Factor Olympics 1H 2024

Factor Olympics 1H 2024 And the winner is… July 2024. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY The losers of last year, ie momentum and low volatility, became the winners of this year Momentum performed the best, size the worst Long-short...

Diversifying via Time Zones

Diversifying via Time Zones What happens when you buy a stock from a market that is closed? June 2024. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Funds providing the same exposures trade similarly, regardless of where they trade On paper, investors can...

Bonds versus CTAs for Diversification

Bonds versus CTAs for Diversification Better to lend, or follow the trend? June 2024. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Although yields are higher, bonds have also become riskier Bonds and CTAs have generated similar diversification benefits...

Measuring Performance Chasing

Measuring Performance Chasing Sell the winners & buy the losers June 2024. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Performance chasing can be measured via extreme excess returns Abnormal negative returns lead to subsequent outperformance While...