LOVM: Low Volatility-Momentum Portfolios

LOVM: Low Volatility-Momentum PortfoliosThe Factor Combination Creating the Least Amount of Emotional Pain? February 2020. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Low Volatility-Momentum portfolios in the US outperformed the stock market since 1989...

How to Evaluate Smart Beta ETFs

How to Evaluate Smart Beta ETFs Measuring the Factor Bang for the Buck December 2019. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Smart beta ETFs can be compared via a factor score, which relates fees to the factor exposure Value-focused ETFs in the US...

Do Activists Investors Create Value?

Do Activists Investors Create Value?Analysing the Performance of Activist Investors November 2019. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Shareholder activism has not grown from a campaign or AUM perspective recently Activist funds have not...

Equity vs Bond Indices

Equity vs Bond IndicesA Case for Active Management in Fixed Income?  November 2019. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARYBond indices are frequently portrayed as featuring a lower quality composition than equity indicesAnalysing equity and bond...

The Case Against REITS

The Case Against REITS Are Real Estate Stocks Attractive for Diversification? November 2019. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Real estate stocks featured moderate correlations to stock markets over the last 30 years However, diversification...