Prices and Volatilities on the Eve of French Elections
Historically, the correlation between the index returns and the volatility index changes has been strongly negative. Is that the...
Which Side Gains More from Spin-Off Deals?
A look at more than 300 deals shows performance gains for "spincos" are much more likely than for "spinners."
Are S&P 500 Companies Still Discussing “Trump” on Earnings Calls?
How have mentions changed after 90 days of the Trump administration?
Global S&P 500 Companies to See Higher Earnings Growth
This is likely a result of tailwinds from higher global GDP growth.
Airlines Keep Industrials Sector Earnings Grounded in Q1'17
Turbulence in the Airline industry is likely the result of lower operating revenues.
U.S. Dollar Strength a Concern for S&P 500 Companies in Q1’17
FactSet looked at earnings call transcripts to determine the most common concerns to date.
S&P 500 Eyes Double-Digit Earnings Growth for Q1
If the index reports growth of 12% in earnings for Q1 2017, it will mark the highest earnings growth since Q3 2011 (16.7%).
The Dust Has Settled on Fixed Income Attribution
While a fairly standard set of methodologies has emerged, it’s important to remember that there is still more to fixed income...
Will 2017 Be a Rare Vintage for Fixed Income Investors or Wither on the Vine?
Relative value across issuers, structures, and markets is taking pride of place against a so far benign interest rate environment.
Below Average Cuts to S&P 500 Earnings Estimates for Q1'17 Part 2
This decline in the bottom-up EPS estimate was smaller than the one-year, five-year, and 10-year averages.
The Benefits of Active Management: How to Compete with Low-Cost Funds and Win
The complementary analysis portfolio managers need to strengthen their case for the higher fees that active management commands.
Mind Your Ps and Qs: Real World vs. Risk Neutral Probabilities
A look at the real world probabilities governing future economic scenarios and the risk-neutral probabilities used in derivative...
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