by giving up some less likely market upside and accepting some less likely market downside.


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Opinions expressed represent the views of the author at the time of publication, are subject to change, and should not be interpreted as investment advice.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This article has been approved and issued as a financial promotion. This content is for information only and does not form part of a direct offer or invitation to purchase, subscribe for or dispose of securities and no reliance should be placed on it. Whilst care has been taken in compiling this content, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Downing LLP as to its accuracy or completeness, including for external sources (which may have been used) which have not been verified. Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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Downing’s “very nice new strategy”

MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund highlighted in the Citywire MPS Allocators roundtable as a recent purchase.

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Investments
August 15, 2025
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In this edition of Citywire’s MPS Allocators roundtable, the panel discuss some of the funds they bought in the volatile second quarter. Among the diverse range of purchases, including infrastructure, China and gold strategies, Hoshang Daroga, Investment Director at Elston, highlights the MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund as one he has recently added to his model portfolio.

Listen to the panel discussion here: 'A very nice new strategy' - The funds MPS allocators have bought

What is The MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund?

The Fund aims to deliver predictable and positive returns in most equity market conditions. We focus on maximising the probability of securing the returns that occur most frequently within equity markets, by giving up some less likely market upside and accepting some less likely market downside.


Important notice

Opinions expressed represent the views of the author at the time of publication, are subject to change, and should not be interpreted as investment advice.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This article has been approved and issued as a financial promotion. This content is for information only and does not form part of a direct offer or invitation to purchase, subscribe for or dispose of securities and no reliance should be placed on it. Whilst care has been taken in compiling this content, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Downing LLP as to its accuracy or completeness, including for external sources (which may have been used) which have not been verified. Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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Downing’s “very nice new strategy”

MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund highlighted in the Citywire MPS Allocators roundtable as a recent purchase.

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Investments
August 15, 2025
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In this edition of Citywire’s MPS Allocators roundtable, the panel discuss some of the funds they bought in the volatile second quarter. Among the diverse range of purchases, including infrastructure, China and gold strategies, Hoshang Daroga, Investment Director at Elston, highlights the MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund as one he has recently added to his model portfolio.

Listen to the panel discussion here: 'A very nice new strategy' - The funds MPS allocators have bought

What is The MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund?

The Fund aims to deliver predictable and positive returns in most equity market conditions. We focus on maximising the probability of securing the returns that occur most frequently within equity markets, by giving up some less likely market upside and accepting some less likely market downside.


Important notice

Opinions expressed represent the views of the author at the time of publication, are subject to change, and should not be interpreted as investment advice.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This article has been approved and issued as a financial promotion. This content is for information only and does not form part of a direct offer or invitation to purchase, subscribe for or dispose of securities and no reliance should be placed on it. Whilst care has been taken in compiling this content, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Downing LLP as to its accuracy or completeness, including for external sources (which may have been used) which have not been verified. Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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In this edition of Citywire’s MPS Allocators roundtable, the panel discuss some of the funds they bought in the volatile second quarter. Among the diverse range of purchases, including infrastructure, China and gold strategies, Hoshang Daroga, Investment Director at Elston, highlights the MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund as one he has recently added to his model portfolio.

Listen to the panel discussion here: 'A very nice new strategy' - The funds MPS allocators have bought

What is The MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund?

The Fund aims to deliver predictable and positive returns in most equity market conditions. We focus on maximising the probability of securing the returns that occur most frequently within equity markets, by giving up some less likely market upside and accepting some less likely market downside.


Important notice

Opinions expressed represent the views of the author at the time of publication, are subject to change, and should not be interpreted as investment advice.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This article has been approved and issued as a financial promotion. This content is for information only and does not form part of a direct offer or invitation to purchase, subscribe for or dispose of securities and no reliance should be placed on it. Whilst care has been taken in compiling this content, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Downing LLP as to its accuracy or completeness, including for external sources (which may have been used) which have not been verified. Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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Downing’s “very nice new strategy”

MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund highlighted in the Citywire MPS Allocators roundtable as a recent purchase.

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In this edition of Citywire’s MPS Allocators roundtable, the panel discuss some of the funds they bought in the volatile second quarter. Among the diverse range of purchases, including infrastructure, China and gold strategies, Hoshang Daroga, Investment Director at Elston, highlights the MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund as one he has recently added to his model portfolio.

Listen to the panel discussion here: 'A very nice new strategy' - The funds MPS allocators have bought

What is The MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund?

The Fund aims to deliver predictable and positive returns in most equity market conditions. We focus on maximising the probability of securing the returns that occur most frequently within equity markets, by giving up some less likely market upside and accepting some less likely market downside.


Important notice

Opinions expressed represent the views of the author at the time of publication, are subject to change, and should not be interpreted as investment advice.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This article has been approved and issued as a financial promotion. This content is for information only and does not form part of a direct offer or invitation to purchase, subscribe for or dispose of securities and no reliance should be placed on it. Whilst care has been taken in compiling this content, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Downing LLP as to its accuracy or completeness, including for external sources (which may have been used) which have not been verified. Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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In this edition of Citywire’s MPS Allocators roundtable, the panel discuss some of the funds they bought in the volatile second quarter. Among the diverse range of purchases, including infrastructure, China and gold strategies, Hoshang Daroga, Investment Director at Elston, highlights the MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund as one he has recently added to his model portfolio.

