What investors need to know about accessing alternatives efficiently
Vikas Kapoor, Co-Head of Custom Alternative Solutions at AB, will discuss why he believes that investors can access exposure to alternatives more efficiently, with greater transparency, lower fees, and improved risk budgeting than traditional hedge funds.
RecordedFeb 23 201842 mins
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Michael Hunstad, PhD, Head of Quantitative Strategies, and Jordan Dekhayser, CFA, Head of Quantitative Equity Research
There have been more than 48 large volatility shocks since 2007*, and this pattern is unlikely to change. Institutions around the globe are finding themselves in a unique market environment as a result of seismic shifts in market fundamentals, central banks lowering interest rates and questionable quantitative easing programs. Government agencies continue to use these levers in a manner that is unsustainable – making volatility more prevalent and unpredictable than ever before.
Join Michael Hunstad, Ph.D., Head of Quantitative Strategies and Jordan Dekhayser, CFA, Head of Quantitative Equity Research and Strategy, as they discuss key approaches to help capitalize on the new age of portfolio risks:
• Uncover the common pitfalls in traditional portfolio de-risking methods
• What to look for in low volatility investment strategies (spoiler alert, it’s not just lower beta exposures)
• Potential changes to your passive core portfolio that will strengthen your active satellite
*Volatilty shocks greater than 5 points. Volatility increases are represented by any increase in the VIX daily, as of December 31, 2018.
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Mike Hunstad, Head of Quantitative Strategies; Jordan Dekhayser, Senior Equity Strategist, Northern Trust Asset Management
This time we will be examining in-detail how the world’s largest asset owners are using multi-factor portfolio construction to overcome the twin challenges of slow economic growth and market volatility.
Some key points we will address during the webcast:
- Identifying key portfolio risks: sector concentrations, interest rate sensitivity and hidden risks you may not be aware of
- Examining real world portfolios: completion strategies and multi-factor construction techniques
- Positioning your portfolio for success: factor performance across various market environments
Note: By registering for this webcast, you agree to have your contact information shared with Northern Trust Asset Management.
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Vikas Kapoor, Co-Head of Custom Alternative Solutions at AB
Vikas Kapoor, Co-Head of Custom Alternative Solutions at AB, will discuss why he believes that investors can access exposure to alternatives more efficiently, with greater transparency, lower fees, and improved risk budgeting than traditional hedge funds.
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