Equities

A New Paradigm in Active Equity

Equity market concentration and technological innovation are two hot topics for active equity investors today. We argue that a systematic approach is uniquely positioned to capitalize on these topics.

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Are Completion Portfolios Effective for Managing Concentrated Stock Risk?

This paper investigates the most effective ways to manage the risk of concentrated stock positions.

Alternative Investing

Exceptional Expectations: U.S. vs. Non-U.S. Equities

We analyze the persistent outperformance of US equities compared to non-US equities, focusing on the drivers of relative performance, including fundamentals and valuations. We examine historical data, valuation trends, and the implications for future returns, highlighting the potential for mean reversion and the benefits of global diversification.

Equities

Go Small or Go Home

This article explores why small caps, especially in the international and emerging regions, present a compelling investment opportunity driven by the potential for higher expected market returns, attractive earnings growth, strong diversification benefits, and rich alpha opportunities.

Alternative Investing

How Do Investors Form Long-Run Return Expectations?

We provide an overview of the contrasting ways investors form long-run return expectations and examine the tensions between "objective" yield-based expected returns and "subjective" rearview-mirror expectations. We also discuss the dangers of a rearview-mirror mindset and emphasize the importance of forward-looking measures.

Annual ESG Report 2024

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CRUTs, Tax-Aware Strategies, and Concentrated Stock Diversification

When implemented well, CRUTs can be a valuable tool, combining wealth preservation with philanthropy. Our latest papers are meant to help investors maximize the benefits of these strategies.

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The Enduring Appeal of Gain Deferral, Part 4

Our first post in this series showed the power of deferral for building wealth; our second showed how robust the value of deferral is to changes in future tax rates on capital gains; our third considers whether deferral is still the right choice if an investor is able to find a strategy with a higher expected return. Here, we build on Part 3 by adding a tool investors and advisors increasingly have access to: tax-aware transition.

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A Brief Guide to the Mathematics and Taxation of Charitable Remainder Unitrusts

We provide a practical guide for financial planners and wealth management professionals on charitable remainder unitrusts (CRUTs).

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Combining Charitable Remainder Unitrusts and Tax-Aware Strategies to Diversify Low-Basis Stock

We show how combining charitable remainder unitrusts (CRUTs) with tax-aware strategies can help investors diversify low-basis stock and enhance after-tax wealth accumulation. Our findings suggest that investors and their advisors should integrate philanthropy and investment management to optimize wealth preservation and charitable impact.

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The Enduring Appeal of Gain Deferral, Part 3

Our first post in this series showed the power of deferral for building wealth, and our second showed how robust the value of deferral is to changes in future tax rates on capital gains. But what if you’re able to find a new investment with a higher expected return?