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Timeline Charts 2026:

Historical Market Performance Since
1926

The 2026 edition of the Timeline Charts is now available. Understand nearly a century of market history in one place and read more about what’s new in the Timeline Charts 2026 update.

The Timeline Charts bring together historical data across major asset classes to help advisers explain market behaviour, investment risk and long-term returns to clients.

Planning

Compare plans, stress test against 100-years' capital markets data - all in a highly visual way that brings it to life for clients.

Portfolios

Seamlessly map the appetite for risk to one of our evidence-based model portfolios and manage investments easily via our Control Centre.
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Portfolios

Planning

Compare plans and stress test against 100years' capital markets data in a highly visual way that brings it to life for your clients. 

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Portfolios

Seamlessly map the appetite for risk to one of our evidence-based model portfolios and manage investments easily via our Control Centre.

Enquire Today

Exclusive to financial advisers

We make financial planning easier for advisers and more engaging for clients. Financial Advisers add the most value to clients through personalised plans and coaching that gives clients clarity and confidence in their financial future.  Hear the direct feedback from advisers and firms who have reaped the benefits of working with us. 

 

Exclusive to financial advisers

We make financial planning easier for advisers and more engaging for clients. Financial Advisers add the most value to clients through personalised plans and coaching that gives clients clarity and confidence in their financial future.  Hear the direct feedback from advisers and firms who have reaped the benefits of working with us. 

Helping Clients Navigate Market Uncertainty

In times of uncertainty, financial advisers play a vital role in offering guidance and peace of mind to their clients.

Using market data going back to 1926, the Timeline Charts show how financial markets and major asset classes have behaved across different market environments, helping advisers explain historical investment returns and long-term market behaviour.

Covering global equities, global bonds, UK equities and other major asset classes, the charts bring long-term market history to life. They illustrate not only how markets have performed across decades, but also the risks, volatility and cycles investors experience along the way.

Designed as educational tools, the Timeline Charts help financial advisers and planners add historical perspective to conversations with clients about markets, risk and long-term investing.

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What the Timeline Charts Show

14+ 

Charts

The collection includes more than 14 charts designed to illustrate how markets and diversified portfolios have behaved over time, helping financial advisers explain investment concepts clearly and visually.

A Century of

Market Data

The charts are based on empirical market data from 1926 to the present, covering multiple economic cycles, market environments and global events. By placing today’s market conditions in a longer historical context, they help investors understand how markets have evolved over time.

Market Cycles, Risk

and Market Behaviour

The Timeline Charts explore key aspects of investing including:  market volatility and drawdowns, bull and bear market cycles, recovery periods after market declines, intra-year market movements and the historical distribution of returns.

Together, these insights help illustrate the relationship between short-term market fluctuations and long-term investment outcomes.

Market Events and

External Influences

The charts also examine how financial markets have behaved during major historical events, including: global recessions and economic crises, political leadership cycles and world events and market disruptions. 
In addition, they illustrate the long-term impact of factors such as investment costs and portfolio rebalancing.



Colourful

Perspective

A clear visual perspective on how wealth compounds across different asset classes and portfolios over time.

Therefore, highlighting the long-term effects of market movements, diversification and compounding.

Watch the 2026 Charts webinar

Abraham Okusanya and Georgios Bouzianis will walk you through the 2026 edition of the Timeline Charts, explaining the data behind the charts and how financial advisers use them in client conversations.

 

How Financial Advisers Use the Timeline Charts

Timeline’s Got Your Back!

The Timeline Charts uses empirical data going back to 1926 to show how inflation, cash, bonds, property, gold, equities and portfolios fared under a wide range of market conditions.

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Visualise The Markets

From bull and bear markets, recessions and major events, to political parties and prime ministers/presidents, Timeline chart provides a colourful perspective on how wealth compounds in various asset classes and portfolios over time.

Your Guide in Uncertain Times

With expert insights and a focus on future opportunities, advisers guide clients toward smart investment decisions — helping them weather the storm and prepare for recovery.

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This online tour will show you all the features and benefits of Timeline's unified eco-system for financial planners.

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Download the 2026 Timeline Charts

The digital version of the Timeline Charts is available to download.

Printed copies will be available to order in the coming weeks.

If you are a Timeline client and would like printed versions, please contact your Adviser Success Manager.

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Past performance is no guarantee of future return. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invest. Transaction costs, taxes and inflation reduce investment returns.