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The Case for Taking a Total Portfolio Approach
August 25, 2026
As traditional sources of return face increasing challenges, investors may need to look beyond long-only active management and private equity. We argue that portable alpha, viewed through a total portfolio approach, can offer a more efficient path to enhancing returns while improving liquidity, fees, and portfolio outcomes..
Tax Matters
Ten Lessons on Managing Concentrated Wealth
August 11, 2026
Nathan Sosner, AQR Principal and guest co-editor of a recent special issue of The Journal of Wealth Management, identifies ten principles for managing concentrated positions. One point is especially clear: concentrated wealth is not simply a problem to solve, but an asset to manage thoughtfully over time.
Tax Matters
Managing Concentrated Wealth: Research, Perspectives, and Practical Insights
August 6, 2026
AQR Principal Nathan Sosner was guest co-editor for a special issue of The Journal of Wealth Management on managing concentrated wealth. Drawing on behavioral finance, investment analysis, wealth planning, and practitioner experience, the issue offers practical perspectives on navigating the transition from wealth creation to wealth preservation.
Journal Article
An Interview with Nathan Sosner: Perspectives on Concentrated Wealth
July 31, 2026
In an interview with Portfolio Management Research, AQR Principal Nathan Sosner discusses managing concentrated wealth, including goals-based diversification, balancing risk with long-term objectives, and integrating investment decisions into a broader wealth management framework.
Alternative Thinking
Total Portfolio Approach
May 19, 2026
Total portfolio approach (TPA) is a broad philosophy for institutional portfolio management that has become increasingly popular over the last few years. We explore potential benefits and risks of TPA when compared to traditional strategic asset allocation, and offer practical demonstrations of how TPA might help investors achieve their goals.
Journal Article
An Interview with Cliff Asness: The Illusion of Safety in Private Assets
March 31, 2026
In an interview with the editor of The Journal of Private Markets Investing, Cliff Asness reiterates his views on the numerous flaws embedded in private assets, and what investors should keep in mind when assessing the role of privates in their own portfolios.
Perspectives
I Did Not Predict What Is Going on in Privates
March 25, 2026
I push back on claims that I predicted recent turmoil in private markets, clarifying that my prior work focused on long‑term issues like volatility mismeasurement, illiquidity, and expected returns—not short‑term market calls. While privates play a real economic role, I argue investors shouldn’t confuse smoothed valuations and perceived stability with lower risk or superior long‑run performance.
Alternative Thinking
Hold the Dip
December 1, 2025
We examine the popular “Buy the Dip” strategy and find it consistently underperforms a simple buy-and-hold approach. Our research shows that investors seeking to time markets may find greater success following trends rather than fighting them.
White Paper
Active Extension
November 24, 2025
This paper explores how Active Extension (AE)—a long-short framework—may enhance portfolio performance. By allowing skilled managers to short unattractive stocks and overweight more attractive ones, AE offers a liquid, capital-efficient path to improved active returns and long-term wealth outcomes.
Tax Matters
Food for Thought: Tracking Error
October 15, 2025
This piece challenges the notion that all tracking error is bad, comparing it to the idea that all calories are unhealthy. It explains how “rewarded” tracking error—taken in pursuit of alpha—differs from “unrewarded” tracking error, helping investors understand when taking on tracking error can be beneficial for achieving long-term goals.