Equity Factors: Reducing Portfolio Turnover

Equity Factors: Reducing Portfolio Turnover Less Churn, More Returns? November 2018. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Portfolio turnover of equity factors can be reduced significantly by trading more conservatively However, reducing turnover...

The Dark Side of Low-Volatility Stocks

The Dark Side of Low-Volatility Stocks Long Bonds? October 2018. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Low-volatility stocks have outperformed the market over the last 25 years The strategy has reduced equity drawdowns in the US, Europe, and Japan...

Improving the Odds of Value

Improving the Odds of Value Tactical versus Strategic Allocations to Value October 2018. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARYValue investors earn a premium for holding undesirable stocksMarket skewness may identify periods where the premium is...

Factor Investing in Micro & Small Caps

Factor Investing in Micro & Small Caps Treasure Hunting in the Wild West of Equity Markets October 2018. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Micro caps are commonly perceived as highly risky, but potentially also highly rewarding Smalls caps...