When many asset classes plunged together during the 2008 market downturn despite their apparent differences, it became increasingly apparent that a seemingly well-diversified portfolio could exhibit a concentrated set of factors. When adopted, the factor perspective helps investors understand the sources of risk and return of various assets, and better assess a portfolio’s level of diversification. Yet, some ambiguity remains with respect to what factors should be used and how factor investing should be implemented.
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