Schroder Investment Solutions is to launch a new Blended model portfolio service in early 2026.

The Blended MPS will offer six portfolios, each designed to cater to varying client objectives and risk profiles.

The portfolios can invest in a range of vehicles and will be diversified across asset classes, geographies, sectors and investment styles.

Schroders said the portfolios will offer an actively-managed model portfolio solution that combines both active and passive investment strategies, allowing managers to dynamically allocate between investments.

The Blended MPS also includes a dedicated allocation to alternative assets, such as real assets, hedge funds and commodities, to provide access to new sources of return and improve diversification, as well as offering added protection during periods of volatility.

Jamie Fowler, head of UK wealth at Schroders, said: “Our latest Schroder UK Financial Adviser Survey revealed that UK advisers are increasingly prioritising diversification in client portfolios, highlighting a clear and growing demand for a broad range of investments. These enhancements to our proposition reflect our commitment to meeting this need by offering a variety of diversified solutions.”

The asset manager has also added seven new component funds to its Active model portfolios. Each new fund will invest across a range of third-party managers, offering diversified exposure to regional equities, global bonds, and active asset allocation.

The funds to be launched are:

• Schroder MPS North America Equity Portfolio
• Schroder MPS Japan Equity Portfolio
• Schroder MPS UK Equity Portfolio
• Schroder MPS Europe ex UK Equity Portfolio
• Schroder MPS Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio
• Schroder Worldwide Corporate Bond Portfolio
• Schroder Active Asset Allocation Portfolio

Schroders said the new structure for its Active model portfolios will offer clients a more cost-effective means of accessing a wider range of investment opportunities through access to funds and assets not available on platforms. Managers will also have greater flexibility to implement changes outside of quarterly rebalances.

The new funds will be integrated into the MPS over the quarterly rebalances in January and April.