This study represents the first empirical examination of the daily trading and portfolio configuration strategies of index and enhanced index equity funds. We find index and enhanced funds earn returns and exhibit risk commensurate with underlying indices. Relative to index funds, enhanced index...

This study examines the performance of Australian investment management organisations with direct reference to their specific characteristics and strategies employed. Using a unique information source, performance is evaluated for actively managed institutional balanced funds, Australian share...

We examine the informativeness of quarterly disclosed portfolio holdings across four institutional investor types: hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, and private banking firms. Overweight positions outperform underweight positions only for hedge funds. By decomposing holdings and stock...