Lumen discusses factor investing, an investment approach where stocks are selected based on quantifiable factors that drive the differences in risk or rate of return of stocks. The article describes the history of factor investing and provides insights into the use of various factors in portfolio construction and how Lumen quantifies these factors, especially the unique Economic Value Added (EVA) concept as metrics of value. We also shared some observations of the factors selected.
Regional Markets and US Sectors Outlook Q1 2022 – Value vs. Risk
Please check out the Intrinsic Value column for the ranking of value and the Intrinsic Risk column for the ranking of risk – based on the Residual Income Model.
Regional, Emerging, and Major Markets Investment Outlook – Value vs. Risk
Using the Lumen Global Value Compass calculated market-implied expected returns and stress-testing with the Residual Income Model, we discovered lots of value dispersion regionally and within the emerging world. Intrinsic risk is more skewed towards EM than DM.