8 Hours In The Market. 4 Days On The Sidelines. Welcome To TPP. An Unusual Period In The Market.

There has been a lot of noise over the last week.

Talk of a technology bubble. Talk of war. Talk of inflation. Talk of recession. Talk of what happens next.

Global equities have swung wildly. Some markets have suffered their sharpest falls in years. Investors have watched portfolios rise, fall, bounce and fall again.

For many investors, periods like this feel uncomfortable.

For us, they feel familiar.

Because while markets have been moving aggressively, many of TPP's strategies have spent much of the week doing absolutely nothing at all.

And that is exactly how they are designed to work.

Markets pulled back sharply.

We stayed flat.

Markets fell again.

We stayed flat.

Markets attempted a recovery.

We stayed flat.

Markets sold off further.

We stayed flat.

As headlines became more negative and uncertainty increased, many of our strategies simply remained patient.

Not because we knew what would happen next (nobody does).

Not because we believed the conflict in the Middle East would escalate or de-escalate.

Not because we had a crystal ball.

But because our job is not to predict headlines.

Our job is to identify probability and value.

There is a huge difference.

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At TPP, we have never believed in the traditional "buy, hold and hope" model that dominates much of the wealth management industry.

We believe markets create opportunities.

Sometimes those opportunities are created by strong economic growth. Sometimes they are created by fear. Sometimes they are created by volatility.

This week, volatility created opportunity.

By the time many media outlets were reporting that global markets had fallen to their lowest levels in almost a month early today, many of our strategies were beginning to enter positions.

Not because uncertainty had disappeared.

It hadn't. Definitely not.

Not because technology suddenly became cheap.

It didn't. It hasn't.

Not because geopolitical risks vanished.

They haven't. They might not for a while...

But because markets had moved to levels where the risk and reward profile became increasingly attractive.

That distinction is important.

Investing isn't about certainty. There is no certainty. There never has been.

Investing is about probability.

And when probabilities move sufficiently in your favour, you act.

That is exactly what many of our strategies did.

Some strategies entered between 7am and 8am.

Many of these same strategies exited between 3pm and 4pm today.

To many investors, spending only a handful of hours in the market sounds unusual.

Perhaps it is.

But reacting to changing market conditions is not unusual for TPP.

It is what we do.

We don't normally invest over time periods like that, we're not traders, in fact we're great believers in the 'long term growth' story in equities. However, if the market climate changes, we adapt.

We have built four different strategy types for different market climates.

Our slightly leveraged trackers remain fully exposed and target approximately 1.5 times market performance (they also increase the downside). They are excellent tools during strong trending environments, although we are using them less frequently in today's more volatile conditions.

Our Long or Flat strategies are designed to step aside when markets appear stretched and re-enter when value and probability improve.

Our Hybrid strategies combine characteristics of both approaches.

And our Active strategies seek opportunities regardless of whether markets are rising or falling.

The result is a framework designed to adapt.

Not because we think we can predict every twist and turn.

We can't.

No one can, and if they tell you they can- run away, run away fast....

We will not be right every month.

We will not be right every quarter.

But we do believe that over time, disciplined decision-making, risk management and adaptability give us a strong opportunity to outperform traditional benchmarks.

The results to date suggest that approach has worked.

This week has been another reminder that markets rarely move in straight lines.

Fear arrives quickly.

Headlines arrive even quicker.

But opportunities often arrive when people are least comfortable taking them.

At TPP, we remain enormous believers in the long-term value creation that equities can provide.

The difference is that we do not believe every moment is the right moment to be fully invested.

Sometimes the best decision is to participate.

Sometimes the best decision is to wait.

And sometimes the best opportunities appear after everyone else has started running for the exits.

If you are not yet a client and recent market volatility has left you questioning whether your current portfolio is built for today's environment, we'd be delighted to arrange a free consultation and show you how TPP approaches investing differently.

And if you are already a client, thank you for your continued trust.

It has been another fascinating week in the markets.

Let's see what opportunities the next one brings.

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TPP strategies trade leveraged instruments, including equity index futures. Leverage magnifies both gains and losses, and the value of your investment can fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invest. Capital is at risk.

*TPP client accounts have returned an average of 16.02% year to date, accurate as of 31 May 2026 and referring to the average of all client accounts. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and should not be considered to render any legal, business or financial advice. Opinions and estimates offered constitute our judgment and are subject to change without notice, as are statements of financial market trends, which are based on current market conditions.

This material is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only.

Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Therefore, you should not assume that the future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy will be profitable or equal to the corresponding past performance.

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TPP is a trading name of UCapital Asset Management LLP.  UCapital Asset Management LLP is authorized and regulated by the FCA - Financial Conduct Authority - with registration number 477155. Registered Company number OC333807..Our past performance may not be indicative of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that the future performance of any investment strategy or product made reference to will be profitable, equal any corresponding historical performance or be suitable for your portfolio. There is a substantial risk of loss in trading financial markets. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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