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...

Do-It-Yourself High-Dividend Strategies

Do-It-Yourself High-Dividend Strategies Generating a high return on capital while not risking the return of capital November 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Most high-dividend strategies trade income for capital returns Investors can...

Higher Volatility, Higher Alpha?

Higher Volatility, Higher Alpha? Theoretically, yes, practically, no October 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Intuitively fund managers should create more alpha when volatility is higher However, neither mutual nor hedge fund managers...

Determining the Optimal Benchmark for Funds

Determining the Optimal Benchmark for Funds Ask the asset manager? October 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Identifying the right benchmark for a fund or portfolio can be difficult Many common metrics like correlation or betas do poorly...