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Investment portfolios can be separated by core and satellite strategies. The core is usually beta while the satellite adds alpha and diversification.

Quant strategies including risk premia have become popular alternatives to hedge funds, but as they become more complex, they need careful reviewing.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have evolved dramatically since it was first introduced. Now, alternative ETFs are gaining popularity.

While risk premia products target stable and steady returns on a risk-adjusted basis, they can be more volatile than anticipated – here is the solution

There is now an abundance of risk premia and smart beta products available, however, there are no “standard” definition of strategy types

Risk premia, other than smart beta, is still only available to high-end professional investors. Bus as the market for risk premia develops, its reach spreads.

Low volatility proves to be the steadiest factor in the US so far this year, with max drawdowns considerably lower than other factors.