Abstract
Controversy surrounds the choice of a proper benchmark for short-extension investment strategies, such as a 130/30 strategy. Because these strategies are compared to hedge funds and have significant implementation differences compared to long-only strategies, peer groups or even a 130/30 index have been suggested as the appropriate benchmark. The author argues that a short-extension investment strategy is not a separate asset class and it competes for the same investment assets as a long-only strategy; thus, a short-extension investment strategy requires a long-only benchmark—rather than a unique benchmark—to measure manager skill. <b>TOPICS:</b>Accounting and ratio analysis, equity portfolio management, retirement investing
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.