Measuring Macro Sensitivity

Measuring Macro Sensitivity Putting macro variables under the microscope August 2025. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Abhik Roy, CFA. SUMMARY Macro variables affect portfolios differently Betas and R2 vary significantly with lookback and frequency GDP growth and...

Factor Olympics 1H 2025

Factor Olympics 1H 2025 And the winner is… July 2025. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Only momentum generated meaningful excess returns year-to-date Value and small-cap stocks underperformed Market-neutral factor returns continue to be...

Factor Olympics Q1 2025

Factor Olympics Q1 2025 And the winner is… April 2025. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Momentum and low volatility maintain their winning streak Value rebounded from negative to positive, while quality moved in the opposite direction...

Are Low-Risk Stocks Really Low-Risk?

Are Low-Risk Stocks Really Low-Risk? Why are there no funds offering exposure to the best-performing factor? March 2025. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY The long-short low volatility factor generated a higher long-term return than momentum,...

Is it Profitable to Invest in Profitable Firms?

Is it Profitable to Invest in Profitable Firms? Comparing stocks with positive versus negative earnings. February 2025. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Abhik Roy, CFA. SUMMARY The profitability of U.S. stocks has declined over the last two decades The number of...