Factor Investing: Gross to Net Returns

Factor Investing: Gross to Net ReturnsFrom Theory to Reality January 2018. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Long-short multi-factor portfolios generate attractive returns before fees Returns are much less attractive post fees charged...

Factor Olympics 2017

Factor Olympics 2017And the winner is… January 2018. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY2017 was a positive year for most factorsQuality, Growth and Momentum showed the strongest performanceValue, Dividend Yield and Size generated negative...

Multi-Factor Models 101

Multi-Factor Models 101Top-Down vs Bottom-Up January 2018. Reading Time: 15 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Three common approaches for creating multi-factor portfolios are the Combination, the Intersectional and the Sequential models The results from the...

Factor Returns: Year-End Calendar Effects

Factor Returns: Year-End Calendar EffectsMomentum in December versus Value & Size in January? December 2017. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARYValue & Size generate abnormally large positive returns in January, Momentum negative...

Mean-Reversion on Equity Index Level

Mean-Reversion on Equity Index Level Buy the Dip? Not before the 1970s. December 2017. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARYMean-Reversion on index level became profitable post the 1970s, before that Momentum dominatedThe structural shift from...

Intersectional Model: Sorting 7 Factors

Intersectional Model: Sorting 7 FactorsSearching for Jack of All Trades on the Stock Market December 2017. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Focusing purely on Value is a difficult strategy Sorting by multiple factors improves performance and...