Bank Risk Premia Indices: Unbankable?

Bank Risk Premia Indices: Unbankable? Exploring Factor Investing Across Asset Classes August 2020. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Factor investing can be pursued across asset classes Risk premia products sold by investment banks have...

Factor Investing in Singapore

Factor Investing in Singapore Exploring the factor exposure of stocks in the Lion City August 2020. Reading Time: 15 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. This research note was a collaboration with Singapore Exchange (SGX). We appreciate the joint effort and their...

Creating Anti-Fragile Portfolios

Creating Anti-Fragile Portfolios Is Your Portfolio Long or Short Vol? August 2020. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Most asset classes are bets on economic growth Diversified endowment-style portfolios are essentially short volatility Long...

Global Macro: Masters of the Universe?

Global Macro: Masters of the Universe? Evaluating the He-Mans of the Investment Industry July 2020. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY The alpha of global macro funds has been shrinking consistently over time However, correlations to equities...

Cap-Weighted Benchmarks: Good Momentum Bets?

Cap-Weighted Benchmarks: Good Momentum Bets? No, they are not. July 2020. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Rodolfo Martell. SUMMARY After strong momentum rallies, investors frequently ask if cap-weighted benchmarks are good Momentum bets Factor exposure analysis...