About
David Coombs
David is head of the team that is responsible for managing the Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolio funds. He joined Rathbones in 2007 after spending 19 years with Baring Asset Management where he managed multi asset funds and segregated mandates. He began his career with Hambros Bank in 1984
Media articles I’m quoted in
After the IPO: SpaceX is a great company – but is it a great investment?
Trustnet | June 2026
SpaceX IPO launches – how you can invest, and is it worth it? [£]
The Telegraph | June 2026
SpaceX IPO is like science fiction but with a price tag to match
Wealth DFM | June 2026
Where the experts are taking risk, and holding back
interactive investor | May 2026
Half of wealth managers fear AI replacement, but new roles are emerging
Citywire | May 2026
Rathbones' David Coombs: A reminder that oil and gas run the world
Investment Week | May 2026
Heart of Wealth TV: David Coombs unpacks the week's big stories
Citywire | May 2026
Over-hyped or a golden opportunity? What investors should know about SpaceX and AI IPOs
This is Money | April 2026