Factor Olympics 2023 Q3

Factor Olympics 2023 Q3 And the winner is… October 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Most popular factors generated negative excess returns year-to-date Quality stocks performed best, low-risk stocks worst Somewhat surprisingly,...

Have Stock Markets Changed?

Have Stock Markets Changed? Same old, same old, it seems. September 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Trading technology continues to make the trading of stocks easier, cheaper, and faster However, despite this and other financial...

Don’t Convert to Convertible Bonds

Don’t Convert to Convertible Bonds Equity exposure in disguise September 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Convertible bonds are typically viewed as debt rather than equity instruments However, these are highly correlated to...

The Trouble With Forecasting House Prices

The Trouble with Forecasting House Prices Complex and complicated, but the outlook is poor September 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY House price growth is based on supply & demand imbalances or speculation Residential property...