This paper by Russell executives, Symon Parish and Peter Ballantyne, looks at how factor analysis can provide a better understanding of why investments might be strongly or weakly associated.
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Understanding factor risk: uses and limitations
factor analysis, Pater Ballantyne, Russell Investments, Symon Parish
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