Low Vol Factor: From Obscurity to Stardom

Low Vol Factor: From Obscurity to Stardom Has Low Vol Changed Given the Rise in Popularity? August 2019. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARYGiven the popularity of Low Volatility, investors might expect structural shifts in the factor...

Growth: Factor Investing Sinning?

Growth: Factor Investing Sinning? Paying for Emotional Happiness? July 2019. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARYGrowth stocks outperformed the US stock market since 1992However, the higher returns are explained by higher betasThe long-short...

Factor Olympics 1H 2019

Factor Olympics 1H 2019 And the Winner is… July 2019. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Most factors generated positive returns in 1H 2019 Low Volatility produced the best and Value the worst performance Factor performance is comparable...

Mapping My Mind: Value Factor

Mapping My Mind: Value Factor What have I learned so far? June 2019. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY There is consistency in the performance of the Value factor across markets and asset classes Allows to create a coherent framework of how to...

The Case Against Small Caps

The Case Against Small Caps Testing Alternative Metrics to Market Capitalization June 2019. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY The performance of the Size factor in the US was positive since 1926, but not particularly attractive Returns in...