The Long and Short of Factor Investing
The Long and Short of Factor Investing

By Jack Forehand, CFA, CFP® (@practicalquant) — Most of us who build factor-based portfolios rely on academic research as the underpinning of our strategies. And that makes a lot of sense. If we…

The Core Principles of Momentum Investing
The Core Principles of Momentum Investing

By Jack Forehand, CFA, CFP® (@practicalquant) — Momentum can be one of the more challenging factors for investors to understand. Since we are investing in businesses when we buy a stock, we are…

The Magic of Multi-Factor Investing
The Magic of Multi-Factor Investing

By Jack Forehand, CFA, CFP® (@practicalquant) — Many investors tend to have a style that they gravitate toward because it makes the most intuitive sense to them. And when it comes to building…