Indexing: Out with Tradition?

Indexing: Out with Tradition? Traditional vs Non-Traditional Indexing July 2019. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Equal and fundamentally weighted equity indices outperformed market cap weighted in the US since 1990 The higher returns are...

Smart Beta Asset Allocation Models

Smart Beta Asset Allocation Models How to Allocate Smartly to Smart Beta? March 2019. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARYMost smart beta strategies outperformed the market since 1990, but few have in recent yearsDiversifying across strategies...

Tactical Statistical Arbitrage

Tactical Statistical Arbitrage Tactical versus Strategic Exposure November 2018. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARYStatistical arbitrage behaves similarly across marketsVolatility is the main performance driverAttractive strategy for...

Chasing Mutual Fund Performance

Chasing Mutual Fund Performance Follow the Momentum? September 2018. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Mutual funds exhibit momentum when measured by their one-year performance Momentum disappears when more reasonable fund selection criteria...