Investing systematically for over 35 years, we combine intellectual rigor, rich data, and powerful tools to deliver results with analytical clarity.
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DAILY OBSERVATIONSInvesting systematically for over 35 years, we combine intellectual rigor, rich data, and powerful tools to deliver results with analytical clarity.
This is our edge.
Investment Insights
Browse Our InsightsFrom thematic research, to topical perspectives, to quick takes on market events, you can browse Acadian thought leadership on a number of key topics.
In an Unsteady World, Time to (Finally) Tilt Away from U.S. Equities?
For many years after the GFC, U.S. equity markets enjoyed tailwinds that led asset owners to wave the white flag on global diversification. With these tailwinds abating, we revisit the case for non-U.S. equity allocations.
Leverage, an Essential Tool: Using the full set of portfolio characteristics to create investments
Leverage is not merely a proxy for tracking error; rather, it's an essential dimension of portfolio construction that can enable investors to further tailor solutions to their needs.
Choosing to Lose: Country Misallocation in Discretionary EM Investing
Our research shows that aggressive country tilts in emerging markets often reduce returns, and we explore why a more balanced, stock-focused approach may work better.
Generative AI in Systematic Investing: The Sizzle and the Steak
As the adoption of generative AI booms, we explore its origins, scope of implications, and practical limitations – particularly as applied to an investment context.