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Portfolio Strategy
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Benn Dunn
Behavioral Finance
Arthur Laffer
Analytics
Gaining Confidence In Your Confidence
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Gaining Confidence In Your Confidence
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, confidence, capital allocation, confidence checklist, optimal position sizing
Jul 31, 2021
Joe Knows: Why Active Managers Should Codify Their Process
Analytics
External Articles
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Optimization
Portfolio Strategy
Joe Knows: Why Active Managers Should Codify Their Process
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, Joe Wiggins, idea generation, noise cancelling, identifying value-add, portfolio construction
Jun 30, 2021
We’re Getting Better All The Time
Analytics
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Probability-weighted Return
We’re Getting Better All The Time
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, systematic portfolio, systematic portfolio outperforming, CenterBook Partners
May 28, 2021
Capital Allocators Book Release By Ted Seides
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
Clare Flynn Levy
Essentia Analytics
External Articles
Capital Allocators Book Release By Ted Seides
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Capital Allocators, Ted Seides, Cameron Hight, Concentration Manifesto
Mar 30, 2021
Alpha Theory 2020 Year In Review
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Optimization
Portfolio Strategy
Alpha Theory 2020 Year In Review
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron hight, Equity Hedge Index, price targets, position sizing
Feb 27, 2021
Optimizing Usage For Optimal Returns (Part 2) - Position Level Analysis
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
External Articles
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Optimizing Usage For Optimal Returns (Part 2) - Position Level Analysis
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, optimal returns, freshness, coverage
Dec 29, 2020
Don't Be A Turkey: Optimizing Usage For Optimal Returns
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Optimization
Portfolio Strategy
Don't Be A Turkey: Optimizing Usage For Optimal Returns
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, ROIC, optimal returns, coverage, freshness
Nov 30, 2020
Best Ideas Update
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
External Articles
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Best Ideas Update
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, Concentration Manifesto, Best Ideas
Oct 16, 2020
The Benefits Of Manager Aggregation
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
The Benefits Of Manager Aggregation
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, stock pickers, risk management, diversification, down markets
Sep 11, 2020
Performance During The Pandemic (Part 2)
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Probability-weighted Return
Performance During The Pandemic (Part 2)
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, COVID, optimal position sizing
Aug 21, 2020
Performance During The Pandemic (Part 1)
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Probability-weighted Return
Performance During The Pandemic (Part 1)
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, COVID, alpha returns
Jul 31, 2020
The Short End Of The Stick
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
The Short End Of The Stick
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, short portfolio, alpha returns
Jun 19, 2020
A Fundamentalist’s Attempt To Take Advantage Of Factor Moves
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
A Fundamentalist’s Attempt To Take Advantage Of Factor Moves
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Omega Point, factors, fundamental investment
Apr 4, 2020
Alpha Theory 2019 Year In Review
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Alpha Theory 2019 Year In Review
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, equity hedge index, research slippage
Mar 6, 2020
Doing More With Less – Cliff Asness Illiquidity Discount Article
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
External Articles
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Doing More With Less – Cliff Asness Illiquidity Discount Article
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, Cliff Asness, Illiquidity Discount, asset pricing
Feb 8, 2020
The Active Manager Paradox High-Conviction Overweight Positions
Portfolio Strategy
External Articles
The Active Manager Paradox High-Conviction Overweight Positions
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, high-conviction overweight positions, concentration manifesto
Jan 3, 2020
Capturing Alpha In Risk Rewards - Morgan Stanley
Behavioral Finance
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Probability-weighted Return
Capturing Alpha In Risk Rewards - Morgan Stanley
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, Morgan Stanley, concentration manifesto, forecasting
Dec 1, 2019
Concentrating On Concentration: New Data On Portfolio Concentration
Analytics
External Articles
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Probability-weighted Return
Concentrating On Concentration: New Data On Portfolio Concentration
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, portfolio concentration, concentration manifesto, equity managers
Nov 1, 2019
The Difference Between Intrinsic And Extrinsic Value – A Case Against WACC
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Probability-weighted Return
The Difference Between Intrinsic And Extrinsic Value – A Case Against WACC
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, intrinsic value, extrinsic value, scenario analysis
Oct 4, 2019
Superforecasting And Noise Reduction In Financial Analysis
