Factor Behaviour During the Pandemic Factors, Quant & Systematic A new academic paper finds some factors coped better with market volatility during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic than others Read More
Valuations at the Cutting Edge of Investing Asset Allocation & Strategy, Equities, Factors, Quant & Systematic Taking a systematic approach that relies on company valuations allows investors to combine active and passive elements into a well-diversified, cost-effective portfolio, Avantis’ Eduardo Repetto says Read More
The Inflation Factor Equities, Factors, Quant & Systematic Inflation is back and it is a risk that should be managed. But rather than using historic CPI data, investors can apply quantitative techniques to develop a forward-looking view on inflation risk in equities, Allsprings’ Harin de Silva says Read More
In Search of Diversification Factors, Quant & Systematic, Private & Alternative Markets Diversification has become harder to achieve in an inflationary environment where equities and bonds have become positively correlated. But liquid alternative strategies, such as trend following, macro and market neutral equity, can provide some relief, CFM says Read More
The Risk of Decarbonisation ESG, Factors, Quant & Systematic Decarbonisation is a means towards a sustainable end, but not an end in itself. Investors would do well to place any decarbonisation strategy in a broader light to ensure they avoid unintended risks, Northern Trust Asset Management says. Read More
Active Risk Levels Slashed Equities, Factors, Quant & Systematic, Risk and Regulation Super funds have slashed their active risk budgets in response to the YFYS performance test and the challenging market environment. This means funds have to be smarter about their remaining budget and avoid uncompensated risks, Northern Trust Asset Management says. Read More
Systematic Fixed Income for Lower Carbon ESG, Factors, Quant & Systematic, Fixed Income & Credit, Webinars How can investors employ a systematic fixed income approach to decarbonisation while optimising for alpha? Read More
JANA Appoints Department Heads Factors, Quant & Systematic, Private & Alternative Markets JANA has appointed five new Heads of Department, including external hire Chris Worthington as Head of Quantitative Analysis & Risk. Read More
Climate Risk and the Data Revolution Emerging Markets, ESG, Factors, Quant & Systematic A revolution in data mapping the effects of climate change has created opportunities for investors to develop a more granular picture of the risks involved, while it is also likely to lead to a gradual repricing of assets, PGIM says. Read More