Factor Olympics Q1 2025

Factor Olympics Q1 2025 And the winner is… April 2025. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Momentum and low volatility maintain their winning streak Value rebounded from negative to positive, while quality moved in the opposite direction...

Are Low-Risk Stocks Really Low-Risk?

Are Low-Risk Stocks Really Low-Risk? Why are there no funds offering exposure to the best-performing factor? March 2025. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY The long-short low volatility factor generated a higher long-term return than momentum,...

Checking in Buffermania

Checking in Buffermania Do buffer funds protect on the downside yet participate on the upside? February 2025. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY The AUM of buffer funds has grown from $5bn to $50bn in four years Somewhat surprising, as these...