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title: A more flexible approach to portfolio analytics
description: Discover the latest update to Timeline Analytics, offering customizable dashboards, enhanced visuals, and improved reporting for a more flexible portfolio analysis experience.
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# [A more flexible approach to portfolio analytics](https://www.timeline.co/resources/a-more-flexible-approach-to-portfolio-analytics)

 Written by [Melissa Canham](https://www.timeline.co/resources/author/melissa-canham) | Feb 16, 2026 9:52:48 AM

We have released a major update to Timeline Analytics, designed to give you more flexibility, control, and clarity in how portfolio analysis and reporting are built and shared.

The Analytics revamp introduces new capabilities that support advisers across suitability, ongoing reviews, and client communication, helping analysis adapt to the conversation rather than forcing advisers into fixed reporting structures.

#### **Why we made these changes**

We know that analytics and reporting need to be adaptable. The questions you are answering, the client you are speaking with, and the stage of the advice process can all change what “good” looks like.

At the same time, many firms are focused on improving efficiency and reducing unnecessary admin. Industry research, including the [Fidelity Adviser DNA Report ](https://adviserservices.fidelity.co.uk/media/fnw/guides/fidelity-ifa-dna-2025-report.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com)and [Investment Trends](https://investmenttrends.com/resource/2025-uk-adviser-technology-and-business-report/?utm_source=chatgpt.com), continues to highlight time pressure and system integration as priorities across the profession. Those themes informed the direction of this update, with a focus on flexibility, clarity, and consistency.

#### **What is new in Timeline Analytics**

#### **Custom dashboards, built your way**

You can now create fully customisable dashboards by selecting and ordering charts to suit different use cases. You can also create multiple dashboards, making it easier to set up separate views for different meeting types or internal and client reporting.

#### **Technical and client-friendly visuals together**

You can now combine technical and client-friendly charts within the same dashboard. This keeps detailed analysis and client-facing visuals in one place, without switching between separate views.

#### **Broader portfolio comparisons and flexible time periods**

Portfolio comparison has been expanded to support up to six portfolios at once. Performance can also be analysed across any chosen time period, so you can align analysis to the timeframe relevant to the discussion.

Additional visualisations, including a returns versus volatility chart, provide further context around risk and return characteristics.

#### **Benchmarks, costs, and reporting aligned to your dashboards**

Inflation benchmarks are now included within performance analysis to provide additional context. Platform and advice costs are also shown within reporting, supporting clearer visibility of total costs alongside performance.

PDF exports now reflect the dashboards you build on screen, making it easier to produce client-ready outputs without additional reformatting.

#### **Watch the walkthrough**

We have recorded a short walkthrough showing the updated analytics experience, including dashboard customisation and reporting.

**Watch the video walkthrough**

#### **Resources and next steps**

If you would like to explore the Analytics revamp, you can start here:

- [Visit the Analytics page](https://www.timeline.co/portfolio-analytics?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=analyticsrevamp&utm_content=moreinfo) for an overview and full walkthrough.

If you are an existing Timeline user, you will also find additional details in the Help Centre.

If you are new to Timeline, eligible new firms can trial Timeline Planning for £1, subject to eligibility criteria and terms and conditions. If you would like to explore Timeline Portfolios in more detail, please get in touch with your [regional representative.](https://www.timeline.co/contact?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=analyticsrevamp&utm_content=feb_26)

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