Risk Parity: Silver Bullet or a Bridge Too Far?
This post provides a high-level summary of “Risk Parity: Silver Bullet or a Bridge Too Far?” a chapter by Greg Allen in a recent book published by the CFA Institute.
Vexing Volatility
Market volatility spiked in February, coinciding with declines for broad equity and fixed income indices. Callan surveyed leading multi-asset class (MAC) strategy providers to understand how the products reacted in this newly volatile environment.
Risk Takers See Less as More
While raw equity beta surged, hedge funds experienced positive but more modest results. Representing a paper portfolio of hedge fund interests without implementation costs, the Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index (CS HFI) rose 2.3% in the fourth quarter. The median manager in the Callan Hedge Fund-of-Funds Database advanced 1.5%, net of all fees and expenses.
How Callan Categorizes MAC Strategies
View PDF By Mark Andersen and Jason Ellement Multi-asset class (MAC) strategies have existed for decades; the first product with an allocation to balanced stock and bond strategies was launched more than 80 years ago. In the 1980s, MAC strategies evolved, moving beyond static into tactical asset allocation. In the 1990s, MAC strategies expanded globally, […]