1. Discretionary Management Service – April 2017 Portfolio Performance
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The Offering
The NLPFM Discretionary Management Service offers a number of different portfolios to clients. The needs of each client are considered independently and different portfolios are selected based on suitability and approach to risk after a discussion directly with the client. The philosophy of NLPFM is that irrespective of which standard portfolio or specially tailored portfolio is used, clients can be assured that their money is looked after with their interests at heart.
The Month in Review
April was another positive month for risk assets although a strong rally in Sterling meant that once converted most major markets were in negative territory for the month. Europe was the only market to end the month up in Sterling terms with the first round of the French election suggesting a Macron victory is likely. Bond indices fared slightly better with only global bonds being impacted by the Sterling rebound. Property once again delivered a small positive return to our portfolios whilst our combined Alternative holdings were a slight negative. The MSCI UK Index ended the month down -1.34% whilst the AFI Index was up 0.04%. All of our portfolios performed in-line with expectations and we continue to deliver superior risk adjusted returns.
Performance & Volatility (%)
Inception Date
1 Month Returns
YTD Returns
1 Year Returns
3 Years Returns
5 Years Returns
Volatility Since January 2013
Returns since January 2008
Volatility Since January 2008
NLPFM Defensive
Jan 2013
0.33
3.22
10.31
23.49
N/A
4.05
NLPFM Cautious
Jan 2008
0.07
3.70
12.66
27.06
49.32
4.92
72.61
7.40
NLPFM Balanced
0.03
4.12
14.86
30.26
52.94
5.54
75.00
8.09
NLPFM Progressive
0.04
4.58
17.17
33.51
57.26
6.17
84.15
8.89
NLPFM Adventurous
0.00
5.18
19.70
36.68
7.53
MSCI UK Index
-1.34
2.39
20.03
17.92
50.01
10.54
57.28
14.41
AFI Balanced Index
4.34
14.59
25.57
48.74
6.46
62.16
10.22
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NLP Financial Management Limited does not accept liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may have occurred in the collection and recording of this data and will provide extra detail on data or graphs used in this note upon request. The 2008 performance figures are based on asset allocation decisions recorded by the NLP Financial Management Investment Panel. The above figures are indicative of the returns for the portfolios on a particular day, however not all portfolios are valued on the same day and variations may occur.
Past performance is not a guide to the future.
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2. Discretionary Management Service relative performance
January 2008 to April 2017
The graphs below show the performance and volatility of our DMS portfolios against the MSCI UK Index and the AFI Balanced Index.
This is a marketing communication, intended for information only and should not be construed as an invitation or offer to buy and sell any investment vehicle, instrument or service. This information is based on historic data collected by NLP Financial Management Limited using Financial Express Analytics and presented here in gross form before fees and taxes. The effect of these fees should be considered as they will create a drag on performance. Past performance is not a guide to the future. Changes in rates of exchange may also cause the value of investments to go up or down.