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Julian Howard

Julian Howard - Chief Multi-Asset Investment Strategist


Julian Howard is Chief Multi-Asset Investment Strategist.

He previously managed c. $2bn of investments across equities, bonds and alternatives for a diverse client base including institutions, charities, private clients and retail investors. He is responsible for strategic and tactical asset allocation as well as fund selection. Prior to joining GAM in 2007, he held roles at Henderson Global Investors, Insight Investment, Invesco Perpetual and JP Morgan Investment Management. Julian Howard holds a BA in History from Bristol University, the CISI Diploma, the CISI Investment Advice Diploma and the CISI Diploma in Investment Compliance. He is a CISI Chartered Wealth Manager and is based in London.

Julian Howard

Mis reflexiones

Multi-Asset Blog
Fed cuts US rates for third successive time
18 December 2024

But with inflation and the jobs market resilient, Fed points to 50 bps of cuts for 2025, compared to 100 bps flagged in Q3.

Multi-Asset Blog
ECB cuts interest rates again
13 December 2024

The eurozone’s fourth cut of 2024 comes against the backdrop of a potential ‘Perfect Storm’ of political instability and economic woes.

Outlook 2025
La principal oportunidad de inversión reside hoy en la fortaleza relativa de EE.UU.
Diciembre 2024

SOLUCIONES MULTIACTIVOS: "El sector tecnológico estadounidense está en una posición única para capitalizar la revolución de la IA".

Multi-Asset Blog
US PCE inflation well above target
27 November 2024

Latest price data make uncomfortable reading for the Fed in view of bold recent rate cuts and President-elect Trump’s stated policies.

My Videos

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Julian Howard on Markets
20 November 2024

Julian Howard on Markets
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Julian Howard on Markets
06 November 2024

Julian Howard on Markets

My Awards

Citywire
Another Double win for GAM at the 2024 Citywire Investment Performance Awards
October 2024

GAM won awards in two categories: Best Large Firm – GAM Investments and Cautious Portfolio Award – Flexible Global Strategy.  Congratulations to Andrea Quapp, Julian Howard and the GAM Investment Solutions (GIS) group.

The annual wealth investment performance awards showcase the firms and strategies which delivered top risk-adjusted returns over a three-year period.

Full details of these awards and the independent methodology used are available here.

Capabilities
Double awards for GAM’s Multi Asset Class Solutions (MACS) strategies in Austria
November 2023

GAMs Multi Asset Class Solutions (MACS) strategies have been honoured by the Austrian GELD magazine, in two categories: Equity Fund of Funds (1st place) and Mixed fund of funds - flexible – conservative (3rd place). These awards recognise the best funds of funds in Austria.

Congratulations to Julian Howard and his team for their excellent performance and achievements.

Read more (in German) here.

Citywire
Double win for GAM at the 2023 Citywire Investment Performance Awards
October 2023

GAM won awards in two categories: Best Large Firm – GAM Investments and Cautious Portfolio Award – Flexible Global Portfolio.  Congratulations to Julian Howard, Phil Alexakis, Anisa Shek and Manveer Badesha from the London MACS investment team.

The annual wealth investment performance awards showcase the firms and strategies which delivered top risk-adjusted returns over a three-year period.

Full details of these awards and the independent methodology used are available here.

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Two managers chosen for Citywire Wealth Manager 100
October 2022

Julian Howard and James McDaid have each been selected for Citywire Wealth Manager’s annual list of the 100 leading fund selectors across the UK and Channel Islands.

Click here to see the full list.