This study develops a style rotation model based on quarterly forecasts of style factor returns, across four style categories, generated using market and macroeconomic data. The prescriptions from this model are tested on a sample of U.S. active equity mutual funds' portfolio holdings. An annual...

This study investigates how the quality of stocks owned by mutual funds affects the performance of those funds during 2000-2009. The quality of a stock is positively related to its size, while quality is inversely related to volatility. Evidently, stocks in the lowest quality decile perform...

We apply a range of methods for estimating capacity in a fund management context, and discuss the implications of the results. In addition to demonstrating how capacity analysis may be undertaken, we highlight the key determinants of estimated capacity. The central issue is the ability of a fund...

We apply a range of methods for estimating capacity in a fund management context, and discuss the implications of the results. In addition to demonstrating how capacity analysis may be undertaken, we highlight the key determinants of estimated capacity. The central issue is the ability of a fund...