The Risk/Return Sweet Spot: 7-Yr US Treasuries, Says Study
One finance researcher has tracked the Treasury yield curve, finding optimal risk-adjusted returns at 7-year maturities.
Asset Allocation
Risk On? Maybe Not For Much Longer
The recent equities rally could come to an abrupt end, according to some banking analysts.
Pensions Flock to Equities as Global Assets Surge
Liabilities are still the main issue, but pension assets are on the rise.
Endowments May Be Hedge Funds' Closest Friend
Preqin predicts endowments will increase their allocations to hedge funds over the next 12 months.
Bestinvest: The Worst Performing Investment Funds
It’s a race to the bottom on the UK advisory’s controversial list, which ranks funds by underperformance over the last three years.
To Rebalance, or Not to Rebalance?
Just because your portfolio allocation is out of kilter, think twice before demanding a shake-up.
Risk Averse Pensions Open Doors for SWFs
As many institutional investors are turning away from risk, others with a higher tolerance could stand to benefit.
Want an Extra 10.8% Return On PE? Invest Big.
Research out of the University of Toronto’s business school found that on average, large private equity investments by DB plans have returned 10.8% more than small investments.
Economist: Alt’s Reported Returns ‘Too Good to be True’
Andrew Ang, a top financial economist with the Columbia Business School, argues that reported returns on illiquid assets are systematically inflated, making the class rarely worth its risk.
Preqin: North American Pensions Essential to Private Equity Capital
When it comes to the private equity industry, public pension funds in North America provide a significant pool of capital, Preqin notes.
2012: The Year of High Beta
Last year saw high beta stocks outperform the rest of the market, but can 2013 offer the same returns?
Equity Infrastructure Investment – The Next Big Thing?
Investing in infrastructure is becoming increasingly popular, yet barriers remain to accessing all categories of the asset class.
Appetite for Risk Hits Nine-Year High
Market participants are risk-taking like it’s 2004.
Equity Flows Approach Record Levels as Confidence Returns
The US Congress resolved the fiscal cliff and the Eurozone looks steadier, so investors are heading back to equity markets.
Hedge Funds Gain Steam Amid Fiscal Cliff Fears
Hedge funds are climbing out of their post financial-crisis doldrums, a research firm has shown.