“130/30” has become the most common shorthand for describing an investment strategy that relaxes the long-only constraint of traditional equity portfolios and incorporates both long and short equity positions, while maintaining a 100% net equity exposure to the market. The report analyzes what is behind the recent surge of 130/30 products and how to potentially…
A detailed report on the emergence of unconventional asset allocation (UAA) products in the markets. This report discusses the philosophy, common characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of UAA. It also looks at the different methods of applying UAA and the roles it can fill in a portfolio.
This paper details the emergence and growth of global tactical asset allocation (GTAA) and makes a case for GTAA in the current market environment. Strategy implementation, sources of risk, and manager fees are also addressed. Exhibits include a history of tactical asset allocation, “beta” and “alpha” bets taken by GTAA managers, and contact information for…