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Evidence in Action: Classic Insights, Modern Markets

An Exclusive Session with special guest Professor Elroy Dimson

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Insights not to be missed

Markets are more unpredictable than ever - but the right perspective can turn uncertainty into opportunity.

Learn from this exclusive, insights-packed session with the renowned Professor Elroy Dimson, whose work sets the benchmark in evidence-based investing, and is consultant to our board, alongside our CIO Raymond Backreedy and Head of Business Development Arnie Millington. Together, they cut through the noise to reveal how historical market trends, long-term data, and rigorous analysis can help you navigate volatility and guide clients with confidence.

This session combines timeless investing principles with a modern lens; giving advisers the tools to turn evidence into action, make smarter decisions, and strengthen client relationships.

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The Mind Behind Market Mastery

Elroy Dimson

Professor Elroy Dimson

Elroy Dimson is a distinguished scholar and practitioner whose work has fundamentally shaped how investors understand risk, return, and long-term market behaviour.

He is Co-Director of the Centre for Endowment Asset Management at Cambridge Judge Business School and a long-standing voice in evidence-based investing. Elroy’s research bridges academic rigour, spanning over 125 years, with practical insight, empowering advisers and investors to make disciplined, data-driven decisions.

Elroy’s work continues to influence how advisers, institutions, and investors think about diversification, risk premia, and sustainable wealth creation; providing insights that stand the test of time and guide modern investment strategy

Career highlights include:

Former Chair of the Strategy Council for Norway’s sovereign wealth fund
Former Chair of the Strategy Council for Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, guiding one of the world’s largest institutional investors.
Chair of the Policy Board for FTSE Russell
Chair of the Policy Board for FTSE Russell, shaping global index strategy and benchmarking.
Consultant to the Board of Sparrows Capital
Consultant to the Board of Sparrows Capital, providing strategic insight into investment philosophy and risk management.
Author of Triumph of the Optimists
Author of Triumph of the Optimists and Co-author of the annual Global Investment Returns Yearbook, regarded as the definitive source for long-term investment data.
Recently received the PAM Lifetime Achievement Award
Recently received the PAM Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to the investment industry.

Joining Professor Dimson

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Dr Raymond Backreedy, Chief Investment Officer

Raymond Backreedy, our CIO at Sparrows Capital, has over 20 years of professional experience within the financial marketplace and leads our investment team and process, combining PhD-level expertise in mathematics, statistics, and engineering with strong logical reasoning; he joined us back in 2017.

His experience spans hands-on research, development, and management of quantitative models and portfolios across both traditional passive and alternative asset classes. Raymond was a founding partner at Evolutionary Trading and Tekio Capital.
 
He also served as a consultant to the executive committee and board of trustees of a major Dutch pension fund, where he was involved in quantifying the impact of regulatory changes on their investment processes.
 
Raymond holds a PhD and MEng in Fuel and Energy Engineering from the University of Leeds.

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Arnie Millington, Head of Business Development

Arnie heads up our Business Development team at Sparrows, and has a wealth of experience working with advisers, planners and wealth managers, across all parts of the industry.

He joined us in July 2024 from 7IM where he looked after advisers in the North West and Central regions. Prior to that he was at Benchmark Capital responsible for distributing the Best Practice network, Fusion platform and Schroders Investment Solutions. Arnie’s career started at AJ Bell as an Investment Analyst and he was a BDM in the South East, covering the SIPP side as well as platforms and investment solutions.

Arnie is level 4 qualified with the IMC, and is currently working towards his Investment Advice Diploma too.

Insights designed to help you and your clients

This session is designed exclusively for financial advisers and intermediaries looking to strengthen client portfolios and navigate markets with confidence.

What you can expect to gain from this session

  • A clear understanding of how evidence-based investing enhances adviser decision-making and client outcomes.
  • Insights into long-term asset performance, diversification, and the realities of risk and return.
  • Practical takeaways to help advisers communicate complex ideas with clarity and confidence.
  • A deeper appreciation of how historical perspective informs better portfolio strategy today.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our team and special guest Professor Elroy Dimson, one of the most respected figures in evidence-based investing, for an exclusive discussion crafted for financial advisers and intermediaries.

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Smarter investing, backed by evidence

At Sparrows Capital, we believe in clarity, discipline, and data-driven decision-making. Our evidence-based investment approach is built for the long term—no market timing, no speculation, but rather a systematic strategy grounded in over a century of market data and rigorous academic research.

Smart investing isn’t about predicting the future—it’s about building on what the evidence tells us works. That’s the Sparrows Capital way.

 

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