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Is Your Equity Hedge Fund Portfolio Resilient Enough for Uncertain Times?
February 6, 2024
We analyze the historical macroeconomic sensitivity of traditional asset classes and major hedge fund strategies. We show that the average hedge fund is unlikely to provide meaningful diversification during periods of macro uncertainty, which are also typically difficult for traditional assets. However, long/short low-risk strategies have tended to exhibit low macro sensitivity.
Key Design Choices in Long/Short Equity
December 5, 2023
Investors are looking for resilient sources of return in the face of mounting headwinds for equity markets. Long/short and market-neutral equity strategies deserve consideration. We review the case for allocating to long/short equity and address several key choices faced by investors and by managers.
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Understanding the Tax Efficiency of Market Neutral Equity Strategies
May 9, 2017
Tax-aware equity market neutral strategies can be inherently tax efficient. We explain why and illustrate our thinking through historical strategy simulations, as well as explore potential practical applications.
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Building a Better Equity Market Neutral Strategy
April 10, 2015
Equity Market Neutral (EMN) is a well-established strategy designed to seek positive performance without exposing investors to the risk of the overall equity market. We explain how systematic EMN works to potentially improve diversification and returns.
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Market Neutral Investing
August 5, 1998
Hedge fund fees may be fair for a fund that is truly market-neutral. However, paying typical hedge fund fees for a strategy that is not market-neutral is dubious as passive market exposure is available far cheaper than at hedge fund prices.