A theory of hedge fund runs
Hedge funds’ capital structure is vulnerable to market shocks because most of them offer high liquidity to loss-sensitive investors. Moreover, hedge fund managers form...
The passive investment boom and its consequences
Passive investment vehicles have been expanding rapidly over the past 10 years, with assets reaching about USD8 trillion or 20% of aggregate investment funds...
Passive investment vehicles and price distortions
The share of passive investment vehicles in financial markets has soared over the past 20 years. In the U.S. equity market it has risen...
Trend following and the headwinds of rising yields
The decline in bond yields over the past decades has supported profitability and diversification value of trend followers. Returns have been boosted by a...