Factor Olympics 2023

Factor Olympics 2023 And the winner is… January 2024. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY The performance of factors was unexciting and poor in 2023 Quality performed the best, low volatility the worst Low-risk and cheap stocks are...

Listed Private Equity ETFs: The Real Deal?

Listed Private Equity ETFs: The Real Deal? Investing in versus with the KKRs, Blackstones, and Apollos of this world December 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Listed private equity companies have significantly underperformed It seems...

The Illusion of the Small-Cap Premium

The Illusion of the Small-Cap Premium Small-cap stocks outperform large-cap stocks, right? December 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Small-cap investing is intuitively appealing However, small-caps have underperformed in most markets...

Failing to Build High Sharpe Ratio-Portfolios

Failing to Build High Sharpe Ratio-Portfolios A Sharpe ratio of 1 should be easily achievable, right? November 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY High Sharpe ratios are attractive given consistent returns However, the traditional 60/40...