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
Portfolio Optimization
Portfolio Strategy
Probability-weighted Return
Superforecasting And Noise Reduction In Financial Analysis
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, Good Judgement Inc, superforecasting, reducing noise, Brier score
Sep 19, 2019
Noise: The Maker Of Markets And Madness
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Noise: The Maker Of Markets And Madness
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, reducing noise, bias, accuracy
Sep 5, 2019
The Concentration Manifesto For Shorts
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
External Articles
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
The Concentration Manifesto For Shorts
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, Concentration Manifesto, Novus
Aug 1, 2019
Brief Buys…Slow Sells
Analytics
Clare Flynn Levy
Essentia Analytics
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Brief Buys…Slow Sells
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, Selling Fast Buying Slow, ROIC, Essentia Analytics
Jul 1, 2019
Increasing The Probability Of Success - Part 2
Behavioral Finance
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Probability-weighted Return
Increasing The Probability Of Success - Part 2
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, probability-weighted return, probability, superforecasting
Jun 1, 2019
Increasing The Probability Of Success - Part 1
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Probability-weighted Return
Increasing The Probability Of Success - Part 1
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, probability-weighted return, probability, price targets
May 1, 2019
Why Price Targets Are Broken And An Easy Method To Fix Them
Analytics
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Probability-weighted Return
Risk Management
Why Price Targets Are Broken And An Easy Method To Fix Them
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, price targets, probability-weighted return, calculated risk
Apr 1, 2019
Your Position Size Is Wrong: A Plea To Put Down The Mental Calculator
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Probability-weighted Return
Your Position Size Is Wrong: A Plea To Put Down The Mental Calculator
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, position sizing, probability-weighted return
Mar 1, 2019
Alpha Theory 2018 Year In Review
Analytics
Behavioral Finance
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Alpha Theory 2018 Year In Review
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, equity hedge index, position sizing, research slippage
Feb 8, 2019
Valuing Momentum: Part 2
Analytics
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Risk Management
Valuing Momentum: Part 2
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, Cliff Asness, momentum, value investing
Jan 5, 2019
Valuing Momentum: A Fundamentalist Coming To Terms With Momentum - Part 1
Analytics
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Risk Management
Valuing Momentum: A Fundamentalist Coming To Terms With Momentum - Part 1
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron hight, momentum, mean-reverting
Dec 21, 2018
Better Predictions Lead To Better Returns (Garbage In – Garbage Out)
Analytics
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Risk Management
Superforecasting
Better Predictions Lead To Better Returns (Garbage In – Garbage Out)
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, actual returns, forecasted returns, position sizing
Nov 2, 2018
Explicit Lyrics - Why Implicit Assumptions Are Dangerous
Portfolio Strategy
Explicit Lyrics - Why Implicit Assumptions Are Dangerous
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, implicit assumptions, explicit, Michael Mauboussin
Oct 14, 2018
8 Mistakes Money Managers Make
Benn Dunn
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Optimization
Portfolio Strategy
Risk Management
8 Mistakes Money Managers Make
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, Fox Business News, 8 Mistakes
Oct 1, 2018
What Is Your 6th Best Idea?
Analytics
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Risk Management
What Is Your 6th Best Idea?
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, 6th best idea, portfolio management
Sep 8, 2018
Signs Of Seasonality
Analytics
Benn Dunn
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Risk Management
Signs Of Seasonality
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, price targets, investor activity, Post Earnings Season
Aug 17, 2018
More Evidence Of Manager Skill – Concentration Manifesto Continued
Analytics
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Risk Management
More Evidence Of Manager Skill – Concentration Manifesto Continued
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, Concentration Manifesto, batting average, win percentage, measuring skill
Jul 5, 2018
Don’t Double Discount Your Discounted Cash Flow
Analytics
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Risk Management
Don’t Double Discount Your Discounted Cash Flow
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, discounted cash flow analysis, risk-premium, risk scenario
Jun 4, 2018
Positive Skew…Part 2 – Maybe It’s Not So Bad For Active Managers After All
Analytics
External Articles
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Positive Skew…Part 2 – Maybe It’s Not So Bad For Active Managers After All
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, positive skew, stock return, index return
May 3, 2018
Positive Skew Is Negative For Active Managers
Analytics
Benn Dunn
Institutional Investor
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Optimization
Positive Skew Is Negative For Active Managers
Alpha Theory, Alpha Theory blog, Cameron Hight, positive skew, market skew
Apr 6, 2018
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