Risk-adjusted momentum returns are usually estimated by constructing momentum portfolios and then running a full-sample regression of their returns on a set of factors (portfolio-level risk adjustment). This approach implicitly assumes constant factor exposure of the momentum portfolio. However,...

Currency factors, such as momentum, carry and value, are well-known candidates for alternative risk premia strategies. Benefiting from low correlations with traditional asset classes, FX factors can provide portfolio diversification advantages, while delivering idiosyncratic returns. In this...