Services PMIs in focus as stock markets struggle
By Michael Hewson (Chief Market Analyst at CMC Markets UK)
Yesterday saw another day where rising US
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The Case for Multi-Factor Investing in Economic Recovery
However, advisors and investors considering factor-based strategies should remember that factors, just like individual stocks, go through ups and downs. QDYN is useful because it’s not dependent on a single factor – an appealing trait at this stage in the economic recovery.
“Our analysis suggests that the current economic recovery has prompted factors like value, size and dividend yield to outperform, which has been consistent with past historical recoveries,” according to FlexShares research.
With QDYN, Rates Matter Too
As 2021 plays out, it’s becoming evident that rising Treasury yields affect some factors more than others. QDYN’s solid year-to-date showing indicates it’s properly positioned for what could be a tricky factor environment due to rising interest rates.