Listen to the panel discussion here: 'A very nice new strategy' - The funds MPS allocators have bought

What is The MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund?

The Fund aims to deliver predictable and positive returns in most equity market conditions. We focus on maximising the probability of securing the returns that occur most frequently within equity markets, by giving up some less likely market upside and accepting some less likely market downside.


Important notice

Opinions expressed represent the views of the author at the time of publication, are subject to change, and should not be interpreted as investment advice.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This article has been approved and issued as a financial promotion. This content is for information only and does not form part of a direct offer or invitation to purchase, subscribe for or dispose of securities and no reliance should be placed on it. Whilst care has been taken in compiling this content, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Downing LLP as to its accuracy or completeness, including for external sources (which may have been used) which have not been verified. Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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In this edition of Citywire’s MPS Allocators roundtable, the panel discuss some of the funds they bought in the volatile second quarter. Among the diverse range of purchases, including infrastructure, China and gold strategies, Hoshang Daroga, Investment Director at Elston, highlights the MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund as one he has recently added to his model portfolio.

Listen to the panel discussion here: 'A very nice new strategy' - The funds MPS allocators have bought

What is The MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund?

The Fund aims to deliver predictable and positive returns in most equity market conditions. We focus on maximising the probability of securing the returns that occur most frequently within equity markets, by giving up some less likely market upside and accepting some less likely market downside.


Important notice

Opinions expressed represent the views of the author at the time of publication, are subject to change, and should not be interpreted as investment advice.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This article has been approved and issued as a financial promotion. This content is for information only and does not form part of a direct offer or invitation to purchase, subscribe for or dispose of securities and no reliance should be placed on it. Whilst care has been taken in compiling this content, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Downing LLP as to its accuracy or completeness, including for external sources (which may have been used) which have not been verified. Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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Downing’s “very nice new strategy”

MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund highlighted in the Citywire MPS Allocators roundtable as a recent purchase.

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Investments
August 15, 2025
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In this edition of Citywire’s MPS Allocators roundtable, the panel discuss some of the funds they bought in the volatile second quarter. Among the diverse range of purchases, including infrastructure, China and gold strategies, Hoshang Daroga, Investment Director at Elston, highlights the MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund as one he has recently added to his model portfolio.

Listen to the panel discussion here: 'A very nice new strategy' - The funds MPS allocators have bought

What is The MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund?

The Fund aims to deliver predictable and positive returns in most equity market conditions. We focus on maximising the probability of securing the returns that occur most frequently within equity markets, by giving up some less likely market upside and accepting some less likely market downside.


Important notice

Opinions expressed represent the views of the author at the time of publication, are subject to change, and should not be interpreted as investment advice.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This article has been approved and issued as a financial promotion. This content is for information only and does not form part of a direct offer or invitation to purchase, subscribe for or dispose of securities and no reliance should be placed on it. Whilst care has been taken in compiling this content, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Downing LLP as to its accuracy or completeness, including for external sources (which may have been used) which have not been verified. Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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Downing’s “very nice new strategy”

MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund highlighted in the Citywire MPS Allocators roundtable as a recent purchase.

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In this edition of Citywire’s MPS Allocators roundtable, the panel discuss some of the funds they bought in the volatile second quarter. Among the diverse range of purchases, including infrastructure, China and gold strategies, Hoshang Daroga, Investment Director at Elston, highlights the MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund as one he has recently added to his model portfolio.

Listen to the panel discussion here: 'A very nice new strategy' - The funds MPS allocators have bought

What is The MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund?

The Fund aims to deliver predictable and positive returns in most equity market conditions. We focus on maximising the probability of securing the returns that occur most frequently within equity markets, by giving up some less likely market upside and accepting some less likely market downside.


Important notice

Opinions expressed represent the views of the author at the time of publication, are subject to change, and should not be interpreted as investment advice.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This article has been approved and issued as a financial promotion. This content is for information only and does not form part of a direct offer or invitation to purchase, subscribe for or dispose of securities and no reliance should be placed on it. Whilst care has been taken in compiling this content, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Downing LLP as to its accuracy or completeness, including for external sources (which may have been used) which have not been verified. Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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Downing’s “very nice new strategy”

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In this edition of Citywire’s MPS Allocators roundtable, the panel discuss some of the funds they bought in the volatile second quarter. Among the diverse range of purchases, including infrastructure, China and gold strategies, Hoshang Daroga, Investment Director at Elston, highlights the MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund as one he has recently added to his model portfolio.

Listen to the panel discussion here: 'A very nice new strategy' - The funds MPS allocators have bought

What is The MGTS Downing Active Defined Return Assets Fund?

The Fund aims to deliver predictable and positive returns in most equity market conditions. We focus on maximising the probability of securing the returns that occur most frequently within equity markets, by giving up some less likely market upside and accepting some less likely market downside.


Important notice

Opinions expressed represent the views of the author at the time of publication, are subject to change, and should not be interpreted as investment advice.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

This article has been approved and issued as a financial promotion. This content is for information only and does not form part of a direct offer or invitation to purchase, subscribe for or dispose of securities and no reliance should be placed on it. Whilst care has been taken in compiling this content, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Downing LLP as to its accuracy or completeness, including for external sources (which may have been used) which have not been verified. Downing is a trading name of Downing LLP. Downing LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 545025). Registered in England and Wales (No. OC341575). Registered Office: 10 Lower Thames Street London EC3R 6AF.

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