Diversifying via Time Zones

Diversifying via Time Zones What happens when you buy a stock from a market that is closed? June 2024. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Funds providing the same exposures trade similarly, regardless of where they trade On paper, investors can...

Bonds versus CTAs for Diversification

Bonds versus CTAs for Diversification Better to lend, or follow the trend? June 2024. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Although yields are higher, bonds have also become riskier Bonds and CTAs have generated similar diversification benefits...

Measuring Performance Chasing

Measuring Performance Chasing Sell the winners & buy the losers June 2024. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Performance chasing can be measured via extreme excess returns Abnormal negative returns lead to subsequent outperformance While...

Carry versus Trend Following

Carry versus Trend Following Which one will carry you further? May 2024. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY The carry strategy has become more attractive given higher yields However, the strategy is highly correlated to equities in periods of...

Skewness of Funds – Friend or Foe?

Skewness of Funds – Friend or Foe? It’s complicated. May 2024. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Some funds exhibit strong skewness profiles Skewness is highly time-varying and not necessarily a negative criteria Should be measured...