by Nicolas Rabener | Apr 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Factor Exposure Analysis 114: Factor Offsetting Better to bet on fewer rather than many factors April 2025. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Many factors feature structural negative correlations to others Combining smart beta strategies often...
by Nicolas Rabener | Apr 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Combining Risk-Managed Equities and Managed Futures – II Do you need risk management for equities in a diversified portfolio? April 2025. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Risk managing equities increases Sharpe ratios, but can decrease...
by Nicolas Rabener | Apr 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Nicolas Rabener | Mar 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Factor Exposure Analysis 113: Profitability vs Leverage Factors What quality and growth factors should investors be using in a factor exposure analysis? March 2025. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Funds’ factor betas change when using...
by Nicolas Rabener | Mar 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Factor Exposure Analysis 112: Quality vs Growth Factors What equity factors should be used in a factor exposure analysis? March 2025. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY The number of independent factors in a factor exposure analysis is...
by Abhik Roy | Mar 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Factor Exposure Analysis 111: What is Alpha? Comparing different alpha calculation methodologies March 2025. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Abhik Roy, CFA. SUMMARY Jensen’s alpha methodology is popular, but has several drawbacks There is no perfect methodology, but...
