All AQR Capital Management articles

  • John Huss
    Opinion

    Are DGFs really diversified?

    2017-08-07T00:00:00Z

    From the blog: Over the past five years, diversified growth funds have generally performed well. In fact, all three median DGF series compiled by Camradata met or exceeded their return targets from January 2012 through December 2016.

  • Getty Images
    Features

    Telegraph welcomes smart beta addition to TDFs

    2017-01-13T00:00:00Z

    Telegraph Media Group has welcomed the downside protection brought in by the addition of smart beta to its default defined contribution target date funds, despite concerns over hidden dangers within the investment style.

  • Smart beta Roundtable
    Opinion

    Smart beta: What it can do for DC, and how the sector needs to change

    2016-12-12T00:00:00Z

    Five experts discuss the current state of the smart beta market, what schemes should consider when investing, and what role smart beta can play in the defined contribution space.

  • Features

    What changes are needed in the smart beta sector?

    2016-12-05T00:00:00Z

    What risks still exist in smart beta investing, and how can pension funds spot them? Does the industry need to change to attract greater scheme interest? AQR’s Scott Richardson, Capital Cranfield’s Jonathan Reynolds, RPMI Railpen’s Steve Artingstall, SpenceJohnson’s Robert Holford and Xerox HR Services’ Simon Hill discuss.

  • Features

    Is there a place for smart beta in DC portfolios?

    2016-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Are smart beta products suitable for default defined contribution funds, or are they too complex? Could reduced volatility address problems with DC saving? AQR’s Scott Richardson, Capital Cranfield’s Jonathan Reynolds, RPMI Railpen’s Steve Artingstall, SpenceJohnson’s Robert Holford and Xerox HR Services’ Simon Hill discuss.

  • Features

    What factors should schemes consider within smart beta?

    2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Are there too many factors in the smart beta industry, and which ones present attractive opportunities? AQR’s Scott Richardson, Capital Cranfield’s Jonathan Reynolds, RPMI Railpen’s Steve Artingstall, SpenceJohnson’s Robert Holford and Xerox HR Services’ Simon Hill discuss.

  • Opinion

    What is limiting scheme uptake of smart beta products?

    2016-11-16T00:00:00Z

    Is a lack of education and transparency around smart beta confusing schemes and trustees? AQR's Scott Richardson, Capital Cranfield's Jonathan Reynolds, RPMI Railpen's Steve Artingstall, SpenceJohnson's Robert Holford and Xerox HR Services' Simon Hill examine the challenges facing the sector.