active management

Fiduciary Investors Symposium

Why active investment is a zero sum game

Asset owners are increasingly under pressure to find alpha via active management because of declines in beta. Drawing on his research into active strategies at Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global, Maastricht University's Rob Bauer argues active doesn't pay.

Sarah RundellNovember 17, 2022

FIS Chicago 2022

Fama, the father of modern finance, talks stock picking, ESG and democracy

Stock picking is not a solution to today’s challenging investment environment, warned Eugene F. Fama, The Robert R. McCormick Distinguished Service Professor of Finance and 2013 Nobel laureate in economic sciences. Active management run counter to diversification, key in the current climate, he says.

Sarah RundellJune 16, 2022

Investor Profile

SWIB’s priorities in a tougher investment landscape

Edwin Denson, executive director and CIO at State of Wisconsin Investment Board talks to Top1000funds about changes in investment strategy, noting that active management, and the need to take on more risk for the same return are guiding principles.

Sarah RundellMarch 14, 2022

Governance

Norway’s SWF resembles index fund; needs clarity of mandate

The largest sovereign wealth fund in the world, Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global, resembles an index fund and is not making the most of its tracking error boundaries according to a review of the active management of the fund by a team of specialists who recommended more clarity of mandate.

Amanda WhiteJanuary 25, 2022

Sustainability Digital – Sept 2021

Finding alpha: Church Commissioners outperform

The £9.2 billion portfolio managed for the Church Commissioners for England has returned 9.7 per cent over 10 years through a focus on sustainability and a willingness to try things early, such as forestry and venture capital. Amanda White spoke to CIO Tom Joy about where the fund looks for alpha and the need for a non-traditional allocation.

Amanda WhiteAugust 3, 2021

Featured Story

City of Austin looks to the future

The City of Austin Employees Retirement System has turned around its five-year performance with a focus on value in active management and deconstructing its bond portfolio. As it looks to the future CIO David Veal considers venture capital and crypto investments.

Amanda WhiteApril 22, 2021

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