The Alpha Architect Round Up

This week Ryan and Jack discuss three topics. First, they examine the returns to U.S. stock broken down by (1) size and (2) factors (mega-cap stocks were the place to invest over the last 5 years!). Second, they examine a post by Adam Tkaczuk on Opportunity Zones–a must read for those with low basis securities. Third, they examine a post by Tommi on Hedge Funds and their role in reducing mispricing. Paper Links: Factor Investing Fact Check: Are Value and Momentum Dead? https://alphaarchitect.com/2018/11/15/factor-investing-fact-check-are-value-and-momentum-dead/ Want to Minimize Capital Gains Taxes? Check Out Our Guide to Opportunity Zone Investments https://alphaarchitect.com/2018/11/13/want-to-minimize-capital-gains-taxes-check-out-our-guide-to-opportunity-zone-investments/ Hedge Funds may Profit from Stock-Picking and Help Reduce Mispricing https://alphaarchitect.com/2018/11/12/hedge-funds-may-profit-from-stock-picking-and-help-reduce-mispricing/

In today’s video, we examine three posts. First, we examine ESOPs and 1042 QRP (qualified replacement property) with Doug Pugliese. Second, we examine a guest post by Nicolas Rabener examining Value, Momentum and Carry over the past 10 years. Last, we examine a guest post by Elisabetta discussing a new paper on rankings/incentives. 1042 QRP: How to Finance a Seller Note 00:35 https://alphaarchitect.com/2019/01/23/1042-qrp-how-to-finance-a-seller-note/ Value, Momentum & Carry Across Asset Classes 07:17 https://alphaarchitect.com/2019/01/25/value-momentum-carry-across-asset-classes/ Rankings and Risk-Taking in the Finance Industry 12:37 https://alphaarchitect.com/2019/01/22/rankings-and-risk-taking-in-the-finance-industry/

This week Ryan and Jack have a discussion on three topics. First, they discuss ETF tax efficiency based on the findings in a new paper by the RAFI team. Second, they discuss the profitability factor as Larry Swedroe highlights a new paper on international evidence. Third, they discuss Jack's article on how one should benchmark a trend following strategy. Paper Links: Can Your Alpha Cover the Tax Bill? Pro-Tip: The ETF Wrapper May Help. https://alphaarchitect.com/2018/10/15/can-your-alpha-cover-the-tax-bill-pro-tip-the-etf-wrapper-may-help/ The Profitability Factor: International Evidence https://alphaarchitect.com/2018/10/18/the-profitability-factor-international-evidence/ What is the correct benchmark for trend following? https://alphaarchitect.com/2018/10/16/what-is-the-correct-benchmark-for-trend-following/

In this week’s post, we discuss three papers. The first post, written by Wes, covers a deep-dive into trend-following on equities. The second post, written by Andrew Miller, examines Large-Cap Value portfolios. The last post, written by Larry Swedroe, examines Active Management. Trend Following: The Epitome of No Pain, No Gain https://alphaarchitect.com/2019/06/26/trend-following-the-epitome-of-no-pain-no-gain/ Large-Cap Price-to-Book Investing: What is Dead May Never Die https://alphaarchitect.com/2019/06/25/large-cap-price-to-book-investing-what-is-dead-may-never-die/ Is Active Management Skilled? If So, Who Benefits? https://alphaarchitect.com/2019/06/28/is-active-management-skilled-if-so-who-benefits/

Today, Ryan and Jack discuss three topics discussed on Alpha Architect's blog over the past two weeks. First, they discuss a post by Wes, discussing the benefits and pitfalls of portfolio diversification. Second, they discuss a new working paper which questions how the Investment CAPM can price momentum. Last, they discuss a guest post by Larry Swedroe, which examines Portfolio Construction for factor funds. Video Links/Notes Summing Up the Potential Benefits and Pitfalls of Diversification in 3 Slides https://alphaarchitect.com/2018/10/04/summing-up-the-potential-benefits-and-pitfalls-of-diversification-in-3-slides/ How Can the Investment CAPM Price Momentum? https://alphaarchitect.com/2018/10/02/how-can-the-investment-capm-price-momentum/ How a Multi-Factor Portfolio is Constructed Matters https://alphaarchitect.com/2018/10/11/how-a-multi-factor-portfolio-is-constructed-matters/