In last week’s Factor Spotlight, we revisited the Growth vs. Value debate. We highlighted the factor and sector drivers that characterized the 2021 rotation that has seen Growth fall out of favor and Value come back into style. Of course, the Growth vs. Value story has been a prevalent story for investors for quite some time, but why is it necessary to consider these themes today?
Where is Diversification Hiding?
September 12, 2021Alpha and diversification have been especially elusive since the start of the pandemic in early 2020. As we’ve discussed previously, common systematic factors grab a tighter hold of stocks during periods of market stress, and assets begin to get pushed in a much more correlated fashion. So, to supplement our research on the return of alpha opportunity in the market, we will explore...
Is the Overheating Economy Cooking Your Portfolio?
August 15, 2021This past week saw interesting and polarizing news, as the CPI and PPI releases yielded mixed feelings in the market. CPI rose 0.5%, which CNBC noted was in line with expectations based on the consensus from economists surveyed by Dow Jones, and Core CPI came in lower than expectations, rising only 0.3%. However, as outlined by MarketWatch, PPI jumped up higher than expected, rising by 1%...
An Energy-First View of the World
February 21, 2021Before we kick off this week’s edition, we’d like to take a brief moment to send our thoughts and wishes to the millions of Texans, which include our customers and several members of Omega Point’s team, who are struggling with freezing temperatures, power outages and disrupted water service. This is a crisis of epic proportions, especially to those most vulnerable, and it is our hope that...
