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Tag: Factor-based Investing

7 years ago
Warnings About Smart Beta From Smart-Beta Index Provider

A white paper on smart-beta investing released this week by “veteran quant” Eric Shirbini of ERI Scientific Beta says that “second-order risks and exposures aren’t being sufficiently accounted for by…

9 years ago
Investing Like Buffett and Soros Could be Within Reach

New research shows that “ordinary” investors may be able to emulate the extraordinary tactics of legends such as Warren Buffett or George Soros by using factor-based strategies. This according to…

9 years ago
Asness vs. Arnott on Smart Beta, Factor Timing, and Performance Chasing

Cliff Asness, co-founder of AQR Capital Management, added fuel to the debate over “smart beta” investing with a recent paper attacking arguments made by Rob Arnott of Research Affiliates. Arnott,…

10 years ago
Adding an Acceleration Factor to Momentum Investing

In a post on the CFA Institute’s Enterprising Investor blog, Joachim Klement of the CFA Institute Research Foundation highlights research suggesting that “one can improve the results of traditional momentum…

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August 29, 2025
Ten Top Momentum Stocks Meeting the Tests of...
Momentum Investing: Capitalizing on Sustained Market Outperformance Momentum investing capitalizes on the tendency of top-performing stocks to continue their strong trajectory. Rather than simply chasing rising prices, this strategy systematically identifies securities that demonstrate consistent outperformance relative...
August 28, 2025
Small Caps Are Heating Up: Can the Motley...
Small-cap stocks are finally showing signs of life. After trailing large caps for much of the past decade, the Russell 2000 has returned nearly 25% since the market bottomed out in April, outpacing the S&P 500. Even...
August 26, 2025
Ten Top Wide Moat Stocks That Pass the...
In today's rapidly evolving and intensely competitive marketplace, businesses with robust economic moats present compelling opportunities for sustained investment performance. These organizations maintain durable competitive strengths—such as powerful network effects, significant customer switching barriers, superior operational efficiency,...
August 25, 2025
The Reversion of International Stocks: A 2025 Story
For much of the past decade, international equities have lagged behind the S&P 500. U.S. large-cap growth names – particularly the “Magnificent Seven” – captured investor attention, while many investors overlooked global markets. But 2025 is shaping...
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