Passive Fixed Income…NOT: The Case for Active Fixed Income
In this paper, we begin by examining the differences between equity index construction and fixed income benchmark construction. We then analyze data from the eVestment database to evaluate the performance of the Bloomberg Aggregate index relative to the median active manager.
Russell Large Growth Index — New Rules, Same Concentration
FTSE Russell introduced issuer‑level concentration caps to the Russell U.S. Style indexes in March 2025 to temper mega‑cap dominance while preserving benchmark utility.
Machine Learning in Stock Selection: A Refresher
With equity markets producing vast streams of data from corporate fundamentals to market prices, sentiment, and alternative datasets, machine learning offers the ability to uncover subtle, nonlinear relationships that traditional linear factor models might overlook.
U.S. Fixed Income: Q2 2025 Update
Despite the relative calm in markets, Q2 2025 was undeniably a roller coaster. The quarter opened with volatility fueled by “Liberation Day” tariffs and closed on a more composed financial note—though uncertainty around international trade policy remains unresolved.
Poised for Lift-Off or Facing Turbulence: Q2 2025 Systematic Global Equities Update
As we enter the second half of 2025, the next six months are expected to be defined by a slowing global economy, tariff uncertainty, and market volatility.
The Price of Distrust: How Much Downside Could There Be in U.S. Equities?
For the past 15 years, global investors’ default positioning was to hold U.S. Dollars as the most obvious choice of non-domestic currencies (and maybe most obvious overall choice) and when investing outside their own equity markets, to look first to the U.S.