We propose a framework that asset owners can use for making and implementing any decision to manage investments in-house. It involves addressing four elements: capabilities, costs, alignment and governance; with key aspects identified for consideration within each element. The framework draws on...

The agency problems that pervade delegated investment management are exacerbated when investing for the long term, where the payoff is distant and often highly uncertain. These conditions compound the difficulty of aligning and monitoring the agents (managers) responsible for making investment...

We address how investment management organizations might be built to successfully pursue long-term investing. A variety of recommendations and suggestions are put forward that address four building blocks: organizational; incentives; investment approach; and discretion over trading. A key...

The literature on investment horizon is reviewed in order to enhance the understanding of potential influences on long-term investing by institutional investors. Investment horizon reflects an inter-connected web of influences related to an investor's circumstances, the design of the investing...

It is worthwhile noting upfront that both short-term and long-term investors have roles to play, and can be successful. However, they approach investing in different ways, aiming to exploit different advantages. An overarching benefit of long-term investing is access to a broader opportunity...

We examine the implications of the imputation system for stock prices and returns, cost of capital, project evaluation, capital structure, payout policy and investor portfolios. We also discuss potential impacts if the imputation system was dismantled or adjusted, perhaps in conjunction with a...

An integrated approach to portfolio construction and performance evaluation is developed to support investment programs based around long-term cash flow projections and associated expected returns. Performance is evaluated by attributing realized returns into components reflecting the initial...

We investigate the existence and sources of performance persistence for Australian equity funds, using monthly portfolio holdings data. We find significant persistence among outperforming rather than underperforming funds, which is primarily related to security selection skill, and is associated...

We examine the issues and methods involved in evaluating the size that a fund might attain before it becomes unable to create additional value for investors. We discuss how capacity is defined; identify ten drivers; and outline methods for conducting capacity analysis. Models that predict capacity...

We investigate the extent to which the liquidity of listed stocks is affected by the market structure under which stockbrokers provide a combination of stock trading, research, and investment banking services. Six market structures of differing degrees of competitiveness are identified for...